University of Basrah Explores the Comparison Between Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and Biochemical Bone Markers
A master’s thesis at the College of Medicine, University of Basrah, investigated the comparison between dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and biochemical bone markers (BBMs) in detecting cases of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
The study, conducted by graduate student Ghazwan Mazhar Rahim, aimed to evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of DEXA with specific biochemical markers—namely CTX, P1NP, and vitamin D3—in detecting osteopenia and osteoporosis among adults aged 20 years and above in Iraq, with a particular focus on Basrah.
The research concluded that serum CTX is a highly reliable biomarker for bone resorption, showing strong concordance with DEXA results and significant diagnostic potential in identifying both osteopenia and osteoporosis. While vitamin D3 may not serve as an independent diagnostic tool, it remains a critical systemic factor that can enhance diagnostic accuracy when combined with CTX.
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