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Osteoporosis
Centre Research & Development The
Osteoporosis Centre undertakes both commercially sponsored clinical
trials, research of their own and helps co-ordinate NHS and University
research projects involving investigations into Osteoporosis. The staff are
also very involved with teaching and health promotion advice for patients
and colleagues and have good links with the local and National
Osteoporosis Society (NOS). Principal
Research Areas
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SOUTHAMPTON
WOMEN'S SURVEY:
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1000
babies have now had DXA scans of total body and spine.
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800
4-year-olds have now had DXA scans of total body, spine and hip,
recruitment continues.
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PQCT
measurements of the tibia have commenced with the 6-year-olds
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VIDEO
study, Vitamin D evaluation in Osteoarthritis of the knee. DXA scans of
sub-tibia plateau, total body, spine and hip.
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IBD
study, DXA scans of total body, spine, hip and IVA and ultrasound
measurement of the os calcis.
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METABOLIC
study DXA scans of total body to look at body composition.
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FRAN
study analysing fingernail clippings to compare with BMD measurements.
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NYCOMED
study 3-year study comparing 2 sequences of licensed osteoporosis
treatments. DXA scan of spine hip and forearm.
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SCOOP
study looking at the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of screening
for osteoporosis in older women for the prevention of fractures.
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HERTFORDSHIRE
COHORT study looking at healthy ageing, DXA scans of total body, spine
and hip.
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IBIS
study, oncology study, DXA scans of spine and hip.
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OPTION
study, DXA scans of spine and hips.
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