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Key Studies Supporting REMS vs. DXA
REMS vs. DXA: Predictive Accuracy for Fracture Risk
Published by: Caffarelli et al., Diagnostics, 2024
Key Finding: REMS offers 30% higher accuracy in predicting 5-year fracture risk compared to DXA, by combining BMD and Fragility Score.
REMS' Ability to Detect Microarchitectural Changes
Published by: Calcified Tissue International, 2023
Key Finding: REMS has 40% greater sensitivity in identifying microarchitectural changes in bone that DXA may miss, leading to better early detection of osteoporosis.
Could Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry (REMS) Overcome the Overestimation in BMD by Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) at the Lumbar Spine?
Published by: Caffarelli et al., BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022
Key Finding: REMS technology is able to improve the accuracy of osteoporosis diagnosis in cases where lumbar BMD by DXA is impaired by artifacts from vertebral fractures or osteoarthritis.
Bone Health Status Evaluation in Men by Means of REMS Technology
Published by: Adami et al., Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 2024
Key Finding: REMS demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy and precision in evaluating bone health status in men, offering a reliable alternative to DXA.
DXA Beyond Bone Mineral Density and the REMS Technique: New Insights for Current Radiologists Practice
Published by: Messina et al., La Radiologia Medica, 2024
Key Finding: REMS technology can overcome artifacts commonly encountered in DXA assessments, such as osteoarthrosis and vertebral fractures, providing more accurate BMD measurements.
DXA Errors Are Common and Reduced by Use of a Reporting Template
Published by: Elsevier Inc. The International Society for Clinical Densitometry, 2018
Key Finding: The study found 92% of DXA reports had errors, with 65% of those errors leading to potential misdiagnosis or impacting patient treatment.
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Why Is REMS Superior to DXA?
DXA REMS
Reports Bone Mineral Density and T-score
High BMD accuracy and sensitivity
Uses harmless ultrasound instead of x-ray radiation
Early detection of new bone growth as early as 6 month (vs. 1-2 years with DXA)
Report includes fragility score (predicts fracture risk better than T-score)
Not impacted by machine-to-machine and operator-to-operator variation
Results not impacted by arthritis, scoliosis, metal implants and other conditions
Instant color coded report
No doctor referral required
Suitable for frequent monitoring
Ideal for osteoporosis prevention and early detection (suitable for everyone over 20)
The Numbers on REMS vs. DXA
Up to 90% of DXA scans have inaccuracies, due to factors like patient positioning, body composition, and technical errors, as noted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
90%
REMS shows 30% higher accuracy in predicting fracture risk compared to DXA, with a comprehensive assessment that includes bone quality, not just bone density.
+30%
REMS has 40% greater sensitivity in detecting changes in bone quality, making it a more effective tool for monitoring osteoporosis treatments.
40% ↑
REMS is totally unaffected by common variables like arthritis, scoliosis, and metal implants, which can affect DXA accuracy.
100%
What is Echolight?
With REMS you can receive greater accuracy and detailed bone scans.
REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) developed by Echolight is supported by significant scientific evidence demonstrating its superior accuracy, sensitivity, and predictive capability compared to traditional DXA scans.
Echolight Bone Health Scan
Groundbreaking Technology Is Revolutionizing Bone Health
OsteoStrong Pittsburgh South is excited to be one of a limited number of locations in the United States to offer Echolight REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) bone strength scanning.
What is Echolight?
With REMS you can receive greater accuracy and detailed bone scans.
REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) developed by Echolight is supported by significant scientific evidence demonstrating its superior accuracy, sensitivity, and predictive capability compared to traditional DXA scans.
