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Evaluation of screening practices for low bone mass and prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures in people living with human immunodeficiency virus attending a sexual health clinic.

Natalie DavidsonDavid Sowden
Published in: Internal medicine journal (2020)
In this cohort, there was a high prevalence of low bone mass and BMD screening rates of 60%. Our results highlight the importance of this condition and the need to improve screening and availability of BMD assessment.
Keyphrases
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • bone mineral density
  • hepatitis c virus
  • primary care
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • postmenopausal women
  • healthcare
  • soft tissue
  • risk factors
  • tertiary care
  • hiv positive