DXA TECHNOLOGY

DEFINING THE GOLD
STANDARD IN DXA
TECHNOLOGY

DXA is considered the gold standard body composition assessment method within research settings¹ because of its high accuracy and long-term precision. In fact, Horizon^® DXA system by Hologic exceeds the acceptable body composition precision values by a factor of four,² demonstrating it’s capable of detecting small differences that can result in big changes for a client’s training plan or overall health.

DEFINING THE GOLD STANDARD IN DXA TECHNOLOGY

DXA TECHNOLOGY

WHY CHOOSE HORIZON DXA SYSTEM?

DXA is the most accurate way to measure body fat, lean muscle mass, and bone density.¹ The system’s Advanced Body Composition^® Assessment provides a comprehensive look at the body, including bone, muscle, limb comparison, muscle imbalances, and more. Its high precision and accuracy make it the most reliable option available today.^3,4

The Hologic Difference

Horizon DXA system outperforms the competition across both DXA and non-DXA body composition assessment tools:

CLINICAL EVIDENCE

BACKED UP BY EXTENSIVE RESEARCH

Incorporates reference data from over 20,000 individuals in the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) study operated by the CDC.⁵

SCAN TIME

The fastest scan time on the market so clients can spend less time on the table and more time on the field: A whole body composition scan in as little as 2 minutes.^6*

SCAN TECHNOLOGY

The most advanced scan technology and the greatest number of scan detectors, so you can get the most data possible. Wide angle fan with dynamic calibration and 216 scan detectors.^7*

TOP COMPETITOR

A top competitor in measuring visceral fat, a specific type of fat around the abdomen that can be linked to certain diseases.⁸

ACCESSIBLE

Accommodates a wide variety of body types with a rotating C-arm, a table that lowers to accommodate wheelchair patients and a 500-pound table weight limit.^*

TRAINING SMARTER WITH DXA

Trainers rely on Horizon DXA system to help clients set performance goals and track progress along the way. The system provides a detailed breakdown of both the whole body and regional composition, making it easier to assess changes over time and determine whether specific interventions are effective. “If you’re not monitoring those [body composition] changes, you simply don’t know whether your intervention’s working or not.”

—Gary Slater, Assoc. Professor, Sports Nutrition, University of the Sunshine Coast

Hear from the Founder and CEO of SHIFT, Dr. Ari Levy and his clinical team, as they describe how Horizon DXA system has become an invaluable tool in delivering innovative and effective healthcare for safe weight management, enhanced athletic performance, and overall better Health.

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THE LEADER IN BODY COMPOSITION AND BONE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY SINCE 1987

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2008

2011

In 1987, Hologic introduced the world’s first DXA system that set performance standards for many years to follow. For the first time, physicians could accurately and cost-effectively assess bone mineral content in the spine and hip. This was groundbreaking technology that laid the foundation for decades of innovation. Since then, Hologic has continued to improve its technology and bring it to use for body composition assessment.

The DXA system has long been considered the leader in precise measurements of a person’s percent body fat.¹ However, in the past there was a lack of accurate reference data from which to define healthful levels of percent body fat and muscle mass. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s “National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey” (NHANES) took on the task of collecting accurate body composition data and, in 2008, released the NHANES survey data.

In 2011, Hologic was the first DXA systems manufacturer to incorporate NHANES data into its systems. With the introduction of the Hologic Advanced Body Composition^® Assessment with InnerCore™ Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) Assessment into its Horizon system, Hologic was able to provide physicians with a quick, accurate, and precise low-dose X-ray exam⁹ to help assess fat, lean tissue, and bone for use in assessing body composition. Today, Horizon DXA system scans feature the latest in technological innovation and are being used in medical, wellness, and athletic settings to optimize health plans and training programs.

CUTTING-EDGE INTEGRATED HEALTH AT SHIFT

SHIFT takes an integrated approach to healthcare and helps clients achieve optimum health with cutting-edge techniques and technologies. Physicians, coaches, and dietitians use Horizon DXA system to gain precise data about body composition changes, visceral fat calculation, and bone density information in order to develop personalized health programs that address each client’s individual needs and goals. In addition, the low-level radiation dose of the scan enables the SHIFT team to monitor a client’s body composition changes over time.

Hear from the Founder and CEO of SHIFT, Dr. Ari Levy, and his clinical team, as they describe how Horizon DXA system has become an invaluable tool in delivering innovative and effective healthcare for safe weight management, enhanced athletic performance, and overall better Health.

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References

*For Horizon A system.

Raymond et al. Total and Segmental Body Composition Examination in Collegiate Football Players Using Multifrequency BIA and DXA. J Strength Cond Res. 2018.
Nowitz et al. Short term in-vivo precision of whole body composition measurements on the Horizon A densitometer. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology. 2017.
Hangartner TN. A study of the long-term precision of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry bone densitometers and implications for the validity of the least-significant-change calculation. Osteoporos Int. 2006.
Albanese et al, “Clinical applications of body composition measurements using DXA”, Journal of Clinical Densitometry Vol 6, no 2, 75-85, 2003.
Kelly TL, Wilson KE, Heymsfield SB (2009) Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Body Composition Reference Values from NHANES. PLoS ONE 4(9): e7038. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0007038.
A whole body composition scan takes as little as 2 minutes in Horizon(r) A system, and 5 mins in a Horizon W and Wi. Technical Specifications MAN-03283 Rev 007.
Hologic, MAN-03283 Rev 006 for Horizon A.
Ballard-Barbash et al. Body fat distribution and breast cancer in the Framingham Study. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1990.
Shepherd, Ng, Sommer, Heymsfield. Bone (2017), Bone (2017), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2017.06.010

Disclaimer

1. Gary Slater and Dr. Ari Levy are paid Hologic consultants. Views and opinions expressed herein by third parties are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Hologic.