Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0002p156 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Reflection analysis of infant scans results may improve infant DXA bone density and body composition result that contain motion

Shepherd John , Fan Bo , Powers Cassidy , Stranix-Chibanda Lynda , Fowler Mary , DiMeglio Linda , George Kathy , Siberry George

Objectives: Special dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) protocols permit quantification of bone mineralization, fat mass, and fat distribution in infants. Our objective was to evaluate the accuracy and precision of a multiscan acquisition protocol designed to allow for reflection and imputation analysis for regions with movement.Methods: The IMPAACT P1084s Study assesses bone and kidney safety of antiretrovirals used for PMTCT. Newborns received a spi...