Whole-Body versus Local DXA-Scan for the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in COPD Patients
Background. Osteoporosis is an extrapulmonary effect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on BMD measured by DXA-scan. The best location for BMD measurement in COPD has not been determined. Aim of this study was to assess whole-body BMD and BMD of the h...
Main Authors: | Lidwien Graat-Verboom, Martijn A. Spruit, Ben E. E. M. van den Borne, Frank W. J. M. Smeenk, Emiel F. M. Wouters |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Osteoporosis |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/640878 |
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