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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: a review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10528048     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has been recently used for body composition analysis in dialysis patients. It is based on the principle that X-rays passed through various body tissues have different attenuation and, therefore, can be differentiated. By using X-rays at two different energy levels, better tissue differentiation is possible compared with single energy systems. This article will review the evolution of DXA scanners and the role DXA has in assessing body composition in dialysis patients. Overall, this technique has excellent precision and holds promise for use in the serial evaluation of body composition and nutritional evaluation of dialysis patients.
Authors:
M V DeVita; S H Stall
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of renal nutrition : the official journal of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1051-2276     ISO Abbreviation:  J Ren Nutr     Publication Date:  1999 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-11-10     Completed Date:  1999-11-10     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9112938     Medline TA:  J Ren Nutr     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  178-81     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Absorptiometry, Photon* / trends
Body Composition*
Body Water
Bone Density
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
Nutritional Status
Renal Dialysis*

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