Bone mineral density in lower thoracic vertebra for osteoporosis diagnosis in older adults during CT lung cancer screening
Abstract Background Quantitative computed tomography (QCT)-based lumbar bone mineral density (LBMD) has been used to diagnose osteoporosis. This study explored the value of lower thoracic BMD (TBMD) in diagnosing osteoporosis in older adults during CT lung cancer screening. Methods This study includ...
Main Authors: | Nandong Hu, Miaomiao Wang, Meng Yang, Xin Chen, Jiangchuan Wang, Chao Xie, Bin Zhang, Zhongqiu Wang, Xiao Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04737-4 |
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