Techniques for deriving tissue structure from multiple projection dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry [PDF]
, 2004 Techniques for deriving bone properties from images generated by a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry apparatus include receiving first image data having pixels indicating bone mineral density projected at a first angle of a plurality of projection angles.
Beck, Thomas J. +3 more
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Sarcopenia as a leading component of malignant cachexia syndrome
Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2012 The aim of review. To analyze cumulative data of the global literature on skeletal musculature depletion or sarcopenia, in development of malignant cachexia syndrome, as well as diagnostics and clinical value of this state.Original points.
V. K. Lyadov +2 more
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Comparison of methods for diagnosing sarcopenia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Bolʹ, Sustavy, PozvonočnikBackground. Sarcopenia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occurs in connection with the chronic inflammatory process, hormonal therapy, and limitation of physical activity due to pain syndrome.
I. Stoika +5 more
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Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Incidence and Correlation with Demographic and Clinical Variables [PDF]
, 2009 Objective: To evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and determine its correlation with the demographic and clinical characteristics of AS.
Ana PETCU +7 more
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The Comparison of Effects of Alendronate and Calcitonin Treatment in Men With Osteoporosis
Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi, 2004 In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in research investigating the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in men.
Gülcan Gürer +2 more
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Bone and renal stone disease in patients operated for primary hyperparathyroidism in Pakistan: Is the pattern of disease different from the West? [PDF]
, 1999 Objective: To document the clinical presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in a developing country and note differences from the West. Setting: A tertiary care teaching hospital.
Biyabani, Syed Raziuddin +1 more
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Relation Between Smoking and Bone Mineral Density
Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi, 2005 Studies examining the relation between the nicotine intake through cigarette smoking and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) are limited and contradictory. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between nicotine intake through smoking and BMD ...
Alper Başaran +3 more
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Comparison of MRI and DXA to measure muscle size and age-related atrophy in thigh muscles. [PDF]
, 2003 OBJECTIVES Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) were used to examine the thigh lean mass in young and old men and women.
Maden-Wilkinson, Tom +3 more
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Space medicine research publications: 1983-1984 [PDF]
A list of publications supported by the Space Medicine Program, Office of Space Science and Applications is given. Included are publications entered into the Life Sciences Bibliographic Database by The George Washington University as of October 1 ...
Pleasant, L. G., Solberg, J. L.
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Changes in mineral metabolism with immobilization/space flight [PDF]
Researchers are still unsure of the accuracy of previous bone density measurements of their significance following a period of weightlessness. Rapid technological advances in the measurement of bone density will enable us now to measure bone density ...
Gallagher, J. C.
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