title: Diagnostic imaging and biochemical markers of bone turnover.
abstract: The diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis has evolved markedly in the last several decades. Nurses caring for patients with osteoporosis and those working in prevention settings must have an understanding of the tools currently available to diagnose the disease and measure treatment response. The purpose of this article is to describe current diagnostic imaging techniques and biochemical markers of bone turnover in osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of Tampa, Florida 33606, USA.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Kessenich
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D015519:Bone Density; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D006278:Medicare; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers