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A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician

Author : Angelo A. Licata
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441913750
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Book Synopsis A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician by : Angelo A. Licata

Download or read book A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician written by Angelo A. Licata and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite public perception, osteoporosis remains a widespread, devastating disease, and a very serious and costly public health threat. Early detection and treatment must be a priority for primary health care providers. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the principal x-ray technology used to diagnose osteoporosis in its early, asymptomatic stages, to assess treatment efficacy, and to guide treatment decisions. It remains the gold standard today. A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician: A Case-Based Manual for Understanding and Interpreting Bone Densitometry is developed around real cases of patients’ DXA measurements. The content is derived from presentations given by the authors at a national society training course and exemplifies not only the complete body of education provided through these lectures but the full range of previously undiscussed nuances as well. This practical, easy-to-read title provides the day to day problems of DXA usage that new users may encounter and that training courses do not have time to provide in detail. The central focus of the book is the presentation of what is normal and what is problematic in the use of DXA, depicting various scenarios with real case histories of patients, their corresponding DXA images and the data that explain the problems. Unique in approach and presentation, this case-based manual will be of immense value to all practitioners -- and students – interested in providing optimal diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2022

Author : Linwei Wang
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031164431
Total Pages : 775 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (311 download)

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Book Synopsis Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2022 by : Linwei Wang

Download or read book Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2022 written by Linwei Wang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eight-volume set LNCS 13431, 13432, 13433, 13434, 13435, 13436, 13437, and 13438 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2022, which was held in Singapore in September 2022. The 574 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 1831 submissions in a double-blind review process. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Brain development and atlases; DWI and tractography; functional brain networks; neuroimaging; heart and lung imaging; dermatology; Part II: Computational (integrative) pathology; computational anatomy and physiology; ophthalmology; fetal imaging; Part III: Breast imaging; colonoscopy; computer aided diagnosis; Part IV: Microscopic image analysis; positron emission tomography; ultrasound imaging; video data analysis; image segmentation I; Part V: Image segmentation II; integration of imaging with non-imaging biomarkers; Part VI: Image registration; image reconstruction; Part VII: Image-Guided interventions and surgery; outcome and disease prediction; surgical data science; surgical planning and simulation; machine learning – domain adaptation and generalization; Part VIII: Machine learning – weakly-supervised learning; machine learning – model interpretation; machine learning – uncertainty; machine learning theory and methodologies.

Issues in Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders: 2011 Edition

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Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
ISBN 13 : 1464966621
Total Pages : 717 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book Issues in Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders: 2011 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues in Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders. The editors have built Issues in Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Joint, Bone, and Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Osteoporosis

Author : Sarah H. Gueldner, DSN, RN, FAAN, FGSA, FNAP, FAGHE
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082610343X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Osteoporosis by : Sarah H. Gueldner, DSN, RN, FAAN, FGSA, FNAP, FAGHE

Download or read book Osteoporosis written by Sarah H. Gueldner, DSN, RN, FAAN, FGSA, FNAP, FAGHE and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-10-19 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteoporosis is a preventable disease. But each year some 500,000 people are hospitalized from osteoporosis fractures, and another 180,000 people are placed into nursing homes from injuries due to osteoporosis. What can nurses, clinicians, medical researchers, physiologists, health care policy experts, and other providers do to diminish, if not eradicate, the disease from local to global scales? What are the best methods for care and treatment? Osteoporosis addresses these questions, and more. Designed as a complete reference, Osteoporosis presents vivid explanations plus illustrations of specific surgical procedures to guide in the preparation and post-operative rehabilitation of the patient for surgical repairs of fractures. Chapters also discuss leading components of a patient's recovery, from dietary requirements and exercise, to fall prevention, quality of life and independence issues. The authors highlight disease prevention strategies and various models of community outreach that have proven effective in educating target populations about osteoporosis, encouraging proper lifestyle choices, and helping children to achieve their maximum bone potential at a young age. Osteoporosis can be prevented. Here is the book to help you, and your health care institution, do just that.

