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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat Loss

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Switching HIV Drugs Fat Loss in the Face Temporary Facial Fillers Permanent Facial Fillers Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is...
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When to start HIV and AIDS treatment?

When is the best time to start the treatment for HIV and AIDS?...
Gerald Pierone, M.D.

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast
The treatment guidelines regarding HIV may be found at this <a href="http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/adult/AA_111003.html" target=_new>link</a>. Here one can find the rationale for antiretroviral treatment, the references,... Read more »

Aids prevention treatment in pregnant womanfollowing rape

What would be the alternative treatment prevention open to a pregnant womanwho has been victimized by rape and exposedto AIDS infection. What drug(s) would provide the list side effect risk tothe unborn child?...
Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "alternative." There is growinginterest in post-exposure prophylaxis for sexual exposures, based on theapparent success of giving antiretroviral therapy to health-care workersafter needle stick... Read more »

hiv/aids treatment

siri want to ask you only in how much year the treatment of hiv/aids will be avilable....
Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES
I'm not exactly sure what the aim of your question is.HIV/AIDS therapies are available in most parts of the world. Appropriately selected and monitored, combination HIV therapies can restore health and prevent death. BY... Read more »

Georgia's Iv-Ig Aids Treatment

I am on the new treatment that is twice a week with no hiv/aids meds. It is called IV-Ig, I was told that savannah was the only place in Georgia to have medicare approve this. What are your feelings on this treatment, I get 150g on Tuesday and...
Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES
IVIG is not generally used for the treatment of HIV. Previous studies failed to show any significant benefit in CD4 count or viral load, though perhaps a reduction in the frequency of certain types of infection.I have to wonder why your doctor has... Read more »
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AIDS Treatment News on Denialists

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
John S. James, AIDS Treatment News

AIDS Treatment Improves Survival: Answering the "AIDS Denialists"

by Bruce Mirken

A sharp decline in AIDS deaths in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia began in 1996, coinciding with the widespread... Read more »

Children & AIDS & treatment

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
am the mother of a 13 yr old prenatally exposed son, has had an AIDS diagnosis since birth. He also has several other problems that may or may not be related to his AIDS diagnosis. He was one of the first children placed on the AZT protocols in the... Read more »

AIDS Treatment policy director

Posted by Anonymous
The Treatment Action Group (TAG), a New York-based nonprofit organization focusing on AIDS research and treatment policy, is hiring a policy director.

"The Policy Director will have a broad-based background incorporating an understanding of science,... Read more »

Women's Aids rise due to lack of treatment

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
The Body, Fall 2002: Women not going for treatment soon enough is a reason why Aids is rising in women in U.S.A.
Don't know how much this rise is. You can read article by typing in "HIV and women fall 2002". Click on "Step Perspective, hiv in... Read more »

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