Understanding T-Score, Z-Score, & TBS in Bone Density Scans
By Dr. Joseph Lebovic
/ September 16, 2026
Quick Answer: Your bone density report can include three important measurements: T-score, Z-score, and TBS. Your T-score tells you how...
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Can You Be Fit and Still Have a High Coronary Calcium Score?
By Dr. Joseph Lebovic
/ September 11, 2026
Quick Answer: Yes, physically fit and active people, including marathoners and cyclists, can still have a high coronary calcium score....
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Virtual Colonoscopy vs Cologuard: Which Screening Is Best?
By Dr. Joseph Lebovic
/ August 17, 2026
Quick Answer: The convenience of Cologuard's at-home test comes with a catch: it only detects DNA markers, so a positive...
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Colonoscopy Guidelines: Why Screen at 45? | LSG Imaging
By STANFORD R. SCHWIMER, M.D.
/ June 10, 2026
If you’re in your mid-40s and haven’t had your colon checked, it might be time. The American Cancer Society’s newly...
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How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis
By JOSEPH LEBOVIC, M.D.
/ June 10, 2026
Quick Answer: Osteoporosis rarely shows early warning signs until bone loss is advanced. Subtle indicators include gradual height loss, stooped...
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What Does a CT Coronary Calcium Score Check Show?
By Dr. Joseph Lebovic
/ May 13, 2026
Quick Answer: A CT coronary calcium score detects calcified plaque in the heart's arteries to measure your risk of a...
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Don’t Wait: Why Colon Cancer Screening at 45 Matters More Than Ever
By STANFORD R. SCHWIMER, M.D.
/ April 16, 2026
Guidelines from the American Cancer Society now recommend colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45. Because the screening age was...
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How Long Does It Take to Get Colonoscopy Results?
By JOSEPH LEBOVIC, M.D.
/ March 25, 2026
Quick Answer: Preliminary colonoscopy results are available immediately after the procedure. Radiologists at specialized clinics like LSG Imaging provide same-day...
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How Long Before a Colonoscopy Should You Stop Eating?
By Dr. Joseph Lebovic
/ March 16, 2026
Quick Answer: Patients must stop eating solid food and switch to a clear liquid diet 24 hours before a colonoscopy....
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Virtual Colonoscopy vs. Traditional Colonoscopy: What Beverly Hills & Santa Monica Patients Should Know
By Dr. Joseph Lebovic
/ March 10, 2026
Colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective preventive healthcare measures available today, and patients now have more than...
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