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- *Methods: 149 HIV patients were divided into three groups based on their HAART treatment duration, and BMD was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), while a control group of 20 healthy individuals was also included.
- *Results: Long-term HAART (over 5 years) was linked to significantly lower BMD in the right hip and femoral neck compared to untreated patients, with higher rates of osteopenia/osteoporosis observed in both HAART groups, suggesting that prolonged HAART may negatively
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Objective: To evaluate the influence of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on bone mineral density (BMD) in HIV/AIDS patients and correlating clinical factors.
Methods: 149 HIV patients were divided into 3 groups:untreated group with 41 patients, HAART for 1-2 years group with 60 patients, HAART over 5 years group with 48 patients; 20 healthy individuals included as a control group. BMD-T score and BMD-Z score were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Results: BMD-Z score of right hip was significantly lower in HAART over 5 years group (0.16 ± 0.82) than untreated group (0.61 ± 1.09) (P = 0.039). BMD-Z score of right femoral neck was significantly lower in HAART over 5 years group (-0.002 ± 0.87) than untreated group (0.55 ± 1.08) (P = 0.012). BMD-Z score of HAART for 1-2 years group was not significantly decreased. BMD-Z score of right hip and right femoral neck were correlated negatively with HAART duration. The incidence of osteopenia/osteoporosis in HAART for 1 - 2 years group (31.7%) and HAART over 5 years group (31.3%) were significantly higher than untreated group (12.2%) (P < 0.05). Body weight was revealed as a risk factor of osteopenia/osteoporosis.
Conclusion: BMD of right hip and right femur neck were significantly lower in HAART over 5 years group. The incidence of osteopenia/osteoporosis were significantly higher in patients receiving HAART. BMD were correlated negatively with HAART duration. Patients in long-term HAART combined with risk factors such as old age or lower body weight should be checked by DXA regularly.
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