News related to Retrovir (Zidovudine) and/or conditions it is approved for
Retrovirus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Specialty [2009.10.09]
Title: Retrovirus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 10/9/2009 10:24:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2009 10:24:19 AM
IDSA: Obesity Slows Immune Recovery in HIV Infection (CME/CE, with video)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease [2009.11.03]
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- The immune systems of HIV patients who are obese don't respond to antiretroviral therapy as well as do those of people of normal weight, a researcher said here.
Taking Medicine For HIV Proves Hard To Swallow For Many People
Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today [2009.10.23]
Highly active antiretroviral therapy has increased the longevity and quality of life for people living with human immunodeficiency virus. But it requires strict adherence in taking the medicine, something that is extremely difficult for many individuals to do. Two new University of Washington studies illustrate just how hard it is to make sure people take their HIV medication.
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