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Bone Research
University of California details research in bone research
June 14th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To prospectively evaluate an automated volume of interest (VOI)-fitting algorithm for quantitative computed tomography (CT) of proximal femur specimens, correlate bone mineral density (BMD) with biomechanically determined bone strength in vitro, and compare that correlation with those observed at dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measurement of BMD. The study was compliant with institutional and legislative requirements; donors had dedicated their body for education and research before death." "Multidetector CT and DXA scans were acquired in 178 proximal femur specimens...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-06-14)
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