Single photon absorptiometry
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- It is concluded that measurement of the forearm by single-photon absorptiometry is superior to measurement of the spine by dual-photon absorptiometry both in clinical studies and in the individual patient for detecting estrogen-dependent bone loss and its treatment by estrogen replacement.
- Single photon Absorptiometry is covered as indicated in Medicare Coverages Issues Manual, 50-44.
- Single photon absorptiometry is a well substantiated technique to measure bone mineral density in children and is more accurate and reproducible than radiographic morphometry.
- Single photon absorptiometry is covered under Medicare when used in assessing changes in bone density of patients with osteodystrophy or osteoporosis when performed on the same individual at intervals of 6 to 12 months.
- (1998) tested the hypothesis that the rate of postmenopausal radial bone loss measured by single photon absorptiometry is inversely related to urinary ex- cretion of phytoestrogens as a marker of long-term dietary intake.
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