Open AccessChronic Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy Is a Major Contributor to Balance Disturbances in Persons Living With HIV
Author(s) -
Duaa Z Sakabumi,
Raeanne C. Moore,
Bin Tang,
Patrick A Delaney,
John R. Keltner,
Ronald J. Ellis
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.162
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1944-7884
pISSN - 1525-4135
DOI - 10.1097/qai.0000000000001953
Subject(s) - medicine , odds ratio , balance (ability) , confidence interval , ambulatory , polypharmacy , comorbidity , polyneuropathy , physical therapy
Medical comorbidities accumulate in older persons living with HIV (PLWH), causing disability and reduced quality of life. Sensory neuropathy and polypharmacy may contribute to balance difficulties and falls. The contribution of neuropathy is understudied.