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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Published inNorth Carolina medical journal (Durham, N.C.) Vol. 75; no. 2; pp. 132 - 136
Main Author Laster, Andrew J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2014
Subjects
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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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0029-2559
0029-2559
DOI:10.18043/ncm.75.2.132