Bone Mineral Density

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical measurement
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:BMD
gptkbp:affects age
genetics
nutrition
sex
physical activity
medications
hormonal status
gptkbp:decreasedIn gptkb:glucocorticoids
aging
smoking
anticonvulsants
menopause
alcohol abuse
gptkbp:hasClinicalGuideline gptkb:National_Osteoporosis_Foundation_guidelines
gptkb:World_Health_Organization_criteria
gptkbp:hasReferenceStandard gptkb:T-score
gptkb:Z-score
gptkbp:hasUnit g/cm²
gptkbp:highValueIndicates higher bone strength
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bone Mineral Density
gptkbp:improves gptkb:bisphosphonates
hormone replacement therapy
anabolic agents
gptkbp:increasesWith vitamin D supplementation
adequate calcium intake
weight-bearing exercise
gptkbp:lowValueIndicates increased fracture risk
gptkbp:measures gptkb:quantitative_computed_tomography
hip
ultrasound
forearm
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
grams per square centimeter
lumbar spine
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:calcitonin
gptkb:parathyroid_hormone
estrogen
vitamin D
testosterone
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:bone
bone strength
fracture risk
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of osteoporosis
monitoring bone health
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BMD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7