Bone mineral density and trabecular bone score in treatment-na ïve patients with non-cirrhotic hepatitis C virus infection

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that HCV infection is an independent risk factor for osteoporosis, especially among postmenopausal women. Therefore, the appropriateness of screening for osteoporosis in postmenopausal HCV-positive women should be considered.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research