NHS to add spine check to routine bone scans

Spine checks will be added to routine bone scans on the NHS to find hidden fractures. The measure could help osteoporosis ...

The quick health check that could reduce pain for millions of people later in life

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affects millions of people.

You Might Not Realise You've Fractured Your Spine. Here's How To Tell

Lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, eating a healthy, balanced diet (including getting plenty of calcium), and ...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Hidden spine fractures could be spotted earlier after NICE recommendation

NICE is recommending that quick spine checks are added to routine bone scans to help spot hidden fractures earlier and ...
National Health Executive

Spine checks during bone scans to detect hidden fractures

Hidden spine fractures, affecting around 2.2 million people in the UK, could be detected earlier thanks to new draft guidance fr ...
Northumberland Gazette on MSN

Official opening for refurbished and improved MRI centre at North Tyneside General Hospital

More people each month are having MRI scans at North Tyneside General Hospital thanks to a newly refurbished state-of-the-art ...

Spine check could be added to routine scans to find hidden breaks

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is recommending incorporating a quick spine check into routine ...