Bone mineral density in people living with HIV: a narrative review of the literature

Bone mineral density in people living with HIV: a narrative review of the literature

Abstract Bone health status is largely absent in South Africa, the main reasons being the absence and cost-effectiveness of specific screening equipment for assessing bone mineral density (BMD). Various risk factors seem to play a role, some of which can be modified to change bone health status. Urb...

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Main Authors: M. J. Kruger, T. A. Nell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Subjects:
HIV
Body composition
Bone mineral density
QUS
DEXA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12981-017-0162-y

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