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DEXA Bone DensityEvidence & Dosage

DEXA scan for bone + body composition — the trend matters more than a single value.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
1,000
With abstract
49
Meta / Systematic / RCT
1
Highly cited
7
Publication years
1988–2026

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Top studies on DEXA Bone Density

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Testosterone enhances estradiol's effects on postmenopausal bone density and sexuality.

    Maturitas1995149 influential citations

    To investigate the role of androgens in increasing bone density and improving low libido in postmenopausal women, we have studied the long-term effects of estradiol and testosterone implants on bone mineral density and sexuality in a…

  2. Radiographic measure of aorta calcification is a site-specific predictor of bone loss and fracture risk at the hip.

    Journal of internal medicine200644 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>To investigate whether aorta calcification (AC) - a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis - is an independent indicator of low bone mass density (BMD), accelerated bone loss, and risk of future fractures in postmenopausal…

  3. Changes in bone mineral content in obese dieting women.

    Metabolism: clinical and experimental199719 influential citations

    Significant reductions in total-body bone mineral density (BMD) have been reported in obese women who consume very-low-calorie diets. A reduction in bone mass is highly correlated with an increased risk of osteoporosis. The present study…

  4. Three-month weight reduction does not compromise bone strength in obese premenopausal women.

    Bone201013 influential citations

    Weight loss is claimed to cause bone loss. This prospective 12-month study evaluated effects of 3-month group-based weight loss with VLED on body composition, bone mass and strength (DXA and pQCT), muscle performance and biomarkers of bone…

  5. Bone density in postmenopausal women: high impact vs low impact exercise.

    Medicine and science in sports and exercise199210 influential citations

    This 1 year study examined the effect of high impact and low impact activities on bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar vertebrae (L2-L4) in healthy, sedentary, early postmenopausal women. Fifteen subjects whose postmenopausal status…

  6. The effect of circulating androgens on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

    Maturitas20049 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Osteoporosis is a common problem in postmenopausal period. Recent studies have suggested that endogenous and exogenous androgens may influence the bone mineral density in women. There is limited data about the effect of…

  7. Alendronate improves low bone mineral density induced by steroid therapy in Crohn's disease.

    Intern Med2009Clinical Trial4 influential citations

    <h4>Aim</h4>We investigated whether steroid therapy for Crohn's disease (CD) patients influences bone mineral density (BMD), and whether alendronate is effective for improving this loss of BMD.<h4>Methods</h4>We recruited 16 outpatients…

  8. Low sit-to-stand performance is associated with low femoral neck bone mineral density in healthy women.

    Calcified tissue international2009E3 influential citations

    Bone mass may be adjusted to control the strains produced by muscular activity. We assessed the relationship between maximum rising strength (MRS), a new measurement of sit-to-stand performance, and femoral neck (FN) bone mineral density…

  9. Bone Health in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: Where We Stand and Where We Can Improve.

    Cancers2025n=100E1 influential citations

    Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a fundamental component of treatment for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), but it accelerates bone mineral density loss and increases fracture risk. International guidelines…

  10. Radiomorphometric and texture-based mandibular bone assessment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation with vitamin D, osteocalcin, and glycemic control-an analytical cross-sectional study.

    Scientific reports2026E

    This analytical cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association between Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and mandibular bone quality by integrating biochemical markers with radiomorphometric and texture based indices. A total of…

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