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Developments of in vivo neutron activation analysis and photon absorptiometry in Edinburgh

  • 1. Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh (UK)

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Systems for measuring calcium in the forearm and spine using sources of 252Cf have been developed. Whole-body calcium is measured using neutrons from a cyclotron. Dual photon absorptiometry is used to measure bone mineral in the lumbar spine. All the systems are used in clinical research, both absolute levels and changes being studied. (author)

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Nuclear-based techniques for the in vivo study of human body composition

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Nuclear-based techniques for the in vivo study of human body composition
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259 p.
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p. 69-75.
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IAEA-RL--131

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