Serial Bone Density Measurement for Osteoporosis Screening
William D. Leslie, Carolyn Crandall
Abstract
This JAMA Insights describes the association between low bone mineral density and fracture risk and summarizes methods for accurate diagnosis of osteoporosis and monitoring of bone mineral density over time.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOsteoporosisBone mineralBone densityDentistryInternal medicineBone health and osteoporosis researchBone health and treatmentsParathyroid Disorders and Treatments