title: Osteoporosis in persons with HIV: a future epidemic?
abstract: Given the aging of the American population with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the high prevalence of suboptimal 25(OH)D (vitamin D) levels, osteoporosis is likely to be a growing concern among clinicians caring for this population. HIV infection has been shown to be a strong predictor for an abnormal dual X-ray absorptionmetry testing and is potentially a risk for fractures at older ages. This paper reviews management issues for osteoporosis specific to the population with HIV, including both prevention and treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors