FRAX Score Can Be Used to Avoid Superfluous DXA Scans in Detecting Osteoporosis in Celiac Disease: Accuracy of the FRAX Score in Celiac Patients
This study aimed to evaluate if the FRAX tool can replace or optimize the use of DXA scan in celiac disease (CD). We prospectively enrolled all CD patients aged over 40 yr diagnosed at our third-level unit. At time of CD diagnosis, all patients underwent FRAX score calculation for risk of major osteoporotic and hip fractures and DXA scan (used as gold standard) to assess the accuracy of the FRAX score.
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - Category: Radiology Authors: Raffaella Tortora, Nicola Imperatore, Pietro Capone, Nicol ò Gerbino, Matilde Rea, Giovanna Affinito, Nicola Caporaso, Antonio Rispo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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