ACSM's Body Composition Assessment

Author : American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492586765
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book ACSM's Body Composition Assessment written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), pioneer body composition experts Timothy G. Lohman and Laurie A. Milliken, along with a team of highly regarded contributors, have compiled a practical guide to performing body composition assessments. With an easy-to-follow format and straightforward writing, ACSM’s Body Composition Assessment provides readers foundational information and scientific research with applications in the fields of medicine, exercise science, nutrition, growth and development, and geriatrics. ACSM’s Body Composition Assessment delves into the methodology for a number of techniques, including DXA, BIA, ultrasound, underwater weighing, ADP, total body water, multicomponent models, anthropometry (including skinfolds and circumferences), and BMI. The text uncovers the sources of error inherent in each measurement technique, and it identifies populations to whom these techniques can be applied with accuracy. Researchers and clinicians alike will benefit from descriptions of methods for use in both laboratory and field settings, protocols for the standardization of each method, and advantages and limitations for each method. The text thoroughly examines the health implications of body composition by looking at the relationships between chronic disease and total body fat, fat distribution, muscle mass, and bone density. It also facilitates the reader’s ability to assess changes in body composition over time and to understand special considerations in assessing body composition in athletes, children, older adults, the overweight population, and clinical populations. ACSM’s Body Composition Assessment is supplemented with a web resource containing audio-narrated PowerPoint slides to support a deep understanding of the content. The slides walk readers through key points and assessments in each chapter, and select photos and tables from the book are included to facilitate learning and retention. ACSM’s Body Composition Assessment will help alleviate errors in body composition assessment, making it an ideal reference for practicing fitness, health, and medical professionals; nutrition specialists; and exercise physiologists.

Separation of Molecules, Macromolecules and Particles

Author : Kamalesh K. Sirkar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107469732
Total Pages : 923 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (74 download)

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Book Synopsis Separation of Molecules, Macromolecules and Particles by : Kamalesh K. Sirkar

Download or read book Separation of Molecules, Macromolecules and Particles written by Kamalesh K. Sirkar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 923 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing chemical engineering undergraduate and graduate students with a basic understanding of how separation of a mixture of molecules, macromolecules or particles is achieved, this textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the engineering science of separation. • Students learn how to apply their knowledge to determine the separation achieved in a given device or process • Real-world examples are taken from biotechnology, chemical, food, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and pollution control industries • Worked examples, elementary separator designs and chapter-end problems are provided, giving students a practical understanding of separation. The textbook systematically develops different separation processes by considering the forces causing the separation and how this separation is influenced by the patterns of bulk flow in the separation device. Readers will be able to take this knowledge and apply it to their own future studies and research in separation and purification. Online resources include solutions to the exercises and guidance for computer simulations.

The Complete Book of Bone Health

Author : Diane L. Schneider, M.D.
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 161614436X
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (161 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Bone Health by : Diane L. Schneider, M.D.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Bone Health written by Diane L. Schneider, M.D. and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compiles the latest information about bolstering bones, from prevention to treatment, into a single, easy-to-understand resource. The author, a leading expert on osteoporosis, covers everything you should know about your bones. Using evidence-based research, first-hand stories, and her own experience, she provides practical recommendations to optimize your bone health. Get the facts on: bone health basics; risk factors for bone loss and fractures; bone density "DXA" scans; exercise and nutrition; vitamin D; prescription medicines; controversial "hot topics"; complementary and alternative approaches; and common health problems and medicines affecting your bones. Designed to be practical and user-friendly, each chapter ends with a bottom-line summary, "The Bare Bones," allowing you to easily reference issues of interest. This book is a clear, accurate, and up-to-date guide to improving bone health and contributing to a healthier life.

Basic and Applied Bone Biology

Author : David B. Burr
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123914590
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (239 download)

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Book Synopsis Basic and Applied Bone Biology by : David B. Burr

Download or read book Basic and Applied Bone Biology written by David B. Burr and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of skeletal biology from the molecular level to the organ level, including cellular control, interaction and response; adaptive responses to various external stimuli; the interaction of the skeletal system with other metabolic processes in the body; and the effect of various disease processes on the skeleton. The book also includes chapters that address how the skeleton can be evaluated through the use of various imaging technologies, biomechanical testing, histomorphometric analysis, and the use of genetically modified animal models. Presents an in-depth overview of skeletal biology from the molecular to the organ level Offers "refresher" level content for clinicians or researchers outside their areas of expertise Boasts editors and many chapter authors from Indiana and Purdue Universities, two of the broadest and deepest programs in skeletal biology in the US; other chapter authors include clinician scientists from pharmaceutical companies that apply the basics of bone biology

Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2021

Author : Marleen de Bruijne
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030871967
Total Pages : 693 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2021 by : Marleen de Bruijne

