Neutron activation studies and the effect of exercise on osteoporosis.
A technique is described to measure calcium content by in vivo neutron activation analysis of the trunk and upper thighs. In postmenopausal women, estrogen and calcium or fluoride reversed osteoporosis.
D000201:Activation Analysis; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000032:analysis*; D002118:Calcium / Q000032:analysis*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism*; D005082:Physical Exertion
D004967:Estrogens; D005459:Fluorides; D002118:Calcium