CT Emphysema and Deep Learning–derived Vertebral Bone Loss in Individuals without COPD: Findings from MESA

Radiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Elena Ghotbi, Quincy Alexander Hathaway, Payam Jannatdoust, Roham Hadidchi, Michael P. Bancks, D Bluemke, Matthew Budoff, Wendy S. Post, Eric A. Hoffman, Benjamin M. Smith, João A.C. Lima, R. Graham Barr
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DOI: 10.1148/radiol.252251
Cited by: 1
References: 39

Abstract

Among adults without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, quantitative subclinical emphysema-like changes at chest CT were associated with accelerated thoracic vertebral bone loss over time, especially in men.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiology
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
319
Issue
1
Pages
e252251–e252251
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN