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Liang X, Aouizerat BE, So‐Armah K, Cohen MH, Marconi VC, Xu K, Justice AC. DNA methylation-based telomere length is associated with HIV infection, physical frailty, cancer, and all-cause mortality. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14174. [PMID: 38629454 PMCID: PMC11258465 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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Telomere length (TL) is an important indicator of cellular aging. Shorter TL is associated with several age-related diseases including coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Recently, a DNA methylation-based TL (DNAmTL) estimator has been developed as an alternative method for directly measuring TL. In this study, we examined the association of DNAmTL with cancer prevalence and mortality risk among people with and without HIV in the Veterans Aging Cohort Study Biomarker Cohort (VACS, N = 1917) and Women's Interagency HIV Study Cohort (WIHS, N = 481). We profiled DNAm in whole blood (VACS) or in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (WIHS) using an array-based method. Cancer prevalence was estimated from electronic medical records and cancer registry data. The VACS Index was used as a measure of physiologic frailty. Models were adjusted for self-reported race and ethnicity, batch, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and five cell types (CD4, CD8, NK, B cell, and monocyte). We found that people with HIV had shorter average DNAmTL than those without HIV infection [beta = -0.25, 95% confidence interval (-0.32, -0.18), p = 1.48E-12]. Greater value of VACS Index [beta = -0.002 (-0.003, -0.001), p = 2.82E-05] and higher cancer prevalence [beta = -0.07 (-0.10, -0.03), p = 1.37E-04 without adjusting age] were associated with shortened DNAmTL. In addition, one kilobase decrease in DNAmTL was associated with a 40% increase in mortality risk [hazard ratio: 0.60 (0.44, 0.82), p = 1.42E-03]. In summary, HIV infection, physiologic frailty, and cancer are associated with shortening DNAmTL, contributing to an increased risk of all-cause mortality.
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- Xiaoyu Liang
- Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsMichigan State UniversityEast LansingMichiganUSA
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- Translational Research Center, College of DentistryNew York UniversityNew YorkNew YorkUSA
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of DentistryNew York UniversityNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Boston University School of MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of MedicineStroger Hospital of Cook CountyChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public HealthThe Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical CenterAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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- Department of PsychiatryYale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
- VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest HavenConnecticutUSA
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest HavenConnecticutUSA
- Department of Internal MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
- Yale School of Public HealthNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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Costa NDSD, Lima LS, Galiciolli MEA, Ribeiro DHF, Ribeiro MM, Garica GDPJ, Marçal IS, Silva JFD, Pereira ME, Oliveira CS, Guiloski IC. Drug-induced osteoporosis and mechanisms of bone tissue regeneration through trace elements. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 84:127446. [PMID: 38615498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Osteoporosis is associated with an imbalance in bone formation, with certain drugs used in disease treatment being implicated in its development. Supplementation with trace elements may contribute to bone regeneration, offering an alternative approach by enhancing bone mineral density (BMD) and thereby thwarting the onset of osteoporosis. This review aims to assess the mechanisms through which trace elements such as copper (Cu), iron (Fe), selenium (Se), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) are linked to increased bone mass, thus mitigating the effects of pharmaceuticals. Our findings underscore that the use of drugs such as aromatase inhibitors (AIs), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), antiretrovirals, glucocorticoids, opioids, or anticonvulsants can result in decreased BMD, a primary contributor to osteoporosis. Research indicates that essential elements like Cu, Fe, Se, Mn, and Zn, through various mechanisms, can bolster BMD and forestall the onset of the disease, owing to their protective effects. Consequently, our study recommends a minimum daily intake of these essential minerals for patients undergoing treatment with the aforementioned drugs, as the diverse mechanisms governing the effects of trace elements Cu, Fe, Mn, Se, and Zn facilitate bone remodeling.
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- Nayara de Souza da Costa
- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80035-000, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, Brazil.
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Skelton M, Callahan C, Levit M, Finn T, Kister K, Matsumura S, Cantos A, Shah J, Wadhwa S, Yin M. Men with HIV Have Increased Alveolar Bone Loss. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4314428. [PMID: 38826270 PMCID: PMC11142359 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4314428/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Background Periodontal health in men with HIV remains understudied, despite suggestions of associations between HIV infection and gingival pocketing, periodontal attachment loss, and gingival inflammation. As antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLWH), aging-related risk factors and comorbidities, including periodontitis, have emerged. This study aims to assess alveolar bone height, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) cytokines, and periodontal disease activity in men with and without HIV. Methods Ninety-three men (50 HIV+, 43 HIV‒) aged 35-70 years were recruited from Columbia University Irving Medical Center clinics. Periodontal examination, GCF collection, and intraoral radiographs were conducted. Results While no significant differences were observed in bleeding on probing, clinical attachment loss and pocket depths, men with HIV exhibited significantly greater alveolar crestal height on radiographs compared to men without HIV (HIV + 3.41+/-1.35 mm, HIV- 2.64+/-1.01 mm; p = 0.004), reflecting greater alveolar bone loss. GCF IL6 levels showed a trend towards elevation in men with HIV (HIV + 0.349+/-0.407 pg/ml, HIV- 0.220+/-0.228 pg/ml; p = 0.059). Conclusions Men with HIV demonstrate increased alveolar bone loss compared to those without HIV, possibly mediated by elevated IL6 levels. These results underscore the importance of comprehensive oral health management in PLWH and highlight the need for further research understanding the mechanisms linking HIV infection, cytokine dysregulation, and periodontal health.
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Wadhwa S, Levit M, Matsumura S, Hsieh SJ, Kister K, Silva C, Shah J, Cantos A, Bohn B, Demmer RT, Yin MT. Evaluation of the mandibular condylar bone microarchitecture in people living with HIV. Oral Dis 2024; 30:2355-2361. [PMID: 37338087 PMCID: PMC10730762 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES People living with HIV (PLWH) have been shown to have lower bone density at the spine, hip, and radius. However, whether a similar bone phenotype is seen in craniofacial bones is not known. The goal of this study was to evaluate the bone microarchitecture of the mandibular condyle in PLWH. METHODS We recruited 212 participants, which included 88 HIV-negative participants and 124 PLWH on combination antiretroviral therapy with virological suppression from a single academic center. Each participant filled out a validated temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain screening questionnaire and had cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of their mandibular condyles. Qualitative radiographic evidence of temporomandibular joint disorders-osteoarthritis (TMJD-OA) assessment and quantitative microarchitecture analysis of their mandibular condylar bones were conducted. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference in either self-reported TMD or in radiographic evidence of TMJD-OA in PLWH compared with HIV-negative controls. Linear regression analysis revealed that positive HIV status remained significantly associated with increased trabecular thickness, decreased cortical porosity, and increased cortical bone volume fraction after adjusting for race, diabetes, sex, and age. CONCLUSION PLWH have increased mandibular condylar trabecular bone thickness and cortical bone volume fraction compared with HIV-negative controls.
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- Sunil Wadhwa
- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Division of Infectious Diseases
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Division of Infectious Diseases
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- University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Division of Infectious Diseases
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Schinas G, Schinas I, Ntampanlis G, Polyzou E, Gogos C, Akinosoglou K. Bone Disease in HIV: Need for Early Diagnosis and Prevention. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:522. [PMID: 38672792 PMCID: PMC11051575 DOI: 10.3390/life14040522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The transformation of HIV into a manageable chronic condition has unveiled new clinical challenges associated with aging-related pathologies, including bone disease. This review explores the intricate relationship between HIV, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and bone disease, highlighting the necessity of early diagnosis and preventative strategies to mitigate the increased risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fractures in people living with HIV (PLWHIV). It synthesizes the current literature to elucidate the multifactorial etiology of bone pathology in this population, that includes direct viral effects, chronic immune activation, ART-associated risks, and the impact of traditional risk factors for bone loss. Through a critical examination of modern diagnostic methods, lifestyle modifications, evidence-based preventive actions, and pharmacological treatments, the necessity for comprehensive management is highlighted, along with recommendations for integrated healthcare approaches vital for achieving optimal patient outcomes. By advocating for a proactive, patient-centered, and multidisciplinary strategy, this review proposes a plan to integrate bone health into standard HIV care through active risk identification, vigilant screening, effective preventive measures, tailored treatments, and informed decision-making, in an effort to ultimately enhance the quality of life for PLWHIV.
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- Georgios Schinas
- School of Medicine, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece; (G.S.); (G.N.); (E.P.); (C.G.)
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece;
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- School of Medicine, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece; (G.S.); (G.N.); (E.P.); (C.G.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece; (G.S.); (G.N.); (E.P.); (C.G.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece; (G.S.); (G.N.); (E.P.); (C.G.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece; (G.S.); (G.N.); (E.P.); (C.G.)
- Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece
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Caglar B, Durcan E, Karaali R, Balkan II, Kaya SY, Yavuzer H, Konukoglu D, Aygun G, Saltoglu N, Bulut IN, Sonmezoglu K, Kadioglu P, Mete B, Tabak OF. Bone Metabolism in Men who Live with HIV Aged 50 years and Over: Impact of Infection Duration. Curr HIV Res 2024; 22:65-71. [PMID: 38279729 DOI: 10.2174/011570162x273667231213061301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis and effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) lead to similar life expectancy in people living with HIV (PLWH) compared to the general population. This population faces problems such as decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis in men aged 50 years and over who were PLWH and to determine risk factors and changes in bone metabolism with bone turnover markers. METHODS 79 male PLWH aged 50 years and over were followed up in our outpatient clinic between May 2021 and October 2021. The patients' demographic, clinical, laboratory, and DEXA data were analyzed. Serum levels of bone turnover markers were measured. RESULTS The prevalence of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and normal BMD was found to be 55.7%, 13.9%, and 30.4%, respectively. A correlation was found between low BMD and low body mass index, elapsed time since diagnosis of HIV infection, high rate of use of ART, and long usage time of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate + protease inhibitor. A one-year increase in HIV infection duration was associated with an increased risk of low BMD by 1.246. CONCLUSION Compared to studies conducted on the general population, the prevalence of osteoporosis in male PLWH aged 50 years and older was two times higher. The limited effect of the duration of ART use on low BMD may be due to the patients' histories of replacement therapy. Therefore, to eliminate the negative effects of ART on BMD, it may be beneficial to start replacement therapy when necessary.
