# Is REMS Bone Density Testing Accurate? New Study Raises Questions

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-doug-show-6678750/is-rems-bone-density-testing-accurate-new-study-raises-questions
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-doug-show-6678750/is-rems-bone-density-testing-accurate-new-study-raises-questions.md
Podcast: [The Dr. Doug Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-doug-show-6678750)
Published: 2026-05-28T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/douglas-lucas0/episodes/Is-REMS-Bone-Density-Testing-Accurate--New-Study-Raises-Questions-e3k033o
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/df8b04cc/podcast/play/120638008/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F425017751-44100-2-7d0a75f7f75c3.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-doug-show-6678750/episodes/is-rems-bone-density-testing-accurate-new-study-raises-questions
Duration seconds: 1116

## Resource

In this episode, Dr. Doug explores the validity of REMs as a bone imaging technology, analyzing recent studies and expert opinions to determine its reliability compared to DEXA. It provides insights into the science behind bone density measurement and the ongoing research shaping the future of osteoporosis assessment. Dr. Doug's review of the 2025 Bobelyak study: https://youtu.be/oAsXX6Fwxho International Institute for Musculoskeletal Health Education (IIMHE): https://iimhe.org/ IIMHE Dr. Tognarini webinar: https://iimhe.org/webinars/age-and-weight-webinar-deck/ Study Links https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41872364/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40928527/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27998716/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39724183/🦴 Stronger Bones. Healthier Future. I’m Dr. Doug Lucas, and my mission is to help you protect your bones, balance your hormones, and extend your healthspan. On my channel, we focus on osteoporosis prevention, bone strength, hormones, and longevity because strong bones aren’t just about avoiding fractures. They’re the foundation for a longer, healthier life.📚 Join me for a FREE Live Masterclass Want to get your questions answered, hear real-life osteoporosis reversal stories, and learn the 5 Bone Health Mistakes to Avoid? I’ll share proven strategies to build bone density, improve bone quality, and protect your healthspan, straight from my experience as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist. 🔗 Register here for FREE: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-bone💻 The OsteoCollective A global community dedicated to bone health & longevity. Learn, connect, and take action: https://www.osteocollective.com Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/…

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-doug-show-6678750/episodes/is-rems-bone-density-testing-accurate-new-study-raises-questions/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-doug-show-6678750/is-rems-bone-density-testing-accurate-new-study-raises-questions.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.