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Therapeutic Options for Low Bone Mineral Density in HIV-Infected Subjects

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With the advent of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), the recognition and management of long-term complications of HIV infection and ART are increasingly important for HIV physicians. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is more common in those with HIV infection and this review will outline therapeutic options for the management of low bone mineral density relevant to HIV-infected populations.

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Acknowledgment

This work was supported by the Irish Health Research Board who fund A.G.C. (award HRA_POR/2010/66).

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A. G. Cotter: support, in the form of sponsorship to attend meetings, from M.S.D., Gilead Sciences Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland Ltd), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals; P. W. G. Mallon: support from Molecular Medicine Ireland, Scientific Foundation Ireland, ViiV Healthcare, Gilead Sciences Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland Ltd), Abbott, M.S.D., and Janssen-Cilag.

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Cotter, A.G., Mallon, P.W.G. Therapeutic Options for Low Bone Mineral Density in HIV-Infected Subjects. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep 9, 148–159 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11904-012-0117-9

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