Brief report: HIV infection is associated with worse bone material properties, independently of bone mineral density
Low bone mineral density (BMD) in HIV-infected individuals has been documented in an increasing number of studies. However, it is not clear whether it is the infection itself or the treatment that causes bone impairment. Microindentation measures bone material strength (Bone Material Strength index)...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
2016
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