title: HIV and bone health.
abstract: Bones are the foundation of our bodies; without healthy bones, we can become vulnerable to poor overall health. People with HIV are susceptible to bone loss, and to a condition called osteoporosis that may lead to fractures. In addition, as people with HIV are living longer due to effective antiretroviral therapy, bone complications may worsen as a result of aging and long-term HIV disease. Aging, antiretroviral drugs, traditional bone loss risk factors, and lifestyle all contribute to bone deterioration in the setting of HIV.
authors.forename: Matt
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sharp
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000502:physiology; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium