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Jamshaid M, Heidari A, Hassan A, Mital D, Pearce O, Panourgia M, Ahmed MH. Bone Loss and Fractures in Post-Menopausal Women Living with HIV: A Narrative Review. Pathogens 2024; 13:811. [PMID: 39339002 PMCID: PMC11435029 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13090811] [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: 08/18/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Post-menopausal women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (WLHIV) face an increased risk of bone fractures due to the relationship between HIV-related factors and menopause. This narrative review aims to summarise the current knowledge about fracture risk among post-menopausal WLHIV in particular looking at hormonal changes, combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), lifestyle factors, and psychosocial implications. We also profiled a summary of the significant, recent studies of post-menopausal WLHIV residing in low-income countries (LIC). METHODS A thorough search of the literature was performed across PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar, focussing on studies published between 2000 and 2024. Inclusion criteria entailed original research, reviews, and meta-analyses addressing bone mineral density (BMD), fracture incidence, and related risk factors in post-menopausal WLHIV. RESULTS The review identified 223 relevant studies. Post-menopausal WLHIV exhibit significantly lower BMD and higher fracture rates compared to both HIV-negative post-menopausal women and pre-menopausal WLHIV. cART, particularly tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), contributes to reduced BMD. Menopausal status exacerbates this risk through decreased oestrogen levels, leading to increased bone resorption. Moreover, lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and low physical activity are more prevalent in PWHIV, which further elevates fracture risk. Different psychosocial factors may make WLWHIV more vulnerable at this stage of their life, such as depression, isolation, stigma, and housing and nutritional issues. Women living in LICs face a variety of challenges in accessing HIV care. There are gaps in research related to the prevalence of osteoporosis and bone loss in post-menopausal WLHIV in LICs. CONCLUSION Post-menopausal women living with HIV face a significantly higher risk of bone loss and fractures due to the combined effects of HIV and menopause. Antiretroviral therapy (particularly TDF), lifestyle factors, and psychosocial challenges exacerbate this risk. There is a need for careful selection of cART, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and emerging treatments such as Abaloparatide. A holistic approach including lifestyle changes and psychosocial support is crucial to reduce fracture risk in WLHIV, especially in low-income countries.
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- Maryam Jamshaid
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Trust, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Trust, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21500, Egypt
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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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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 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
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Buckingham, Buckingham MK18 1EG, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD, UK
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Buckingham, Buckingham MK18 1EG, 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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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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Milic J, Renzetti S, Morini D, Motta F, Carli F, Menozzi M, Cuomo G, Mancini G, Simion M, Romani F, Spadoni A, Baldisserotto I, Barp N, Diazzi C, Mussi C, Mussini C, Rochira V, Calza S, Guaraldi G. Bone Mineral Density and Trabecular Bone Score Changes throughout Menopause in Women with HIV. Viruses 2023; 15:2375. [PMID: 38140615 PMCID: PMC10747369 DOI: 10.3390/v15122375] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to describe the trajectories of bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score (TBS) changes throughout pre-menopause (reproductive phase and menopausal transition) and post-menopause (early and late menopause) in women with HIV (WWH) undergoing different antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) and explore the risk factors associated with those changes. METHODS This was an observational longitudinal retrospective study in WWH with a minimum of two DEXA evaluations comprising BMD and TBS measurements, both in the pre-menopausal and post-menopausal periods. Menopause was determined according to the STRAW+10 criteria, comprising four periods: the reproductive period, menopausal transition, and early- and late-menopausal periods. Mixed-effects models were fitted to estimate the trajectories of the two outcomes (BMD and TBS) over time. Annualized lumbar BMD and TBS absolute and percentage changes were calculated in each STRAW+10 time window. A backward elimination procedure was applied to obtain the final model, including the predictors that affected the trajectories of BMD or TBS over time. RESULTS A total of 202 WWH, all Caucasian, were included. In detail, 1954 BMD and 195 TBS data were analyzed. The median number of DEXA evaluations per woman was 10 (IQR: 7, 12). The median observation periods per patient were 12.0 years (IQR = 8.9-14.4) for BMD and 6.0 years (IQR: 4.3, 7.9) for TBS. The prevalence of osteopenia (63% vs. 76%; p < 0.001) and osteoporosis (16% vs. 36%; p < 0.001) increased significantly between the pre-menopausal and post-menopausal periods. Both BMD (1.03 (±0.14) vs. 0.92 (±0.12) g/cm2; p < 0.001) and TBS (1.41 (IQR: 1.35, 1.45) vs. 1.32 (IQR: 1.28, 1.39); p < 0.001) decreased significantly between the two periods. The trend in BMD decreased across the four STRAW+10 periods, with a slight attenuation only in the late-menopausal period when compared with the other intervals. The TBS slope did not significantly change throughout menopause. The delta mean values of TBS in WWH were lower between the menopausal transition and reproductive period compared with the difference between menopause and menopausal transition. CONCLUSIONS Both BMD and TBS significantly decreased over time. The slope of the change in BMD and TBS significantly decreased in the menopausal transition, suggesting that this period should be considered by clinicians as a key time during which to assess bone health and modifiable risk factors in WWH.
