Lipodystrophy is a condition that many people with HIV develop. Their appearance can change dramatically and they may experience dangerous cholesterol levels. In this webcast, learn more about this recently recognized syndrome, its possible causes, and how it is linked to long-term HIV survival.
Keywords: lipodystrophy, HIV complications, fat changes, fat distribution, fat redistribution, AIDS complications, AIDS, HIV, body shape changes, lipid levels, body image, cholesterol, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, insulin resistence, HAART, HIV medications, antiretroviral, protease inhibitors, antiviral, nucleocide analogs
Fat changes known as lipodystrophy can be very disturbing to people receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Listen to experts discuss some important preliminary data showing some features of lipodystrophy may be reversible.
Keywords: AIDS complication, HIV complication, lipodystrophy, HIV, HAART, antiretroviral therapy, protease inhibitors, PIs, nucleoside analogs, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, NRTI, NRTIs, Non Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, NNRTI, NNRTIs, lipoatrophy, insulin resistance, HOPS, HIV Outpatient Study, Avandia, rosiglitazone, human immunodeficiency syndrome, highly active antiretroviral therapy, cholesterol, lipid levels, hypercholesterolemia
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if you've ever read the fine print above your signature on a medical insurance claim form. But what does it really mean? What are you releasing, and to whom? And what about all the writing on the back of the form? Join our panel of experts as they discuss your medical privacy rights are and what rights you give up when you make an insurance claim.
Keywords: Insurance claim, health insurance, confidentiality
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.
Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, diabetes, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ambien, Zolpidem, Sonata, Zaleplon, Valium, Diazepam, Librium, Chlordiazepoxide, metabolism, sleep deprivation, hormones, cortisol, stress hormone, obesity, puberty, immune system, immune function, stress, sleep wake cycle
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