HIV Patients Suffer More From Osteoporosis
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 08:28
in Health & Medicine
Following the introduction of HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy), the survival and quality of life for people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) have increased in the resource-rich countries. However, with this improved prognosis an increase in long term negative disorders has been observed, namely osteoporosis (the gradual loss of bone mass). Osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease that is characterized by a reduction in bone mass and its mechanical resistance, and leads to an increased propensity to bone fractures.
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