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Some problems of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in the clinical use

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The recent developments in both instrumentation and software have led to the widespread use of DXA in osteoporosis. Although DXA has advantages over other techniques, it is important to give the pitfalls and limitations of DXA careful consideration to ensure its effective clinical application.

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  1. Integrated Research Project on Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis, and Radiology Department, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan

    R. Morita, H. Orimo, I. Yamamoto, M. Fukunaga, M. Shiraki, T. Nakamura, T. Fujita, T. Inoue, K. Kaneda, A. Tomita, K. Yamamoto & H. Norimatsu

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Morita, R., Orimo, H., Yamamoto, I. et al. Some problems of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in the clinical use. Osteoporosis Int 3 (Suppl 1), 87–90 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01621874

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