High Prevalence of Sarcopenia in HIV-Infected Individuals.

Patricia Echeverría Anna Bonjoch Jordi PuigCarla EstanyArelly OrnelasBonaventura ClotetEugènia Negredo

Published in: BioMed research international (2018)

The prevalence and progression of sarcopenia in HIV-infected patients were high, mainly among women. Further studies are necessary to assess the best approaches to prevent this condition and its consequences.

Keyphrases

hiv infected patients
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
skeletal muscle
polycystic ovary syndrome
community dwelling
risk factors
case control
insulin resistance
cervical cancer screening
type diabetes
pregnant women
breast cancer risk
metabolic syndrome