Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry: overused, neglected, or just misunderstood?

Assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) plays a vital role in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and in monitoring a patient's response to drug therapy. This commentary will discuss controversies surrounding the use of DXA for screening and monitoring of BM...

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Veröffentlicht in:	North Carolina medical journal (Durham, N.C.) N.C.), 2014-03, Vol.75 (2), p.132-136
1. Verfasser:	Laster, Andrew J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Absorptiometry, Photon - methods Absorptiometry, Photon - utilization Adult Aged Bone Density Female Humans Middle Aged Osteoporosis - diagnosis Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal - diagnosis Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal - drug therapy Practice Guidelines as Topic Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) plays a vital role in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and in monitoring a patient's response to drug therapy. This commentary will discuss controversies surrounding the use of DXA for screening and monitoring of BMD in women.
ISSN:	0029-2559 0029-2559
DOI:	10.18043/ncm.75.2.132