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A review of the use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in rheumatology

The principal use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and therefore reduce fracture risk, associated morbidity, and mortality. In the field of rheumatology, DXA is an essential component of patient care because of both rheumatologists’ prescription of gl...

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Autores principales: Tanner, S Bobo, Moore, Charles F
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5045107/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27790018
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OARRR.S29000