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- Bilge Caglar
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Geriatrics, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Smith WP. Negative Lifestyle Factors Specific to Aging Persons Living with HIV and Multimorbidity. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 2024; 23:23259582241245228. [PMID: 39051608 PMCID: PMC11273731 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241245228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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The primary goal of medical care during the pre-antiretroviral therapy (ART) era was to keep persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) alive, whereas since the advent of ART, the treatment objective has shifted to decreasing viral loads and infectiousness while increasing CD4+ T-cell counts and longevity. The health crisis, however, is in preventing and managing multimorbidity (ie, type 2 diabetes), which develops at a more accelerated or accentuated pace among aging persons living with HIV. Relative to the general population and age-matched uninfected adults, it may be more difficult for aging HIV-positive persons who also suffer from multimorbidity to improve negative lifestyle factors to the extent that their behaviors could support the prevention and management of diseases. With recommendations and a viable solution, this article explores the impact of negative lifestyle factors (ie, poor mental health, suboptimal nutrition, physical inactivity, alcohol use) on the health of aging individuals living with HIV.
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Castro AP, Brito KB, Oliva TDR, Silva IMS, Kato BDS, Caldeira GAM, Santos FM, Libonati RMF. Fracture Risk with Modified FRAX in Men Living with HIV. J Clin Densitom 2024; 27:101460. [PMID: 38128450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocd.2023.101460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aging of the HIV-infected population and prolonged use of ARTs, produced metabolic alterations, including increased fracture risk. FRAX is a validated, computer-based clinical fracture risk calculator which estimates 10-year risk of major fracture, and hip fracture. However may underestimate risk in HIV-infected individuals. Several experts recommend considering HIV a cause of secondary osteoporosis. METHODOLOGY Were included 52 men living with HIV, classified as high, moderate and low risk using ABRASSO graphic tool. RESULTS High risk prevalence found for major fracture and hip fracture were both 2 (4.2 %) using FRAX; while 10 (20.8 %) and 14 (29.2 %) using modified FRAX, respectively. Considering bone densitometry, 5 (12.8 %) were high risk for hip fracture and was noticed an increase in high risk major fracture from 4.2 % with FRAX to 5.1 % with FRAX considering bone densitometry. As for the low risk, 19 (39.6 %) for major fracture and 23 (47.9 %) for hip fracture with FRAX. While low risk modified FRAX were 0 (0 %) for major fracture and 8 (16.7 %) for hip fracture. It was also evidenced an association of high risk for major fracture and hip fracture with modified FRAX using Fisher's exact test [p=0.0273 (bilateral)]. CONCLUSION It was concluded is recommended using modified FRAX for people living with HIV for better control and therapeutic decision-making about osteometabolic alterations provocated for the virus and ARTs.
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Vélez-Díaz-Pallarés M, Delgado-Silveira E, Fernández-Fradejas J, Montero-Llorente B, Palomar-Fernández C, Montero-Errasquín B, Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Álvarez-Díaz A. Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Older People Living With HIV: A Scoping Review. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2023; 94:445-460. [PMID: 37851956 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV from a progressive and often fatal infection to a chronic disease. Currently, people living with HIV (PLHIV) have near-normal life expectancy; however, they face accelerated ageing and a rise in non-AIDS-defining HIV-associated conditions. Comorbidities increase the number of prescribed drugs and, therefore, the risk of polypharmacy and prescribing potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). Still, there are no specific tools to identify PIMs in older PLHIV, which opens a pathway to investigate the particularities in the prescription of medication in this population. METHODS We conducted a scoping review in 5 electronic databases for studies reporting the use of tools to identify PIMs in older PLHIV. No language or date restrictions were applied. To complete the search, abstracts published in the most relevant HIV Conferences and Events in their editions from 2010 to 2022 were screened. RESULTS Of 50,193 records returned (13,701 of the databases and 36,492 of the Congresses), 39 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies were single-centre and conducted in Europe. Twenty-eight studies were cross-sectional, and most researchers used explicit criteria, mainly Beers and STOPP-START criteria, to identify PIMs. CONCLUSIONS Potentially inappropriate prescribing is frequent among older PLHIV. Explicit conventional tools to identify PIMs in older populations may need to be adapted to tackle the needs of PLHIV. Implicit tools may be more valid, although their use is more time-consuming, and standardization is complex.
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- Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS. Madrid, Spain; and
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- Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS. Madrid, Spain; and
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Kunimoto Y, Matamura R, Ikeda H, Horiguchi H, Fujii S, Kobune M, Fukudo M, Toda T. Adherence of denosumab treatment for low bone mineral density in Japanese people living with HIV: a retrospective observational study. J Pharm Health Care Sci 2023; 9:45. [PMID: 38057906 DOI: 10.1186/s40780-023-00315-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term care issues, specifically metabolic bone disorders, are a concern for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) who undergo life-long antiretroviral therapy (ART). Previous clinical trials with denosumab, an anti-RANKL antibody inhibitor, have revealed its effectiveness in increasing bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with osteoporosis. However, there are limited data on adherence and effectiveness of denosumab treatment for osteoporosis in PLWH. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the adherence and effectiveness of denosumab treatment for osteoporosis in Japanese PLWH. METHODS This study is a retrospective exploratory analysis of 29 Japanese PLWH who initiated denosumab treatment for osteoporosis, between 2013 and 2021. The study included patients who received at least one dose of denosumab every 6 months. Adherence and persistence were defined as receiving two consecutive injections of denosumab 6 months ± 4 weeks apart and 6 months + 8 weeks apart, respectively. The primary outcome measure of the study was the adherence of denosumab treatment for 24 months. The secondary outcome measures included treatment persistence and BMD. The period after January 2020 was defined as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic period, and its impact on adherence was investigated. RESULTS The treatment adherence rates at 12 and 24 months were 89.7% and 60.7%, respectively. By contrast, the treatment persistence at 12 and 24 months was 100% and 85.7%, respectively. More patients in the group who initiated denosumab treatment after the COVID-19 pandemic reached non-adherence than in the group who initiated denosumab treatment before the pandemic. BMD at the lumbar spine and femoral neck significantly increased compared to that at baseline, with median percentage changes of 8.7% (p < 0.001) and 3.5% (p = 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that patients in the study had a high rate of non-adherence but a lower rate of non-persistence. Additionally, PLWH on ongoing ART experienced increased BMD with denosumab treatment. This study provides an opportunity to improve future strategies for denosumab treatment in the Japanese PLWH.
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- Yusuke Kunimoto
- Department of Pharmacy, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University of Science, Sapporo, Japan
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Wang Z, Gu Y, Wang R, Xiang S, Jin Z, Tong P, Lv S, Liu X. Total hip and knee arthroplasty in HIV- and HCV-positive hemophilia patients: short term follow-up of 14 patients. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:946. [PMID: 38057748 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07087-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Haemophilic arthropathy (HA) is a common comorbidity of haemophilia. Some people with haemophilia (PWH) were human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive. Arthroplasty is an effective treatment for end-stage HA. This study was carried out to report the effectiveness and satisfaction following total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in PWH with HIV. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients with haemophilia and HIV undergoing THA or TKA in our centre from January 2015 to June 2020 were reviewed. All patients were followed for at least twenty-four months. The improvements in postoperative indicators were evaluated at the latest follow-up, including the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, range of motion (ROM), and validated joint scores such as Knee Society Score (KSS; clinical and functional) and Harris Hip Score (HHS). The complications and satisfaction were analysed likewise. Those were utilized to weigh the risks and benefits of the procedure in the population. RESULTS Fourteen patients (7 hips and 14 knees) were included in the study. The follow-up of the THA cohort was 53.3 months (range, 27-82) and the TKA cohort was 50.1 months (range, 25-85), respectively. The average VAS score was ameliorated from 7.3 to 3.0 and 6.6 to 2.8 in the two groups (P < .001, respectively). Similarly, two cohorts (THA and TKA) showed statistically significant changes in the extension and flexion ROM between the preoperative and the latest follow-up (P < .05, P < .001, respectively). Besides, statistically significant differences between the preoperative and final follow-up values of HHS (from 41.6 to 82.3), clinical KSS (from 34.8 to 72.8), and functional KSS (from 42.9 to 73.2) were observed (P < .001, respectively). Notably, there were 4 complications noted among 21 arthroplasties performed, giving a 19.0% complication rate. Based on the satisfaction score, the majority of patients were optimistic about the arthroplasty. CONCLUSION Given these findings, THA or TKA of the PWH with HIV is a worthwhile procedure and can be performed by an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary team in a tertiary centre with a good haemophilia care system.
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- Zhengming Wang
- Shi's Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Guanghua Clinical Medical College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Karras SN, Koufakis T, Dimakopoulos G, Zisimopoulou E, Mourampetzis P, Manthou E, Karalazou P, Thisiadou K, Tsachouridou O, Zebekakis P, Makedou K, Metallidis S, Kotsa K. Down regulation of the inverse relationship between parathyroid hormone and irisin in male vitamin D-sufficient HIV patients. J Endocrinol Invest 2023; 46:2563-2571. [PMID: 37245160 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02112-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) predisposes to endocrine disorders, manifesting as a metabolic phenotype that affects the entire adipose-musculoskeletal unit (AMS). The present cross-sectional study aimed to investigate differences in irisin and adiponectin concentrations between people living with HIV and healthy controls, as well as to explore potential correlations between the levels of the aforementioned adipokines and markers of calcium homeostasis. METHODS 46 HIV-infected individuals and 39 healthy controls (all men) were included in the study. Anthropometric data, adipokine levels, 25-hydroxyvitamin D [(25(OH)D)] and parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations were evaluated in the two groups. Correlations for the relationship between adiponectin, irisin, and PTH levels were examined. The results were adjusted for several confounders, including 25(OH)D levels, anthropometry, physical activity, bone mineral density, testosterone levels, and exposure to ultraviolet B radiation. RESULTS Mean adiponectin concentrations were significantly lower in the HIV group compared to the control group: 5868 ± 3668 vs 9068 ± 4277 ng/mL, p = 0.011. The same was applicable to irisin concentrations: 8.31 ± 8.17 (HIV) vs 29.27 ± 27.23 (controls) ng/mL, p = 0.013. A statistically significant and negative correlation was observed between irisin and PTH in the control group (r = - 0.591; p = 0.033). In contrast, no significant correlation was observed between PTH and irisin in the HIV group (p = 0.898). CONCLUSION Our results are the first to suggest a possible down regulation of the inverse relationship between PTH and irisin in HIV patients and to highlight that AMS dyshomeostasis could be involved in the development of skeletal and adipose HIV-related morbidities.
