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Artifacts affecting dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and bone mineral density measurements: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsIntroduction It is important to recognize artifacts of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry because they may alter bone mineral density measurements. To prevent erroneous decisions and misdiagnosis regarding treatment and follow-up, bone mineral density ...
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مجلة كلية الطب, 2023 Background: Bone mineral density has been assessed using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry. Bone mineral density is measured according to the results of the Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry examination of the vertebral column and pelvis.
Numan Salman Dawood +2 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023 Introduction: The discordance in the diagnosis of osteoporosis is characterized by the variation in bone mineral density measurements at different skeletal sites. The presence of discordance significantly alters the treatment plan as different treatment
Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary +5 more
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The value of bone mineral density assessment by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for prediction of cardiovascular mortality in patients treated with hemodialysis [PDF]
Терапевтический архив, 2020 Aim. Determine whether bone mineral density (BMD) assessed by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry can be used as predictor of increased risk of death in hemodialysis patients. Materials and methods.
Sergey O. Mazurenko +8 more
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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: Beyond Bone Mineral Density Determination [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2016 Significant improvements in dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) concerning quality, image resolution and image acquisition time have allowed the development of various functions.
Yong Jun Choi
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Application of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry [PDF]
, 2022 Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a quantitative imaging procedure for the measurement of bone mineral density and the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. In a sporting context, DXA is particularly useful for the evaluation of athletes at risk of relative energy deficiency in sports, a condition associated with overtraining and/or ...
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Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in obesity [PDF]
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2013 Two patients with grade III obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 40), a 31-year-old man (A) and a 26-year-old woman (B), banded gastroplasty. Both patients followed the same nutritional and postsurgical approach. After 12 months, both patients achieved a similar reduction in BMI (patient A: −29.7%;
Alberto, Bazzocchi, Danila, Diano
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Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2020 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is currently the standard and validated tool for measurement of bone mineral density and for the evaluation of osteoporosis. Current densitometry scanners based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry method produce two X-ray
Mohsen Qutbi +5 more
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Is There an Effect of Patient’s Age, Weight, Height and Body Mass Index on Positioning Errors During Scan Acquisition of Dual X-ray Absorptiometry? [PDF]
Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi, 2018 Objective: Patient positioning during dual energy X-ray absorptiometry examination is important in assessing bone mineral density. While the role of the technician is considered important on correct positioning, the effect of the patient characteristics
Filiz Tuna, Derya Demirbağ Kabayel
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Body Composition in Karate: A Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Study
Applied Sciences, 2022 Karate is a widely practiced combat sport. Karatekas’ body composition has typically been obtained in small groups using skinfolds or bioelectric impedance. In this work, we assessed three-compartment body composition using the accurate dual-energy X-ray
Valentina Cavedon +3 more
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