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Metabolic Complications Myths (November/December 2007)
A fascinating look at some of the myths about body shape changes associated with HIV and HIV treatment.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Body Shape Changes (Lipodystrophy) (March 21, 2009)
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From AIDS InfoNet
A Short Guide to the History of Metabolic Complications in HIV (Regularly Updated)
Read the Body's interview with Dr. Bob Frascino or listen to our podcast.
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Body Shape Changes Dramatically Impact the Self-Esteem of HIV-Positive People (April 15, 2009)
Nelson Vergel, a longtime HIV activist and 26-year survivor of HIV, created an anonymous Internet survey that asks people with HIV to detail the impact of body shape changes on their quality of life and self esteem.
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This Month in HIV: 2009 Update on Body Shape Changes and HIV (April 2009)
HIV activist and long-time survivor Nelson Vergel leads a discussion with Donald Kotler, M.D., who is an expert on metabolic complications and HIV. They fill us in on some of the latest updates regarding fat loss and fat gain in people with HIV.
In This Month in HIV, from The Body
Lipodystrophy Conference Update (January/February 2009)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Nutritional Management of Lipodystrophy (April 13, 2008)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
HIV Lipodystrophy: Where Are We After Ten Years? (July-December 2007)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Abnormalities of Body-Fat Distribution (July 2007)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult (geared for health care providers).
From AETC National Resource Center
Metabolic Complications of HIV Therapy (September 2006)
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In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Lipodystrophy (August 15, 2006)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
Metabolic Complications of HIV Therapy (May 2006)
A highly thorough overview of lipodystrophy, insulin resistance, bone disease and other HIV/HAART-related metabolic problems.
From HIV InSite
Avoiding Metabolic Problems: Dietary Advice for HIV-Positive People (March/April 2006)
Includes helpful tips and a detailed chart of safe and unsafe foods for people at risk for metabolic problems such as body fat changes, high cholesterol/triglycerides and diabetes.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Metabolic Complications in HIV-Infected Patients Receiving HAART (February 3, 2006)
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Body Distortion -- Lipodystrophy (2006)
Part of "A Practical Guide to HIV Drug Side Effects"
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From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
Lipoatrophy Q & A With Dr. Joel Gallant (November 1, 2005)
Read the transcript of The Body's online chat with prominent HIV specialist Dr. Gallant, in which Dr. Gallant answers questions about the causes of, and solutions for, body fat changes in HIVers.
From The Body
Lipodystrophy (May 2005)
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From AIDSinfo
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes (Winter 2003/2004)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Metabolic Complications Associated With HIV Disease (March/April 2003)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network

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