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- S N Karras
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- BIOSTATS, Epirus Science and Technology Park Campus of the University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Infectious Diseases Division, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Infectious Diseases Division, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Infectious Diseases Division, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, 1st. Kiriakidi Street, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Macdonald HM, Maan EJ, Berger C, Côte HCF, Murray MCM, Pick N, Prior JC. Long-Term Change in Bone Mineral Density in Women Living With HIV: A 10-Year Prospective Controlled Cohort Study. JBMR Plus 2023; 7:e10761. [PMID: 37614300 PMCID: PMC10443077 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Women living with HIV (WLWH) may be at higher risk for osteoporosis and fragility fractures. However, limited prospective data describe long-term trajectories of bone mineral density (BMD) in WLWH versus women without HIV. Thus, in this prospective study, we aimed to compare 10-year change in areal BMD (aBMD) between WLWH (n = 49; 36.8 ± 8.8 years; 96% pre/perimenopausal) and HIV-negative women (population-based controls; n = 49; 41.9 ± 9.2 years; 80% pre/perimenopausal). In an exploratory analysis, we compared fracture history between WLWH and controls. Outcomes were lumbar spine (L1 to L4), total hip, and femoral neck aBMD at baseline and follow-up, which occurred at 13 and 10 years in WLWH and controls, respectively. We fit multivariable regression models to compare baseline and 10-year change in aBMD between groups, adjusting for osteoporosis risk factors. Within WLWH, we examined associations between aBMD and HIV-related factors, including combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) duration. WLWH were diagnosed 6.5 ± 3.7 years before baseline, 80% were on cART for 241 ± 142 weeks, and 49% had HIV plasma viral load <40 copies/mL. Before and after adjusting for osteoporosis risk factors, baseline and 10-year change in aBMD did not differ between WLWH and controls at any site. At baseline, more WLWH than controls reported a history of low-trauma fracture (30% versus 10%, p < 0.05) and major osteoporotic fracture (17% versus 4%, p < 0.05). During follow-up, the number of WLWH and controls with incident fragility fracture was not significantly different. Lifetime cART duration and tenofovir use were not associated with aBMD 10-year percent change. Higher CD4 count at baseline was positively associated with femoral neck aBMD 10-year percent change. Long-term aBMD change in this small WLWH cohort paralleled normal aging, with no evidence of influence from cART use; however, these results should be interpreted with caution given the small sample size. Larger cohort studies are needed to confirm these findings. © 2023 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Heather M. Macdonald
- Active Aging Research TeamUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
- Department of Family PracticeFaculty of Medicine, University of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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- Oak Tree Clinic, BC Women's Hospital and Health CentreVancouverBCCanada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreMontrealQCCanada
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory MedicineUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
- Centre for Blood ResearchFaculty of Medicine, University of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
- Women's Health Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
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- Oak Tree Clinic, BC Women's Hospital and Health CentreVancouverBCCanada
- Women's Health Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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- Oak Tree Clinic, BC Women's Hospital and Health CentreVancouverBCCanada
- Women's Health Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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- Women's Health Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, Department of Medicine, Division of EndocrinologyUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
- School of Population and Public HealthFaculty of Medicine, University of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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Liu B, Li K, Li S, Zhao R, Zhang Q. The association between the CD4/CD8 ratio and surgical site infection risk among HIV-positive adults: insights from a China hospital. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1135725. [PMID: 37497209 PMCID: PMC10366603 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1135725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Purpose It is well known that the CD4/CD8 ratio is a special immune-inflammation marker. We aimed to explore the relationship between the CD4/CD8 ratio and the risk of surgical site infections (SSI) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive adults undergoing orthopedic surgery. Methods We collected and analyzed data from 216 HIV-positive patients diagnosed with fractures at the department of orthopedics, Beijing Ditan Hospital between 2011 and 2019. The demographic, surgical, and hematological data for all patients were collected in this retrospective cohort study. We explored the risk factors for SSI using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Then, the clinical correlation between the CD4 count, CD4/CD8 ratio, and SSI was studied using multivariate logistic regression models after adjusting for potential confounders. Furthermore, the association between the CD4/CD8 ratio and SSI was evaluated on a continuous scale with restricted cubic spline (RCS) curves based on logistic regression models. Results A total of 23 (10.65%) patients developed SSI during the perioperative period. Patients with hepatopathy (OR=6.10, 95%CI=1.46-28.9), HIV viral load (OR=8.68, 95%CI=1.42-70.2; OR=19.4, 95%CI=3.09-179), operation time (OR=7.84, 95%CI=1.35-77.9), and CD4 count (OR=0.05, 95%CI=0.01-0.23) were risk factors for SSI (P-value < 0.05). Our study demonstrated that a linear relationship between CD4 count and surgical site infection risk. In other words, patients with lower CD4 counts had a higher risk of developing SSI. Furthermore, the relationship between CD4/CD8 ratio and SSI risk was non-linear, inverse 'S' shaped. The risk of SSI increased substantially when the ratio was below 0.913; above 0.913, the risk of SSI was almost unchanged. And there is a 'threshold-saturation' effect between them. Conclusion Our research shows the CD4/CD8 ratio could be a useful predictor and immune-inflammation marker of the risk of SSI in HIV-positive fracture patients. These results, from a Chinese hospital, support the beneficial role of immune reconstitution in HIV-positive patients prior to orthopedic surgery.
