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The FDA says abacavir (Ziagen) does not cause cardiovascular problems, opening the door for GSK to combine it with their new integrase inhibitor for naive patients

This will make it possible for GSK-ViiV to market their new Trii formulation of the new integrase inhibitor GSK572 (generic name: dolutegravir) plus Epzicom (abacavir plus epivir) as a once a day pill for naive patients It contradicts all the previous studies that said that abacavir (Ziagen) causes increased cardiovascular risks. https://www.aidsmap.com/page/1682771/ GSK is currently …

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Interview with author Nelson Vergel about his new book

Full Nelson [ 0 ]February 1, 2011 | Steven Foster 3Share Back by popular demand: author Nelson Vergel wrote Testosterone: A Man’s Guide in part to respond to men’s queries about their diminishing sex drives. Speaker, survivor, and author Nelson Vergel gives OutSmart the no-longer-skinny on ‘Testosterone: A Man’s Guide,’ his first book in over a decade by …

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Update on Egrifta for the reduction of visceral fat accumulation associated with HIV lpodystrophy

Serono launched Egrifta this month. Doctors are calling in the number included in the link below to get the paper work started for insurance reimbursement. It seems that some insurance companies are  already starting to pay for it, but high copays may be required. Serono has a $200 copay assistance per prescription. The total yearly …

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What Happens When Testosterone Replacement Fails to Improve Them?

Erectile Function and Fatigue- What Happens When Testosterone Replacement Fails to Improve Them? By Nelson Vergel Excerpt from “Testosterone: A Man’s Guide” (available on amazon.com ) More articles on testosterone here: https://testosteronewisdom.blogspot.com/ Most men find that their sexual desire increases after they start testosterone replacement. Sexual dreams and nighttime/morning erections may be more easily achievable, but …

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Mitochondrial damage in adipose tissue of untreated HIV-infected patients.

Naive patients not on treatment also have some changes in their mitochondria.  So boys and girls, take your carnitine, coenzyme q-10 and B vitamins to protect your tiny energy factories that seem to be affected by the virus and its treatments.  Decrease in mitochondria or its DNA has been linked to aging and other diseases. …

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My Dream Agenda for an Aging Conference in 2011

This would be a great agenda for an aging conference (HIV or non HIV related). I hope someone sees this and picks it up as a possibility! Advances in Testosterone Replacement for Men and Women Basic  Home – Based Exercise Prescription for the Aging Population Preventing and treating bone loss associated with aging Vitamin D Research …

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