Bone mass density estimation: Archimede's principle versus automatic X-ray histogram and edge detection technique in ovariectomized rats treated with germinated brown rice bioactives

• Main Authors: Muhammad Sani, Ismaila, Ismail, Maznah, Mahmud, Rozi, Esmaile, Maher Faik, Abu Bakar @ Zakaria, Md Zuki
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29588/1/Bone%20mass%20density%20estimation.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29588/; http://www.dovepress.com/bone-mass-density-estimation-archimedersquos-principle-versus-automati-peer-reviewed-article-CIA

Background: Bone mass density is an important parameter used in the estimation of the severity and depth of lesions in osteoporosis. Estimation of bone density using existing methods in experimental models has its advantages as well as drawbacks. Materials and methods: In this study, the X-ray hist...