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Tiewsoh JBA, Antony B. Fractures occurring in human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals observed in coastal Karnataka: A series of 13 cases. Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS 2023; 44:182-184. [PMID: 38223164 PMCID: PMC10785103 DOI: 10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_104_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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- Jutang Babat Ain Tiewsoh
- Department of Microbiology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- Division of Bacteriology, ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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De Vincentis S, Rochira V. Update on acquired hypogonadism in men living with HIV: pathogenesis, clinic, and treatment. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1201696. [PMID: 37455928 PMCID: PMC10338827 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1201696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Hypogonadism is a frequent finding among men living with HIV (MLWH) and it seems to occur earlier in comparison with the general male population. Although the prevalence of hypogonadism in MLWH has significantly lowered thanks to advancements in medical management, it remains high if compared with age-matched HIV-uninfected men, ranging from 13% to 40% in the age group of 20-60 years. Signs and symptoms of low serum testosterone (T) in MLWH are cause of concern since they are non-specific, of mild-to-moderate degree, and often overlapping with those of infection per se. For these reasons, hypogonadism can be underestimated in the absence of targeted laboratory blood examinations. With regard to the etiological factors involved in the T decrease, emerging evidence has suggested the functional nature of hypogonadism in MLWH, pointing out the mutual relationship between sex steroids, health status, comorbidities, and HIV-related factors. In agreement with this hypothesis, a therapeutic approach aiming at improving or reversing concomitant diseases through lifestyle changes (e.g. physical activity) rather than pharmacological T treatment should be theoretically considered. However, considering both patient's barriers to lifestyle changes to be maintained overtime and the lack of evidence-based data on the efficacy of lifestyle changes in normalizing serum T in MLWH, T therapy remains an option when other non-pharmacological interventions are ineffective as well as for all other functional forms of hypogonadism. From this perspective, the traditional therapeutic management of male hypogonadism in MLWH, especially the role of T supplementation, should be revised in the light of the probable functional nature of hypogonadism by considering a good balance between benefits and harmful. This narrative review presents an overview of current knowledge on hypogonadism in MLWH, deepening the factors driving and taking part in T decrease, providing advice for the clinical approach, and underlining the importance of individualized treatment aiming at optimizing non-gonadal comorbidities and thus avoiding over-, or even unnecessary, treatment with T.
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- Sara De Vincentis
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, Modena, Italy
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, Modena, Italy
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Sviercz FA, Jarmoluk P, Cevallos CG, López CAM, Freiberger RN, Guano A, Adamczyk A, Ostrowski M, Delpino MV, Quarleri J. Massively HIV-1-infected macrophages exhibit a severely hampered ability to differentiate into osteoclasts. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1206099. [PMID: 37404829 PMCID: PMC10315468 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1206099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Osteoclasts play a crucial role in bone resorption, and impairment of their differentiation can have significant implications for bone density, especially in individuals with HIV who may be at risk of altered bone health. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of HIV infection on osteoclast differentiation using primary human monocyte-derived macrophages as precursors. The study focused on assessing the impact of HIV infection on cellular adhesion, cathepsin K expression, resorptive activity, cytokine production, expression of co-receptors, and transcriptional regulation of key factors involved in osteoclastogenesis. Methods Primary human monocyte-derived macrophages were utilized as precursors for osteoclast differentiation. These precursors were infected with HIV, and the effects of different inoculum sizes and kinetics of viral replication were analyzed. Subsequently, osteoclastogenesis was evaluated by measuring cellular adhesion, cathepsin K expression, and resorptive activity. Furthermore, cytokine production was assessed by monitoring the production of IL-1β, RANK-L, and osteoclasts. The expression levels of co-receptors CCR5, CD9, and CD81 were measured before and after infection with HIV. The transcriptional levels of key factors for osteoclastogenesis (RANK, NFATc1, and DC-STAMP) were examined following HIV infection. Results Rapid, massive, and productive HIV infection severely impaired osteoclast differentiation, leading to compromised cellular adhesion, cathepsin K expression, and resorptive activity. HIV infection resulted in an earlier production of IL-1β concurrent with RANK-L, thereby suppressing osteoclast production. Infection with a high inoculum of HIV increased the expression of the co-receptor CCR5, as well as the tetraspanins CD9 and CD81, which correlated with deficient osteoclastogenesis. Massive HIV infection of osteoclast precursors affected the transcriptional levels of key factors involved in osteoclastogenesis, including RANK, NFATc1, and DC-STAMP. Conclusions The effects of HIV infection on osteoclast precursors were found to be dependent on the size of the inoculum and the kinetics of viral replication. These findings underscore the importance of understanding the underlying mechanisms to develop novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of bone disorders in individuals with HIV.
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Hmamouchi I, Paruk F, Tabra S, Maatallah K, Bouziane A, Abouqal R, El Maidany Y, El Maghraoui A, Kalla AA. Prevalence of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis among rheumatology patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:59. [PMID: 37129714 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01246-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The prevalence of glucocorticosteroid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is well established in higher income countries. There are limited studies showing a wide prevalence of GIOP in Africa. Prospective studies are needed on GIOP in African rheumatology patients to implement appropriate management algorithms. PURPOSE The prevalence of glucocorticosteroid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is well established in developed countries, but little is known about GIOP in African adult patients with inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of GIOP and osteoporotic fracture risk in African patients with inflammatory RMDs according to radiographic and bone mineral density (BMD) findings. METHODS PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and African Index Medicus were searched up to 31 December 2020. Heterogeneity was assessed using I2 statistic across the included studies. A random-effects model was applied to estimate the pooled effect size across studies. All statistical analyses were performed using STATA™ version 14 software. The study was registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42021256252. RESULTS In this meta-analysis, a total of 7 studies with 780 participants, stratified by geographical region were included. The pooled prevalence of GIOP based on BMD data was 47.7% (95% CI 32.9-62.8) with 52.2% (95% CI 36.5-67.6) in North African countries and 15.4% (95% 1.9-45.4%) in South Africa with a high heterogeneity (I2 = 93.3%, p = 0.018). There was no data from the rest of African countries. We were unable to complete the meta-analysis of osteoporotic fractures due to the lack of available data. CONCLUSION This study revealed that the prevalence of GIOP varies significantly in Africa. There is no information, however, for most of Africa, and further prospective studies are needed to develop context-specific GIOP preventive strategies in patients with RMDs.
