HIV/AIDS & Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome in HIV/AIDS associated with lipodystrophy
Published in AIDS Weekly, August 28th, 2006
"Lipodystrophy (lipo) and metabolic derangements associated with an increased cardiovascular risk are observed frequently in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients who receive antiretroviral treatment (ART).
"The objective of the study was to provide detailed biochemical information about metabolic syndrome in this condition," wrote scientists in the journal Metabolism - Clinical and Experimental.
According to the authors, "One hundred forty-six HIV-infected male and female patients on ART for more than 6 months were...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2006-08-28)
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