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Evidence Led. Clinically Grounded. Built on Proof.
At Screen My Bones everything we do is rooted in science. From the technology we use to the content on our platform, from the experts in our network to the recommendations we make, every element of the SMB ecosystem is grounded in clinical evidence and peer-reviewed research.
We translate that science into language that is clear, accessible and actionable. Because the best science in the world is only powerful when people can understand it and act on it.
Our Philosophy
Our Approach to Bone Health
Bone health is a complex, multi-factorial area of medicine. It is influenced by genetics, hormones, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, environment and medical history. No single intervention and no single measurement tells the whole story.
That is why we take a whole-person approach. Our platform and our clinical partners look at bone health through every relevant lens, bringing together the most robust evidence across each of the six pillars of bone health to build a complete and personalised picture for every individual.
We do not oversimplify. We do not cherry pick. And we never present anything to our clients that is not backed by credible, published evidence.
The Technology
The Science Behind REMS Technology
Echolight REMS technology is one of the most extensively researched bone health assessment tools available. Here is a snapshot of what the science shows:
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Published studies have demonstrated that REMS provides bone mineral density measurements that are highly correlated with those obtained by DEXA, the longstanding clinical standard.
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Research has shown REMS to have strong clinical sensitivity for identifying osteopenia and osteoporosis, with results comparable to or exceeding those of DEXA in certain populations.
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Studies have demonstrated REMS’s ability to assess bone microstructural quality, a dimension of skeletal health that DEXA does not measure, providing additional clinically meaningful data on fracture risk.
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Multicentre studies across European clinical settings have validated REMS as a reliable, reproducible and accurate tool for bone health assessment in both pre and post-menopausal women as well as in older adult populations.
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The technology holds CE marking and has been evaluated and adopted by healthcare professionals across multiple European countries.
The Evidence
The Science Behind Bone Density Improvement
One of the most important things we want people to understand is that bone density is not fixed. The science is clear on this. Bone is living tissue. It responds to the right stimulus. It can be improved.
Published research demonstrates that weight-bearing and resistance exercise stimulates osteogenesis, the process by which the body builds new bone tissue. Studies show meaningful improvements in bone mineral density with consistent, appropriate exercise protocols even in post-menopausal women and older adults.
Research into osteogenic loading, the principle behind BioDensity, shows that applying high magnitude, low frequency force to the skeletal system triggers significant bone building responses, with published studies demonstrating measurable improvements in hip and spine density with regular use.
Nutritional science consistently supports the role of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K2, magnesium and protein in bone health maintenance and improvement. The evidence for optimal supplementation strategies is robust and forms the foundation of our nutritional guidance on the platform.
Hormonal research, particularly around oestrogen and its role in bone remodelling, underpins our women's health content and informs our guidance around perimenopause, menopause and hormone replacement therapy.
Our People
Our Expert Network
Every piece of content, every recommendation and every resource on the SMB platform is developed and reviewed by our clinical expert network. Our specialists span general practice, preventative medicine, women's health, nutrition, physiotherapy, musculoskeletal health and lifestyle medicine.
They are selected not only for their clinical credentials but for their ability to communicate science in a way that empowers people to act. Because evidence should never feel overwhelming. It should feel like strength.
Our Promise
Our Commitment to Evidence
We are committed to keeping the SMB platform current, accurate and clinically credible. As the research evolves so does our content. We review our platform resources regularly to ensure everything we share reflects the most up to date evidence available.
We never make claims we cannot substantiate. We never present opinion as fact. And we never allow the desire to inspire to outrun the evidence that underpins everything we do.
That is what it means to be evidence led.
Our Standard
Transparency in Everything
We believe our clients deserve to understand not just what we recommend but why. Wherever possible we signpost the evidence behind our guidance, making it easy for anyone who wants to go deeper to do exactly that.
Science is the foundation of everything at Screen My Bones. And our commitment to it is absolute.
Why It Matters
Why Bone Health Matters
Understanding the numbers behind bone health worldwide
200M+
People worldwide are living with osteoporosis — most without knowing it
Global Impact
1 in 5
Men over 50 affected by osteoporosis
Men's Health
Screen Early
Prevention starts with awareness
The Hidden Condition
Bone density changes often go unnoticed, but early screening gives you the knowledge and power to take action before problems arise.
80%
Of people at risk are not being diagnosed or treated
Diagnosis Gap
£4.4B
Annual cost of fragility fractures to the NHS
NHS Burden
Proactivity is prevention
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