Is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ready for prime time in the clinical evaluation of body composition?

Van Loan discusses body composition assessment by the DXA, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, method.

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Published inThe American journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 68; no. 6; pp. 1155 - 1156
Main Author Van Loan, M D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc 01.12.1998
Subjects
Absorptiometry, Photon
Body Composition
Deuterium
Editorials
Electric Impedance
Humans
Indicator Dilution Techniques
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Renal Dialysis
Weight
X-rays
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Summary:Van Loan discusses body composition assessment by the DXA, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, method.
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ISSN:0002-9165
1938-3207
DOI:10.1093/ajcn/68.6.1155