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• Acute myeloid leukaemia - Diagnosis

  Read about how acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is diagnosed using blood tests, a bone marrow biopsy and other specialised tests.

• Paget's disease of bone - Complications

  Find out about the main complications associated with Paget's disease of bone, including fractures, deformities and bone cancer.

• Hyperparathyroidism

  Find out more about hyperparathyroidism, including what symptoms it can cause and what treatments are available.

• Rickets and osteomalacia

  Find out about rickets and osteomalacia, where the bones become soft and weak.

• How it is performed

  A DEXA scan is a quick and painless procedure that involves lying on your back on an X-ray table so an area of your body can be scanned.

• Calculate body mass index (BMI) for children and teenagers

  Check a child or teenager's BMI to find out if they're a healthy weight for their height, age, and sex.

• Osteophyte (bone spur)

  Find out about osteophytes (bone spurs), which are bony lumps that form near joints.

• Preparing for a stem cell or bone marrow transplant

  Find out how to prepare for a stem cell or bone marrow transplant so your recovery goes well.

• Biopsy

  Find out about having a biopsy, why it's done and what happens on the day.

• NHS Health Check

  The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74.