About this episode
BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - In this interview with Alex Exposito & Echolight Medical, we’re going to explore why R.E.M.S. technology (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) technology may very well be the future of prevention, diagnosis, and short and long term monitoring of osteoporosis. =>> FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!) =>> FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart =>> Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team *** Topics Covered 3:51 : Alex’s background and the story of Echolight Medical 5:01 : What is REMS technology? 7:07 : The need for REMS and improving on current DXA scans 9:05 : TBS versus the REMS Fragility score 9:55 : REMS and how it compares to the FRAX tool 10:42 : What areas of the body are assessed using REMS 11:58 : What patients experience using REMS technology 13:25 : What to expect from REMS exam results 14:15 : How REMS results are affected by previous surgeries, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty etc. 15:41 : How REMS results are affected by scoliosis and varying spinal anatomy 17:48 : Studies on EchoS and REMS technology 19:12 : DXA scans’ “least significant change” or margin of error 23:45 : Technician error in DXA versus REMS 25:54 : How REMS results are affected by being small-boned or petite 26:54 : REMS limitations 27:45 : Frequency of REMS testing 28:33 : Insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs 31:00: What physicians can be doing to increase adoption of REMS 31:46 : What patients can do to learn more about Echolight Medical and REMS technology *** Resources Mentioned Find all resources mentioned and show notes @ =>> https://bonecoach.com/osteoporosis-testing-echolight-medical *** What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast? 1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! 🙂 3. Tell a friend.