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Observational Study Evaluates AI Detection of Vertebral Fractures in Routine CT Scans — Implications for Osteoporosis Screening

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10 Apr 2026

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New Italian study evaluates AI software for detecting vertebral fractures in routine CT scans of men over 50. This observational research could transform osteoporosis screening by identifying undiagnosed fractures without additional imaging.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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