title: Low bone density is not always bisphosphonate deficiency.
abstract: Low bone density is not a one-size-fits-all disorder. We need to carefully consider the diagnostic and therapeutic options before assuming that low bone density is osteoporosis.
authors: Brian F
authors: BF
authors: Mandell
mesh_terms: D018488:Bone Demineralization, Pathologic / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D015519:Bone Density; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates