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Total Body Composition Scans in Adelaide

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adelaidebodyscan

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Hi guys and girls,

I'd like to introduce a new DXA business in Adelaide called Adelaide BodyScan, I have included some information about our service. If you require more information you can find our website at Adelaide BodyScan Bone Density Bone Composition, on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adelai...17462445048717 or alternatively call us on 1300 880 579.

Regular scanners will be eligible for discounts. However due to this machine being new in Australia it does require a referral from your doctor (until our exemption is finalised).

Introducing the latest technology previously only used for scientific research

iDXA scans can measure:
• Total fat tissue mass
• Lean tissue mass
• Total bone density
• Visceral fat mass

This information will provide you and your healthcare professional with precise information about your cardiovascular risk and need for preventative treatment.


Information about Total Body Scan
• Quick total body scan (approx. 4-5 min)
• Production of a report to take home following scan
• Non-invasive (able to remain full clothed)
• Minimal radiation dose exposure

Reasons for undergoing a Total Body Scan:

Most people are used to stepping on a scale at every visit to the doctor’s office. However, weight and BMI are not accurate methods to determine your cardiovascular risk. A body composition scan will assist you in identifying the distribution of your fat, muscle and bone mineral content. Adelaide BodyScan will then provide you with a report which individualises your total body composition.

Many patients become concerned about not losing weight despite changes in dietary habits and exercise routine. This may be due to a loss in visceral fat content but a gain in muscle mass. The total body scan will specifically measure those changes.

Visceral Fat
Evidence based research has highlighted the extreme importance of visceral fat (fat that accumulates around your abdominal organs) in the development of cardiovascular disease and onset of type 2 diabetes. Your estimated visceral fat content is critical in calculating your cardiovascular risk. Subcutaneous (cosmetic) fat is not as important in the diagnosis of cardiovascular risk.

The ratio of visceral vs subcutaneous fat is thought to be one of the key predictors for the development of metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis (fat deposits in the arteries). These are the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes in our community.

I'm sure most of you are well aware of the benefits of having a scan, however the iDXA offers several advantages:

The benefits of Lunar iDXA are supported by these innovative features:

CLARITY
High-resolution images and exacting precision through latest generation DXA technology from GE
Research-grade image resolution helps provide a high degree of clinical confidence
Enhanced ability to locate artifacts, identify areas of high density and identify bone edges for exceptional accuracy and reproducibility of BMD results
Image quality comparable to radiographs helps you identify and classify vertebral deformities based on etiology, grade, and shape, but with a lower dose than conventional X-ray
Greater precision assists in detecting small and statistically significant changes sooner, which can help motivate patient compliance, guide treatment decisions, or reduce the sample size required for clinical trials
Narrow-angle fan beam technology with Multi-View Image Reconstruction (MVIR) eliminates magnification errors
Direct-to-digital detector with a staggered array eliminates dead spots while helping to more accurately identify region-of-interest boundaries

VERSATILITY
Product features that accommodate a large number of patient sizes and conditions

A large scan window and high arm height accommodate patients up to 200kgs
Full suite of bone health applications including BMD, vertebral fracture assessment, pediatrics, orthopedics and more
Body composition analysis including visceral fat quantification




Book your scan now at the special introductory price of $95
 
Yeah indeed! Research grade, first in Australia scanner to boot.

Just a note on the referral procedure. You can download them from our website and you'll need to have your GP sign it for us.

The reasoning behind this is that being the first machine of its type here, there is no legislation set up. Meaning that due to being an x-ray device (extremely low dose at that) it requires a referral.

Rest assured the machine does fit the criteria (radiation dose) for an exemption to the rule, we are just waiting for it to be finalised by the EPA. We're hoping to have that part ironed out soon.

Pricing is subject to change in the future, when these issues are solved, and for any of you repeaters out there, I'm sure we can discuss discount rates.

Just remember our machine is the only machine of its quality and more importantly will give you a reading of your visceral fat, which is invaluable in assessing cardiovascular risk, your doctors will love you for it. Just an added bonus.

Look forward to seeing you all soon.
 
So what are the differences between this scanner and a standard DXA?
 
The main differences are the quality of the imaging. There is a remarkable difference when looking at the images we receive compared to those of an earlier model, meaning a much more accurate result.

We are also able to measure visceral fat, that is the fat located under the muscles around the organs, known to cause diabetes, heart disease and many other illnesses. Whilst I understand this may not be particularly important in the body building aspect, it can help you get a picture of your overall cardiovascular health (think of it as an added bonus).

There is plenty more information on our facebook page or website.

CLARITY
High-resolution images and exacting precision through latest generation DXA technology from GE

Research-grade image resolution helps provide a high degree of clinical confidence

Enhanced ability to locate artifacts, identify areas of high density and identify bone edges for exceptional accuracy and reproducibility of BMD results

Image quality comparable to radiographs helps you identify and classify vertebral deformities based on etiology, grade, and shape, but with a lower dose than conventional X-ray

Greater precision assists in detecting small and statistically significant changes sooner, which can help motivate patient compliance, guide treatment decisions, or reduce the sample size required for clinical trials

Narrow-angle fan beam technology with Multi-View Image Reconstruction (MVIR) eliminates magnification errors

Direct-to-digital detector with a staggered array eliminates dead spots while helping to more accurately identify region-of-interest boundaries

VERSATILITY
Product features that accommodate a large number of patient sizes and conditions

A large scan window and high arm height accommodate patients up to 200kgs

Full suite of bone health applications including BMD, vertebral fracture assessment, pediatrics, orthopedics and more

Body composition analysis including visceral fat quantification
 
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