Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, or formerly DEXA) is a technique used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The preferred regions for BMD measurement are lumbar spine, proximal femur and whole ...

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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA): A technique used to measure bone density and assess bone health. This Nature Research Intelligence Topic summary is one of 30,000 created with generative AI ...

[44] Using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, bone mineral density (BMD) is determined. Evidence supports positive correlation between activity levels and BMD. Photo courtesy of Hologic Inc., ...