Download or read book Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2021 written by Marleen de Bruijne and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eight-volume set LNCS 12901, 12902, 12903, 12904, 12905, 12906, 12907, and 12908 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2021, held in Strasbourg, France, in September/October 2021.* The 531 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 1630 submissions in a double-blind review process. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: image segmentation Part II: machine learning - self-supervised learning; machine learning - semi-supervised learning; and machine learning - weakly supervised learning Part III: machine learning - advances in machine learning theory; machine learning - attention models; machine learning - domain adaptation; machine learning - federated learning; machine learning - interpretability / explainability; and machine learning - uncertainty Part IV: image registration; image-guided interventions and surgery; surgical data science; surgical planning and simulation; surgical skill and work flow analysis; and surgical visualization and mixed, augmented and virtual reality Part V: computer aided diagnosis; integration of imaging with non-imaging biomarkers; and outcome/disease prediction Part VI: image reconstruction; clinical applications - cardiac; and clinical applications - vascular Part VII: clinical applications - abdomen; clinical applications - breast; clinical applications - dermatology; clinical applications - fetal imaging; clinical applications - lung; clinical applications - neuroimaging - brain development; clinical applications - neuroimaging - DWI and tractography; clinical applications - neuroimaging - functional brain networks; clinical applications - neuroimaging – others; and clinical applications - oncology Part VIII: clinical applications - ophthalmology; computational (integrative) pathology; modalities - microscopy; modalities - histopathology; and modalities - ultrasound *The conference was held virtually.

Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Author : Ann L. Gibson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718216122
Total Pages : 829 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (182 download)

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Book Synopsis Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription by : Ann L. Gibson

Download or read book Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription written by Ann L. Gibson and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Ninth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, is the definitive resource for conducting physical fitness testing and customizing exercise programs. Now in its ninth edition, this comprehensive guide is fully updated with the latest research, the newest exercise testing and prescription guidelines, and the most up-to-date programming content. The text reflects the most recent exercise testing and prescription guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with physical activity recommendations from the U.S. government and American Heart Association. It highlights ACSM guidelines for physical activity and exercise testing requirements to consider before beginning exercise programs. Combining important research with practical application of testing and prescription protocols, the ninth edition also features the following: A new full-color interior to provide more detail and understanding of concepts through photos and figures New step-by-step assessment sidebars that make it easy to locate and refer to assessment procedures Modern guidelines for usage of current technology to test and monitor physical activity Demonstrations of many of the assessments and exercises, provided in 73 video clips Structured around the five physical fitness components—cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance—the text begins with an overview of physical activity, health, and chronic disease, including discussion of preliminary health screenings and risk classification. Readers will gain insight into field and laboratory assessments and testing protocols for each component, along with detailed information on properly administering the most common assessments. The 73 related video clips, delivered online through HKPropel, provide detailed instruction and demonstration for performing many of the assessments and exercises; these include functional movement assessment, pull-up and push-up testing, flywheel training, and more. Finally, readers will turn research into practice by understanding how to design personalized exercise prescription, customized for each client based on individual assessment outcomes. Information on appropriate training methods and programming considerations are presented for each component of fitness. With an unparalleled depth of coverage and clearly outlined approach, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription bridges the gap between research and practice for students and exercise professionals alike who are eager to increase their knowledge and skill in assessing elements of fitness and designing individualized exercise programs. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam. Note: A code for accessing online videos is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.

Mathematical Foundations of Elasticity

Author : Jerrold E. Marsden
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486678652
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (866 download)

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Book Synopsis Mathematical Foundations of Elasticity by : Jerrold E. Marsden

Download or read book Mathematical Foundations of Elasticity written by Jerrold E. Marsden and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graduate-level study approaches mathematical foundations of three-dimensional elasticity using modern differential geometry and functional analysis. It presents a classical subject in a modern setting, with examples of newer mathematical contributions. 1983 edition.

