Bone density and medical imaging : Advances and clinical applications
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Aziz, Joseph
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2025-12-02
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Conference Contribution - Oral Presentation
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New Zealand
osteoporosis
bone diseases
bone densitometry
diagnostic imaging
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
bones
public health
medical care
AI in medical imaging
osteoporosis
bone diseases
bone densitometry
diagnostic imaging
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
bones
public health
medical care
AI in medical imaging
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Aziz, J. (2025, December). Bone density and medical imaging : Advances and clinical applications [Paper presentation]. 2025 Unitec Healthcare Symposium for MI and Nursing, Unitec Institute of Technology, Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/7139
Abstract
Bone structure
What is osteoporosis?
Bone health in NZ: Why it matters
Bone health challenges unique to NZ
Understanding bone density
What is the normal blood calcium level?
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is a key indicator of bone strength
Importance of bone health and global burden
Other assessment tools used in NZ
DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) – The gold standard
How DXA works and its advantages
Role of CT, MRI, and advanced imaging
Both MRI and CT scans can show the trabecular bone structure of the vertebral body
Diagnosis and monitoring
AI and high-resolution imaging
Challenges and limitations
Cost, accessibility, and radiation concerns
Conclusion / Call to action
Access & challenges in NZ
Summary and future directions
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