Measurement of soft tissue composition by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry

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However a number of technical problems remain, such that DXA cannot yet be considered to
be a 'gold standard'for soft-tissue measurements (Roubenhoff et al. 1993). These include
generic issues such as the effect of hydration, tissue thickness and fat distribution, and there
are also important inter-machine differences which need to be resolved if this technology is
to fulfil its potential (Tothill et al. 1994). Each manufacturer offers variations of the system for
the analysis of soft tissue in 'adults'(generally> 10 kg), paediatric subjects (approximately 2 …
However a number of technical problems remain, such that DXA cannot yet be considered to be a ‘gold standard’for soft-tissue measurements (Roubenhoff et al. 1993). These include generic issues such as the effect of hydration, tissue thickness and fat distribution, and there are also important inter-machine differences which need to be resolved if this technology is to fulfil its potential (Tothill et al. 1994). Each manufacturer offers variations of the system for the analysis of soft tissue in ‘adults’(generally> 10 kg), paediatric subjects (approximately 2-10 kg) and small animals. The present review will focus on the human systems alone. https://doi. org/10.1079/BJN19970021
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