Advances in Imaging Technology Research and Application: 2012 Edition

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Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
ISBN 13 : 1464990794
Total Pages : 1612 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Imaging Technology Research and Application: 2012 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 1612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Imaging Technology Research and Application / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Imaging Technology. The editors have built Advances in Imaging Technology Research and Application / 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Imaging Technology in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Imaging Technology Research and Application / 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Sport Science and Studies in Asia

Author : Michael Chia
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814304085
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Book Synopsis Sport Science and Studies in Asia by : Michael Chia

Download or read book Sport Science and Studies in Asia written by Michael Chia and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport Science and Studies in Asia encourages readers to be reflective practitioners, as students or researchers, or thinkers of sports, to be independent seekers of future sport knowledge, and yet mindful and grounded in a full knowledge and awareness of the social, cultural and country-specific nuances of sports. It invites discussions and debates on a diversity of topics covered, and is suitable text for undergraduate and graduate study of sports in Asia. This publication hopes to ?light the fuse? that will fuel enthusiasm of sports-associated outcomes as well as heighten sport interest among the more discerning consumers of sport, result in more extensive research and development in sports, generate greater spin-offs in sport innovation in terms of new training approaches and sport products, and a greater appreciation that sports and human kind are inseparable.

Introduction to Analytical Dynamics

Author : Nicholas Woodhouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1848828160
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (488 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Analytical Dynamics by : Nicholas Woodhouse

Download or read book Introduction to Analytical Dynamics written by Nicholas Woodhouse and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1987, this text offers concise but clear explanations and derivations to give readers a confident grasp of the chain of argument that leads from Newton’s laws through Lagrange’s equations and Hamilton’s principle, to Hamilton’s equations and canonical transformations. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to include: A chapter on symplectic geometry and the geometric interpretation of some of the coordinate calculations. A more systematic treatment of the conections with the phase-plane analysis of ODEs; and an improved treatment of Euler angles. A greater emphasis on the links to special relativity and quantum theory showing how ideas from this classical subject link into contemporary areas of mathematics and theoretical physics. A wealth of examples show the subject in action and a range of exercises – with solutions – are provided to help test understanding.

The Determination of Body Composition in Female Athletes

Author : Willa Corrine Fornetti
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book The Determination of Body Composition in Female Athletes written by Willa Corrine Fornetti and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bone Health Assessment in Pediatrics

Author : Ellen B. Fung
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319304127
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Book Synopsis Bone Health Assessment in Pediatrics by : Ellen B. Fung

Download or read book Bone Health Assessment in Pediatrics written by Ellen B. Fung and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gold-standard resource for evaluating bone health in children and adolescents, this practical and highly anticipated second edition offers a comprehensive, fully updated resource for addressing bone health in these populations. Developed by a renowned international panel of experts in measuring and analyzing bone density in the pediatric patient and reflecting the 2013 International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) Guidelines for Pediatric DXA assessment, interpretation and reporting, this indispensable reference covers all the important changes in the field over the last 9 years. Some highlights of this edition include: an entire chapter on the assessment of infants and toddlers, a chapter devoted to the assessment of children with disabling conditions, an in-depth discussion of vertebral fracture and its etiologies, and a thorough review of the advantages and limitations of densitometry techniques including DXA, pQCT, HRpQCT, and MRI. New fracture prediction software, including Trabecular Bone Score and Finite Element Analysis, is described. In this edition, the limitations of DXA are addressed as are the most recent strategies for handling them including proposed DXA adjustments such as height Z-score. Solidifying itself as the leading text in the field, Bone Health Assessment in Pediatrics: Guidelines for Clinical Practice, 2nd edition provides all of the critical basic analysis and evaluation tools, images, and calculations necessary for clinical practice.

Bone Densitometry in Growing Patients

Author : Aenor Sawyer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1597452114
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (974 download)

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Book Synopsis Bone Densitometry in Growing Patients by : Aenor Sawyer

Download or read book Bone Densitometry in Growing Patients written by Aenor Sawyer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bone Densitometry in Growing Patients: Guidelines for Clinical Practice, edited by Drs. Sawyer, Bachrach, and Fung, is a milestone book for all health prof- sionals concerned with bone health in growing patients. The book introduces and emphasizes the importance of attending to issues of bone health and development in childhood and adolescence as a way of maintaining such health and decreasing the epidemic of osteoporosis that we are now seeing in older adults. In doing so, the book offers a much-needed first set of standards of bone densitometry in growing patients. Given the numerous reports of serious interpretation errors in densitometry results in children, the development of this body of work is truly important. It is in this context that Bone Densitometry in Growing Patients: Guidelines for Clinical Practice presents the current evidence, including an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses in the data on assessing bone density in childhood and adolescence. In short, the editors and authors have done an outstanding job of or- nizing not only the key topics in this broad clinical discussion, but also, and most importantly, the evidence within these areas.