NewsRx

Search our medical news database

HIV/AIDS Therapy

Gemfibrozil marginally effective in protease inhibitor-associated hypertriglyceridemia

Published in AIDS Weekly, February 10th, 2003

"Hypertriglyceridemia is common in patients with HIV, especially those taking protease inhibitors or with lipodystrophy, frequently observed at levels associated with accelerated cardiac disease," according to recent research from Australia.

J. Miller and colleagues at St. Vincent's Hospital conducted a study "to explore the efficacy and safety of gemfibrozil for hypertriglyceridemia in patients with HIV infection."

"Following a 4-week period of dietary intervention alone, patients were randomized to gemfibrozil or matching placebo," the researchers wrote. "37 men were randomized (17 gemfibrozil, 20 placebo) with median fasting triglycerides 5.6...

Want to see the full article?

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Buy Now


Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of AIDS Weekly


NewsRx is Social

Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:

Follow NewsRx on Twitter

NewsRx on Facebook

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership 2011 Winner
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx on Facebook