Alcohol consumption remains inconsistently correlated with fracture risk, and a dose–
response meta-analysis for specific outcomes is lacking. The objective of this study was to …

Background Objective measurement of alcohol consumption is important for clinical care
and research. Adjusting for self‐reported alcohol use, we conducted an individual …

Previous studies on the association between alcohol intake and risk of fracture have
reached conflicting findings. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Although observational studies have explored factors that may be associated with
osteoporosis, it is not clear whether they are causal. Osteoporosis in men is often …

There is a limited literature regarding factors associated with self-medication of pain and
discomfort using alcohol, non-prescription substances or overuse of prescription …

Objective: Polysubstance use is common among people with HIV infection (PWH) and with
substance use disorder (SUD), but its effects are understudied. We aimed to identify …

Pain and heavy alcohol consumption are prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS
(PLWH), each contributing to impaired functioning and diminished quality of life. Each of …

The transformation of HIV into a manageable chronic condition has unveiled new clinical
challenges associated with aging-related pathologies, including bone disease. This review …

Background HIV infection is now largely a chronic condition as a result of the success of
antiretroviral therapy. However, several comorbidities have emerged in people living with …

Background Food insecurity and substance use are common among people living with HIV
(PLWH). Substance use may help people cope with hunger and thus be associated with …