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- Jovana Milic
- Modena HIV Metabolic Clinic, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy;
- Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.M.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy;
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- Hematology and Transplant Center, University Hospital “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona”, 84121 Salerno, Italy;
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.M.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41126 Modena, Italy; (C.D.); (V.R.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Metabolic Sciences and Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41126 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.M.); (C.M.)
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41126 Modena, Italy; (C.D.); (V.R.)
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, Ospedale Civile of Baggiovara, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy;
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- Modena HIV Metabolic Clinic, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy;
- Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.M.); (C.M.)
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico of Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy; (F.C.); (M.M.); (G.C.); (G.M.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.S.); (I.B.); (N.B.)
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Hormone therapy in postmenopausal women living with HIV: a view towards prevention of multiple metabolic conditions and improvement of quality of life. AIDS 2022; 36:1731-1733. [PMID: 36052539 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Solimeo SL, McCoy K, Reisinger HS, Adler RA, Vaughan Sarrazin M. Factors Associated With Osteoporosis Care of Men Hospitalized for Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Study. JBMR Plus 2019; 3:e10198. [PMID: 31667454 PMCID: PMC6808329 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Rates of postfracture DXA and pharmacotherapy appear to be declining despite their known benefits in fracture reduction. We sought to identify factors associated with osteoporosis care among male veterans aged 50 years and older after hip fracture and to evaluate trends in rates of care with an observational cohort design using US Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) inpatient, pharmacy, and outpatient encounters and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outpatient pharmacy claims (2007 to 2014) from men aged 50 years and older treated for hip fracture (N = 7317). We used the Cox proportional hazards model with random effects for the admitting facility. A sensitivity analysis was performed for a subset of patients aged 65 to 99 dually enrolled in Medicare (
N = 5821). Overall, approximately 13% of patients had evidence of osteoporosis care within one year of fracture. In the adjusted model, rural residence was associated with lower likelihood of care, and several comorbidities were associated with higher likelihood of receiving care. In sensitivity analyses of patients dually enrolled in Medicare, rural residence remained associated with lower likelihood of osteoporosis care. Overall rates of care decreased over time, but rates of DXA in the VA remained stable. These findings highlight the ongoing problem of low rates of postfracture care among a population with the highest risk of future fracture and its associated morbidity and mortality. The rural disparity in care and differences in rates of care across healthcare delivery systems illustrates the importance of healthcare delivery systems in promoting pharmacotherapy and DXA after sentinel events. Because the VA removes a majority of cost barriers to care, this integrated healthcare system may outperform the private sector in access to care. However, declining rates of pharmacotherapy imply knowledge gaps that undermine quality care. © 2019 The Authors. JBMR Plus is published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Samantha L Solimeo
- Center for Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA.,Primary Care Data Analytics Team-Iowa City, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA.,Department of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA
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- Center for Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA.,Primary Care Data Analytics Team-Iowa City, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA
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- Center for Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA.,Department of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA
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- Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Richmond VA USA.,Department of Internal Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA USA