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- Ihsane Hmamouchi
- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology (LBRCE), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.
- Health Sciences College, International University of Rabat (UIR), Rabat, Morocco.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Science, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Lecturer of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Rheumatology Department, Kassab Orthopedics Institute, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology (LBRCE), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology (LBRCE), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
- Acute Medical Unit, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
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- Rheumatology Department, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK
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- Private Medical Office, Rabat, Morocco
- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Matovu FK, Pettifor JM, Compston JE. HIV and Bone Health: Considerations for Menopausal Women Living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. J Bone Miner Res 2023; 38:617-618. [PMID: 37068495 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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- Flavia Kiweewa Matovu
- Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) Research Collaboration, Kampala, Uganda
- Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- SAMRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ahmed M, Mital D, Abubaker NE, Panourgia M, Owles H, Papadaki I, Ahmed MH. Bone Health in People Living with HIV/AIDS: An Update of Where We Are and Potential Future Strategies. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030789. [PMID: 36985362 PMCID: PMC10052733 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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The developments in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) treatment and in the care of people living with HIV (PLWHIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) over the last three decades has led to a significant increase in life expectancy, on par with HIV-negative individuals. Aside from the fact that bone fractures tend to occur 10 years earlier than in HIV-negative individuals, HIV is, per se, an independent risk factor for bone fractures. A few available antiretroviral therapies (ARVs) are also linked with osteoporosis, particularly those involving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) coinfection is associated with a greater risk of osteoporosis and fracture than HIV monoinfection. Both the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) via a DEXA scan are routinely used in the assessment of fracture risk in individuals living with HIV, as bone loss is thought to start between the ages of 40 and 50 years old. The main treatment for established osteoporosis involves bisphosphonates. Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D is part of clinical practice of most HIV centers globally. Further research is needed to assess (i) the cut-off age for assessment of osteoporosis, (ii) the utility of anti-osteoporotic agents in PLWHIV and (iii) how concomitant viral infections and COVID-19 in PLWHIV can increase risk of osteoporosis.
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- Musaab Ahmed
- College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of HIV and Blood Borne Virus, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
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- Clinical Chemistry Department, College of Medical Laboratory Science, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum P.O. Box 407, Sudan
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
- Department of Medicine and HIV Metabolic Clinic, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
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Dela SS, Paruk F, Cassim B. Clinical profile, risk factors and functional outcomes in women and men presenting with hip fractures in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Arch Osteoporos 2022; 18:7. [PMID: 36484955 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-022-01196-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Rationale Appropriate screening can prevent osteoporotic hip fractures (HF). There is little data on clinical risk factors (CRFs) from Africa. MAIN RESULT Subjects with HF had similar CRFs to high income countries and poor functional outcomes post HF. SIGNIFICANCE Screening and treatment algorithms to improve outcomes post HF need to be implemented. PURPOSE Limited data exist on clinical risk factors (CRFs) for and functional outcomes following hip fractures (HF) in South Africa (SA). METHODS In a prospective observational study conducted in two municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, a structured questionnaire recorded demographic data, CRFs, self-reported chronic medical conditions and functional status. Parametric and non-parametric tests were used to test for differences and the McNemar test for change over time. RESULTS The median age of the 287 subjects was 72 years (IQR 64-80 years) with the majority women (67.2%), who were significantly older than men. Two or more comorbidities were present in 76.3%. Hypertension (71.4%) and diabetes (29.6%) were most common. Eleven (3.8%) reported a previous diagnosis of osteoporosis and four (1.4%) prior treatment for osteoporosis. A history of cancer (15.4% v. 1.2%, p < 0.001), previous diagnosis of osteoporosis (17.9% v. 1.6%, p < 0.001) and treatment for osteoporosis (7.7% v. 0.4%, p < 0.001) was significantly more common in private compared to public sector subjects. African subjects had a higher prevalence of HIV infection compared to Indian (12.5% v. 0%, p < 0.001) while Indian subjects were more likely to report two or more comorbidities (p = 0.003) and hypertension (p = 0.005) compared to African subjects. Common CRFs were a previous fracture (32.4%), prior fall (24.7%), weight below 57 kg (23.3%), smoking (19.2%) and alcohol use of more than 3 units per day (17.8%). Less than 5% reported a history of parental HF or glucocorticosteroid use. Functional status was available for 206 subjects. Of the 163 participants who had surgery, 81% were independent prior to the HF, compared to the significantly lower 6.7% and 56.4% at 30 days and 1 year post fracture, respectively. The proportion with some degree of dependency rose significantly from 19% pre-fracture to 43.6%, 1 year post-fracture. Walking up stairs and transfer from bed to chair were the most commonly affected activities. CONCLUSION Clinical risk factors for HF are similar to those published internationally and support the use of current risk assessment models in SA. Targeted management and rehabilitation programs are required to improve functional outcomes post-HF.
