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Osteopenia

Osteopenia

Lower-than-normal bone mass and bone mineral density. Osteopenia often precedes more severe bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteopenia may be caused by the use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

Osteoporosis