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Lopinavir/ritonavir May Curb Lipoatrophy in HIV
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Limb fat loss is less frequent in patients with HIV who receive lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) therapy compared to efavirenz plus zidovudine/lamivudine, according to North American and Spanish researchers. Reuters Health Information
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"Stealth" Glycoproteins Hide Sperm, Other Cells From Immune System
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Surface glycoproteins on sperm prevent immune cells from recognizing and attacking them, and the same sequences are also found on tumor cells and some pathogens, according to a report in the December 14th issue of The Journal of Biological Chemistry. Reuters Health Information
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Intermittent Antiretroviral Therapy Does Not Improve Quality of Life
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Quality of life declines in HIV-infected patients on CD4-guided intermittent antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared with those who continue on ART without interruptions, according to a substudy of the Strategies of Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (SMART), which was halted in January 2006 after it became clear that patients in the intermittent arm had higher mortality and morbidity rates. Reuters Health Information
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Capsaicin Patch Reduces Pain From HIV Neuropathy
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Treatment with high-concentration capsaicin dermal patch is a safe and well tolerated means of reducing pain associated with HIV-related neuropathy, the results of a pilot study suggest. Reuters Health Information
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