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ba0003pp314 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

The effect of risedronate on hypogonadal osteoporotic HIV males treated with highly active anti-retroviral therapy: a pilot study

Pepe Jessica , Isidori Andrea M , Falciano Mario , Iaiani Giancarlo , Salotti Alessandra , Diacinti Daniele , Del Fiacco Romano , Sbardella Emilia , Cipriani Cristiana , Piemonte Sara , Raimo Orlando , D'angelo Antonella , Romagnoli Elisabetta , Lenzi Andrea , Minisola Salvatore

Objective: We evaluated the effect of risedronate on BMD and bone turnover markers in HIV infected osteoporotic males, according to their gonadal status.Methods: 41 HIV patients treated with highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) were followed for 24 months and divided into two groups: patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia with fractures (Group A, n=20) and those without (Group B, n=21). Group A and B were fur...