Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common but often underdiagnosed condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when fatty deposits, or plaques, build up in the arteries, reducing blood flow to the limbs, most commonly the legs...
A Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is a powerful diagnostic tool widely used to measure bone mineral density (BMD) and assess body composition. While it is often associated with older adults and osteoporosis screening, this simple...