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- Center for Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA.,Primary Care Data Analytics Team-Iowa City, Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City IA USA.,Department of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Iowa City IA USA
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Kalyan S, Pick N, Mai A, Murray MCM, Kidson K, Chu J, Albert AYK, Côté HCF, Maan EJ, Goshtasebi A, Money DM, Prior JC. Premature Spinal Bone Loss in Women Living with HIV is Associated with Shorter Leukocyte Telomere Length. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15051018. [PMID: 29783641 PMCID: PMC5982057 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15051018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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With advances in combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), people living with HIV are now surviving to experience aging. Evidence suggests that individuals living with HIV are at greater risk for low bone mineral density (BMD), osteoporosis, and fractures. Better understanding of the pathophysiology of bone health in women living with HIV (WLWH) is important for treatment strategies. The goal of this study was to explore new biological factors linked to low BMD in WLWH. Standardized BMD measures of WLWH were compared to reference values from an unselected population of women from the same geographical region of the same age range. Linear regression analysis was used to assess relationships among health-related characteristics, cellular aging (measured by leukocyte telomere length; LTL), cART, and BMD of WLWH. WLWH (n = 73; mean age 43 ± 9 years) had lower BMD Z-scores at the lumbar spine (LS) (mean difference = -0.39, p < 0.001) and total hip (TH) (-0.29, p = 0.012) relative to controls (n = 290). WLWH between 50 and 60 years (n = 17) had lower Z-scores at the LS (p = 0.008) and TH (p = 0.027) compared to controls (n = 167). Among WLWH, LS BMD was significantly associated with LTL (R² = 0.09, p = 0.009) and BMI (R² = 0.06, p = 0.042). Spinal BMD was adversely affected in WLWH. Reduction of LTL was strongly associated with lower BMD and may relate to its pathophysiology and premature aging in WLWH.
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- Shirin Kalyan
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada.
- Division of Endocrinology; Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, BC Centre for the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Oak Tree Clinic, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada.
- BC Women's Health Research Institute, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada.
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- Oak Tree Clinic, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada.
- BC Women's Health Research Institute, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada.
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- BC Women's Health Research Institute, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada.
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- BC Women's Health Research Institute, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada.
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada.
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- Oak Tree Clinic, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada.
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- Division of Endocrinology; Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, BC Centre for the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Oak Tree Clinic, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada.
- BC Women's Health Research Institute, British Columbia Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada.
- Division of Endocrinology; Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, BC Centre for the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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Abstract
Since the implementation of effective combination antiretroviral therapy, HIV infection has been transformed from a life-threatening condition into a chronic disease. As people with HIV are living longer, aging and its associated manifestations have become key priorities as part of HIV care. For women with HIV, menopause is an important part of aging to consider. Women currently represent more than one half of HIV-positive individuals worldwide. Given the vast proportion of women living with HIV who are, and will be, transitioning through age-related life events, the interaction between HIV infection and menopause must be addressed by clinicians and researchers. Menopause is a major clinical event that is universally experienced by women, but affects each individual woman uniquely. This transitional time in women's lives has various clinical implications including physical and psychological symptoms, and accelerated development and progression of other age-related comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive dysfunction, and bone mineral disease; all of which are potentially heightened by HIV or its treatment. Furthermore, within the context of HIV, there are the additional considerations of HIV acquisition and transmission risk, progression of infection, changes in antiretroviral pharmacokinetics, response, and toxicities. These menopausal manifestations and complications must be managed concurrently with HIV, while keeping in mind the potential influence of menopause on the prognosis of HIV infection itself. This results in additional complexity for clinicians caring for women living with HIV, and highlights the shifting paradigm in HIV care that must accompany this aging and evolving population.
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- Nisha Andany
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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