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KMID : 0882420150880020236
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2015 Volume.88 No. 2 p.236 ~ p.240
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HIV-Infected Patients with Osteoporotic Fractures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Jung Yeon-Oh
Jang Dong-Won
Kwon Yong-Hwan
Kim Seok-Won
Park Soo-Yeon
Chin Bum-Sik
Shin Hyoung-Shik
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Abstract
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The average life expectancy of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients has improved dramatically following the advent of highly active anti-retroviral therapy. However, this increased life expectancy has led to a greater incidence of non-acquired immune deficiency syndrome related diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and other malignancies. Increased bone fragility is also a significant concern, with the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures 3- and 2-times more likely, respectively, among HIV-infected patients. Bone mineral density screenings for osteoporosis will therefore become more important as the HIV-infected population ages. Here, we describe six cases of osteoporotic fractures in HIV-infected patients in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Osteoporosis, Fracture
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