Opportunistic CT screening predicts individuals at risk of major osteoporotic fracture
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05863-0
Abstract: Millions of CT scans are performed annually and could be also used to opportunistically assess musculoskeletal health; however, it is unknown how well this secondary assessment relates to osteoporotic fracture. This study demonstrates that opportunistic… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; estimated bone; opportunistic screening; abdominal scans ... See more keywords
Short-termed changes in quantitative ultrasound estimated bone density among young men in an 18-weeks follow-up during their basic training for the Swiss Armed Forces
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15205
Abstract: Background Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) methods have been widely used to assess estimated bone density. This study aimed to assess changes in estimated bone density in association with changes in body composition, physical activity, and anthropometry.… read more here.
Keywords: density; delta; quantitative ultrasound; physical activity ... See more keywords