Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)

Name: Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Creator: Richard W. Whitehouse
Keywords: 3. Good health

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Part of book or chapter of book , Other literature type 01 Jan 2012 English Publisher:Springer London

Authors: Richard W. Whitehouse;

doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2422-1_5

Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)

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Abstract

DXA is most commonly used to measure the mineral content of the skeleton, for the diagnosis and follow up of osteoporosis, but can also measure the fat and lean soft tissue content of the body.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
Manchester Royal Infirmary
United Kingdom

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