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- Sapna S Dela
- Department of Internal Medicine, Edendale Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine (SCM), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), 89 Selby Msimang Rd, Plessislaer, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Division of Internal Medicine, SCM, College of Health Sciences, UKZN, Durban, South Africa
- Department of Rheumatology, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, 719 Umbilo Rd, Umbilo, Berea, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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- Department of Geriatrics, Division of Internal Medicine, SCM, College of Health Sciences, UKZN, Durban, South Africa
- Department of Geriatrics, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, 719 Umbilo Rd, Umbilo, Berea, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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Zhao R, Ma R, Zhao C, Zhang Q. Risk Factors for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2022; 38:869-874. [PMID: 36166235 DOI: 10.1089/aid.2021.0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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A lack of studies analyze risk factors for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients. We questioned (1) what clinical features of HIV-positive patients suffered with ONFH are; (2) what the independent risk factors for ONFH in HIV-positive patients are. A retrospective case-control study was performed in our institution from January 2013 to January 2020. A total of 57 HIV-positive patients with ONFH and 114 HIV-positive patients without ONFH were enrolled. Clinical characteristics of ONFH in HIV-positive patients were described. Multivariate logistic analysis was performed, respectively, to determine independent risk factors for ONFH in HIV-positive patients. Among 57 HIV-positive patients with ONFH, 35 patients (61.41%) were noted as Association Research Circulation Osseous stage 4. Independent risk factors of ONFH identified by multivariate analysis were prior lowest CD4+ T lymphocyte count <50 [odds ratio = 4.800; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.194-19.296; p = .027], tenofovir (TDF) use ≥1 year (odds ratio = 2.621; 95% CI = 1.199-5.729; p = .016), and corticosteroid use ≥3 months (odds ratio = 8.932; 95% CI = 2.172-36.724; p = .002). We recommend that orthopedic surgeons highly suspect the possibility of ONFH in HIV patients with prior lower CD4+ T lymphocyte count, longer TDF, and corticosteroid use.
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- Rugang Zhao
- Department of Orthopedic, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Krankowska DC, Załęski A, Wiercińska-Drapało A. Frailty and prefrailty in people living with HIV, with focus on women living with HIV. Int J STD AIDS 2022; 33:1106-1110. [PMID: 36217985 DOI: 10.1177/09564624221127744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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With the increasing lifespan of people living with HIV (PLWH), frailty and prefrailty are becoming topics which require more attention. The reciprocal interactions between chronic inflammation, comorbidities and frailty demonstrate the complex pathophysiology of frailty and its consequences. Female sex, HIV infection without antiretroviral treatment, reduced CD4 cell count, depression and cardiovascular disease are some of the risk factors for frailty among PLWH. Frailty predisposes to falls and can therefore lead to more frequent fractures, hospitalization and death, especially in women with osteoporosis. Continuous antiretroviral treatment, prevention of comorbidities such as depression and diagnosis of prefrailty are crucial interventions to slow the development of frailty. This review summarizes the literature on frailty in people living with HIV and discusses frailty management strategies in order to improve the health outcomes in women living with HIV.
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- Dagny C Krankowska
- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, 37803Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.,Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, 37803Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.,Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, 37803Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.,Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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Safreed-Harmon K, Fuster-RuizdeApodaca MJ, Pastor de la Cal M, Lazarus JV. Problems undermining the health-related quality of life of people living with HIV in Spain: a qualitative study to inform the development of a novel clinic screening tool. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:84. [PMID: 35614470 PMCID: PMC9131550 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-01978-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background In settings with high antiretroviral therapy coverage, numerous health-related issues continue to undermine the health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people living with HIV (PLHIV). As part of a larger study to develop and validate a new patient-reported outcome measure for use in HIV clinical care in Spain, we sought to identify the most burdensome health-related issues experienced by PLHIV in order to determine which issues should be addressed in the new instrument. Methods We conducted a literature review and a qualitative study based on four focus group discussions (FGDs) with key informants in Spain. Participants were selected via purposive sampling. Two FGDs convened 16 expert HIV service providers, and two convened 15 PLHIV with diverse epidemiological profiles. FGDs followed semi-structured interview scripts and incorporated an exercise to prioritise the most critical health-related issues among those named in the discussions. Content analysis was conducted using MAXQDA 12. Results The analysis of FGD data identified several broad categories of issues that were perceived to negatively affect PLHIV. The most frequently named issues fell within the categories of social problems; physical symptoms; psychological problems; and sexuality-related problems. Regarding social problems, stigma/discrimination was by far the issue raised the most frequently. In the prioritisation exercise, stigma/discrimination was also ranked as the most burdensome issue by both service providers and PLHIV. Within the physical symptoms category, the issues named most frequently were sleep-related problems, fatigue, physical pain and body fat changes. Regarding psychological problems, FGD participants most commonly spoke of emotional distress in general terms, and also called attention to depression and anxiety. In the prioritisation exercise, both service providers and PLHIV ranked psychological well-being as the second-most important issue following stigma. Sexuality-related problems that were reported included sexually transmitted infections, hormonal problems, lack of libido, and general sexual dissatisfaction. Conclusions PLHIV are negatively affected by a wide range of health-related issues. HIV-related stigma and psychological well-being remain major challenges. Identifying and addressing these and other issues in routine clinical care supports healthy aging and may ultimately contribute to better health and HRQoL outcomes in this population.
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- Kelly Safreed-Harmon
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Sociedad Española Interdisciplinaria del Sida (SEISIDA), Madrid, Spain.,Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Madrid, Spain
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- Sociedad Española Interdisciplinaria del Sida (SEISIDA), Madrid, Spain.,Bizkaisida, Bilbao, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Ralston SH, Rizzoli R. Unusual Causes of Osteoporosis. Calcif Tissue Int 2022; 110:529-530. [PMID: 35403887 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-00974-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- Stuart H Ralston
- Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, MRC Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, UK.
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- Service of Bone Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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