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Title
Clinical use of bone densitometry: scientific review.
Authors
Cummings, Steven R; Bates, David; Black, Dennis M
Abstract
Osteoporosis causes substantial morbidity and costs $13.8 billion annually in the United States. Measurement of bone mass by densitometry is a primary part of diagnosing osteoporosis and deciding a preventive treatment course. Bone mineral densitometry has become more widely available and commonly used in practice.