How Do You Cure Wasting Syndrome

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Wasting Syndrome

Hormone levels can affect the metabolism. HIV seems to change some hormone levels including testosterone and thyroid. Also, cytokines play a role in wasting. Cytokines are proteins that produce inflammation to help the body fight infections. People with HIV have very high levels of cytokines. This makes the body produce more fats and sugars, but less protein. Unfortunately, these factors can work together to create a "downward spiral." For...

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facial wasting miricle cure?

I have had a problem with facial wasting for several years. I have heard of a new "substance" which I believe was discovered in Scandinavia somewhere, and is legal just about everywhere except the US.It starts with "sili" and is...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

OK folks, anybody out there know anything about this? I have not heard anything. Let us know. DTD... Read more »

facial wasting miracle cure?

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

OK all readers, anyone know what this is? Anyone used it? what were the effects? And cost?AF... Read more »

Re: facial wasting miracle cure? - AF

Starts with "sili" and fixes faces? How about "silicone"? ...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

Silicone makes sense, but I don't know if anybody uses this anymore (I have not kept up with my plastic surgery colleagues). AF... Read more »

Re: facial wasting miracle cure? - AF

I've heard of something called bio-polymier. I'm not sure if this is what the writer is talking about. I have a friend that had it done and he looks great. I was told that it worked like collegen but lasted six or seven years. It...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

Ain't no such thing as "miracle cures." Sorry. And I certainly don't trust rumors that originate from Hollywood stars. AF... Read more »

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