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Seeking: Accurate Measurement Techniques for Deep-Bone Density and StructureWe are seeking a clinically-useful technology with enough sensitivity to assess the microstructure of "spongy" bone that is found in the marrow cavities of whole bones. However, this technology must be for skeletal sites surrounded by layers of soft tissues, such as the spine and the hip. Soft tissue interferes with conventional imaging and using a more accessible area -- for example, the wrist or the ankle of limbs-- as a proxy for the less accessible skeletal regions, will not be accurate. A non-radioactive technology is strongly preferred.
Document ID
20100003139
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Sibonga, Jean
(Universities Space Research Association Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
December 22, 2009
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-19625
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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