X-ray spectra optimization using lanthanide and non elements for bone quality assessment with Dual Energy method

• Main Author: Μαρτίνη, Νίκη
• Other Authors: Νικηφορίδης, Γιώργος
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Dual energy; Ca/P ratio; HAp/Col ratio; Διπλή ενέργεια; Λόγος Ca/P; Λόγος HAp/Col; 616.716 075 72

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It is often called the “silent disease," because someone could have it now or be at-risk without even realizing it. As a result, bones become weak and can break from a minor fall or, in serious cases, even from simple actions, like sneezing or bumping int...