Who Is At Risk For Lipoatrophy

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Zerit XR and lipoatrophy risk

Greetings from Poland.I've started my treatment in July last year (CD4 100, VL 9000). I am on ATV+Norvir+3TC+d4T XR. Currently, VL undetectable, CD4 250.I am ca. 30 y/o, BMI 25, triglycerid 2.6 mmol, LDL 2.2 mmol, HDL 1.10 mmol.My question:...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dear Ralf-There is no reason to believe Zerit XR will carry much less risk of fat loss than its predecessor Zerit.Watch for thinning of the arms and legs. A tell tale sign is that the veins of your limbs are more prominent. Facial thinning may... Read more »

FTC and lipoatrophy?

Dr. Young,Is FTC one of the drugs considered a high risk for lipoatrophy? If so or not, which are,... Read more »

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

antirretrovirals and lipoatrophy

hello doctor which is the real future risk of developing lipodystrophy or lipoatrophy?, my current... Read more »

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. »

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High Prevalence of d4T-Associated Lipodystrophy Including Lipoatrophy in Children

Data describing lipodystrophy in children from sub-Saharan Africa are extremely limited. However use of d4T is widespread among children receiving ART in the region: in 2008 to 2009 approximately 90% of children on ART were taking d4T. Two posters... Read more »

Current Research on the Mechanisms Causing Lipoatrophy and Potential Treatments

Differential Effect of HIV Protease Inhibitors on Adipogenesis: Intracellular Ritonavir Is Not Sufficient to Inhibit Differentiation (Poster 724) Authored by C. Vernochet, S. Azoulay, D. Duval, R. Guedj, G. Ailhaud, C. Dani A Prospective Cohort... Read more »

Transcript of The Body's Live Chat on Lipoatrophy (Fat Loss) With Dr. Joel Gallant

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on lipoatrophy (fat loss), which took place on Nov. 1, 2005, at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr.... Read more »

ACTG 5202 Substudy Finds Little Lipoatrophy but Signs of Bone Loss Across the Board; Devil Is in the Details

Below is the transcript of a press conference held at CROI 2010 on Feb. 18, in which Grace McComsey, M.D., of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, discusses a study she presented on bone and limb fat outcomes in a substudy of the... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may not only have to deal with the threat of illness but the toll of illness. All that is required to stay healthy and alive can leave an everlasting mark! I'm referring to... Read more »

Lipoatrophy Center

Posted by Bear60, 3 Replies

I was looking for that pop-up and here it is. It's something new at the BODY and includes personal interviews. Mostly has to do with reversing the effects of Lipoatrophy with cosmetic surgery I believe: ... Read more »

Lipoatrophy correction

Posted by ConFe, 1 Reply

I've been told about BioAlcamid to correct lipoatrophy, Does anybody have comments about this product. Also I'd like to know the Doctor's name who is in Tijuana Mexico? a friend of mine told me that This Doctor is the best to correct lipoatrophy.... Read more »

lipoatrophy treatment in Philly?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have been searching for someone who will provide the new sculptra treatment for facial lipoatrophy in the Philadelphia area. I have had no luck with my search. Either the doctor is not aware of the procedure or insurance is not accepted. If... Read more »

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