• Osteoporos Int · Mar 2018

    Meta Analysis

    Reduced bone mineral density in human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals: a meta-analysis of its prevalence and risk factors.

    • S S L Goh, P S M Lai, A T B Tan, and S Ponnampalavanar.
    • Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    • Osteoporos Int. 2018 Mar 1; 29 (3): 595-613.

    AbstractA meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. The prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis in HIV-infected and antiretroviral therapy (ART)-treated individuals was significantly higher than respective controls. Evidence regarding bone loss within first year of HIV infection or ART initiation was preliminary.

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