Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis
Background/Aims: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the most common infections worldwide. Several epidemiologic studies have suggested that patients with HCV infection might be at an increased risk of osteoporosis. However, the data on this relationship remains inconclusive. This meta-analy...
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doaj-7dec3f5a02d34af5aff33fb4c2a6512c2020-11-24T21:30:35ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsThe Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology1319-37671998-40492017-01-0123421622110.4103/sjg.SJG_452_16Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysisKarn WijarnpreechaCharat ThongprayoonPanadeekarn PanjawatananParkpoom PhatharacharukulPatompong UngprasertBackground/Aims: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the most common infections worldwide. Several epidemiologic studies have suggested that patients with HCV infection might be at an increased risk of osteoporosis. However, the data on this relationship remains inconclusive. This meta-analysis was conducted with the aim to summarize all available evidence. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE databases from inception to June 2016. Studies that reported relative risks, odd ratios (OR), or hazard ratios comparing the risk of osteoporosis among HCV-infected patients versus those without HCV infection were included. Pooled OR and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random-effect, generic inverse variance method. Results: Four studies met our eligibility criteria and were included in the analysis. We found a higher risk of osteoporosis among patients with chronic HCV with OR of 1.65 (95% CI: 0.98–2.77). Sensitivity analysis including only studies with higher quality yielded a higher OR, and the result was statistically significant (OR: 2.47; 95% CI: 1.03–5.93). Conclusions: Our study demonstrated a higher risk of osteoporosis among HCV-infected patients. Further studies are required to clarify how this risk should be addressed in clinical practice.http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2017;volume=23;issue=4;spage=216;epage=221;aulast=WijarnpreechaBone mineral densityhepatitis C virusmeta-analysisosteopeniaosteoporosis |
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Karn Wijarnpreecha Charat Thongprayoon Panadeekarn Panjawatanan Parkpoom Phatharacharukul Patompong Ungprasert Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Bone mineral density hepatitis C virus meta-analysis osteopenia osteoporosis |
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Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis |
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Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis |
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Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis |
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Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis |
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Hepatitis C virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis |
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hepatitis c virus infection and risk of osteoporosis: a meta-analysis |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology |
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1319-3767 1998-4049 |
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Background/Aims: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the most common infections worldwide. Several epidemiologic studies have suggested that patients with HCV infection might be at an increased risk of osteoporosis. However, the data on this relationship remains inconclusive. This meta-analysis was conducted with the aim to summarize all available evidence.
Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE databases from inception to June 2016. Studies that reported relative risks, odd ratios (OR), or hazard ratios comparing the risk of osteoporosis among HCV-infected patients versus those without HCV infection were included. Pooled OR and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random-effect, generic inverse variance method.
Results: Four studies met our eligibility criteria and were included in the analysis. We found a higher risk of osteoporosis among patients with chronic HCV with OR of 1.65 (95% CI: 0.98–2.77). Sensitivity analysis including only studies with higher quality yielded a higher OR, and the result was statistically significant (OR: 2.47; 95% CI: 1.03–5.93).
Conclusions: Our study demonstrated a higher risk of osteoporosis among HCV-infected patients. Further studies are required to clarify how this risk should be addressed in clinical practice. |
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Bone mineral density hepatitis C virus meta-analysis osteopenia osteoporosis |
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