Bone Densitometry in Clinical Practice Application and Interpretation /

Bone densitometry (BD) is an extraordinary clinical tool. It provides a safe, non-invasive window to the skeleton. Through that window, a physician can obtain vital clinical information that enhances diagnosis and improves patient management. Further, much has changed in the last decade to make bone...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bonnick, Sydney Lou (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Totowa, NJ : Humana Press : Imprint: Humana, 2010.
Edición:3rd ed. 2010.
Colección:Current Clinical Practice,
Temas:
Endocrinology.
Radiology.
Internal medicine.
Rheumatology.
Gynecology .
Nephrology.
Internal Medicine.
Gynecology.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Densitometry Techniques
  • Skeletal Anatomy in Densitometry
  • A Statistical Overview for the Non-statistician Densitometrist
  • Quality Control
  • Radiation Safety in X-Ray Densitometry
  • Bone Density Data Among Technologies and Manufacturers
  • Selecting Patients for Bone Mass Measurements: Clinical Guidelines
  • Selecting Patients for Bone Mass Measurements: Self-Assessment Indices
  • Diagnosing Osteoporosis
  • Predicting Fracture Risk
  • Monitoring Changes in Bone Density
  • Secondary Causes of Osteoporosis
  • New Applications for DXA
  • Reporting Densitometry
  • FDA-Approved Densitometry Devices
  • Appendices.

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