 Absorptiometry, Photon
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A noninvasive method for assessing BODY COMPOSITION. It is based on the differential absorption of X-RAYS (or GAMMA RAYS) by different tissues such as bone, fat and other soft tissues. The source of (X-ray or gamma-ray) photon beam is generated either from radioisotopes such as GADOLINIUM 153, IODINE 125, or Americanium 241 which emit GAMMA RAYS in the appropriate range; or from an X-ray tube which produces X-RAYS in the desired range. It is primarily used for quantitating BONE MINERAL CONTENT, especially for the diagnosis of OSTEOPOROSIS, and also in measuring BONE MINERALIZATION.
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D015502
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.350.700.024 E05.196.712.224.187
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| Concept/Terms |
Densitometry, X-Ray- Densitometry, X-Ray
- Densitometry, X Ray
- X-Ray Densitometry
- Photodensitometry, X-Ray
- Photodensitometry, X Ray
- X-Ray Photodensitometry
- X Ray Photodensitometry
- Densitometry, Xray
- Xray Densitometry
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan
- Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry Scan
- DXA Scan
- DXA Scans
- Scan, DXA
- Scans, DXA
- DEXA Scan
- DEXA Scans
- Scan, DEXA
- Scans, DEXA
Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy- Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy
- Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual Energy
- Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy Radiographic
- Absorptiometry, Dual Energy Radiographic
- Dual-Energy Radiographic Absorptiometry
- Dual Energy Radiographic Absorptiometry
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
- Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry
- X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy
- X Ray Absorptiometry, Dual Energy
- DPX Absorptiometry
- Absorptiometries, DPX
- Absorptiometry, DPX
- Absorptiometry, Dual X-Ray
- Absorptiometry, Dual X Ray
- X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual
- Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy X-Ray
- Absorptiometry, Dual Energy X Ray
- Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry
- Dual X Ray Absorptiometry
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Absorptiometry, Photon" by people in Profiles.
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Kulik GL, Oliveira VHF, Wilson MP, Khuu V, Jankowski CM, Dillon S, Cook P, MaWhinney S, Ghosh D, Webel AR, Erlandson KM. The effects of high-intensity interval training versus continuous moderate-intensity exercise on body composition among older adults with HIV. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2026 May 07; 81(6).
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Whooten RC, Rifas-Shiman SL, Aris IM, Perng W, Chavarro JE, Oken E, Hivert MF. Adolescent "Lean PCOS" Is Characterized by Higher Insulin Resistance and Adverse Adipokine Profile. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026 Apr 22; 111(5):e1364-e1372.
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Boster JM, Cree MG, Kelsey MM, Nadeau KJ, Chaidez A, Pan Z, Sundaram SS. Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass Is Associated With Hepatic Steatosis in Adolescents With Overweight and Obesity. Pediatr Obes. 2026 Apr; 21(4):e70108.
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Shirley Bezerra M, Zemel BS, Gallop RJ, Walega R, Donaldson SH, Frederick CA, Freedman SD, Gelfond D, Hoffman LR, Narkewicz MR, Rowe SM, Sagel SD, Schwarzenberg SJ, Solomon GM, Chan CL, Kelly A. Longitudinal changes in bone mineral density after initiation of elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in youth and adults with cystic fibrosis: PROMISE-ENDO. J Cyst Fibros. 2026 May; 25(3):457-465.
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Qian ?? Y, Xia ??? J, Wang ??? P, Xie C, Lin ??? HL, Li GH, Yuan ??? CD, Qiu ??? MC, Fang ??? YH, Yu ??? CF, Cai ??? XC, Khederzadeh S, Zhao ??? PP, Yang ??? MY, Zhong ??? JD, Li ?? X, Guan ??? PL, Gu ??? JX, Gai ??? SR, Yi ??? XJ, Tao ??? JG, Chen ?? X, Miao ??? MM, Chen ??? GB, Xu ?? L, Xie ??? SY, Tian ?? G, Yue ?? H, Li ??? G, Xiao ??? W, Karasik D, Xu ??? Y, Yang ?? L, Cheung CL, Huang ?? F, Zhang ??? Z, Zheng ??? HF. Genome-wide Association Studies of over 30,000 Samples with Bone Mineral Density at Multiple Skeletal Sites and Its Clinical Relevance. Genomics Proteomics Bioinformatics. 2025 Oct 28; 23(5).
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Lewiecki EM, Adler RA, Anderson PA, Bilezikian JP, Dempster DW, Fazeli PK, McClung MR, Rush ET, Swanson CM, Tanner SB. Proceedings of the 2025 Santa Fe Bone Symposium: Current concepts in the care of patients with osteoporosis, parathyroid disorders, and rare bone diseases. J Clin Densitom. 2025 Oct-Dec; 28(4):101628.
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Boster JM, Gilmartin K, Pan Z, Sokol RJ, Sundaram SS. Growth hormone resistance in children with chronic cholestatic liver disease and reduced skeletal muscle mass. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025 Dec; 81(6):1390-1399.
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Schott EM, Charbonneau MR, Kiel DP, Bukata S, Zuscik MJ, Rosen C, Ballok A, Toledo GV, Steels E, Huntress H, Rao A, Ebelt P, Travison TG, Soto-Giron MJ, Wolff I, Easson DD, Engelke K, Vitetta L. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of the synbiotic medical food, SBD111, for the clinical dietary management of bone loss in menopausal women. Osteoporos Int. 2025 Oct; 36(10):2019-2030.
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Martz M, Akhverdyan N, Wilson MP, Walker J, Gorvetzian S, Chauhan L, Erlandson KM. Adherence to Bone Mineral Density Screening Recommendations in Older Adults with HIV. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2025 09; 41(9):419-422.
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Kazemi M, Rifas-Shiman SL, Yu EW, Wang S, Hivert MF, Perng W, Fitz V, Shifren J, Oken E, Chavarro JE. Polycystic ovary syndrome in relation to musculoskeletal health outcomes during midlife: a longitudinal cohort study. Reprod Biomed Online. 2025 11; 51(5):105068.
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