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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Main Authors: Güerri-Fernández, R, Molina, D, Villar-García, J, Prieto-Alhambra, D, al., E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2016