Impact of HIV and antiretroviral initiation on skeletal biology
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Funding Fogarty Program
HIV-associated Noncommunicable Diseases Research at LMIC Institutions
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Impact of HIV and antiretroviral initiation on skeletal biology
Principal Institution
Columbia University Health Sciences
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Yin, Michael T; Moyses, Rosa Maria Affonso
Project Contact Information
Email:
mty4@cumc.columbia.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2022–2024
Country
Brazil
Project Description
Osteoporosis and fractures are recognized complications of HIV and antiretroviral therapy. We will use advanced bone imaging and bone biopsies assays to compare bone structure and quality after starting two different common antiretroviral regimens, and to determine the mechanisms of bone loss caused by antiretrovirals.
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