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Low Bone Mineral Density, Fragility Fracture Risk Increased in HIV Patients
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Title Low Bone Mineral Density, Fragility Fracture Risk Increased in HIV Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/717449?src=rss
Description Three new studies add to the evidence that HIV status and the antiretroviral medication regimens used in HIV infection are linked to low bone mineral density and increased risk for fracture. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Family Medicine
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Date Feb 24, 2010
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