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How many people are in dire need for new HIV meds in the US in 2007

The number of salvage patients may be calculated with some current data and assumptions:450,000 under treatment in the US Assume: aconservative high estimate of 60 % of patients treated have undetectable viral load (under 50 copies per ml)(from 96 week studies of different drugs) so, 40 % have over 50 copies per ml out of …

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Comments from Dr Paul Bellman about HIV rescue therapy

Dear Nelson and Friends, I read with interest the attached excellent review of treatment strategies for PRN Notebook by Dr’s Charles Farthing and Athe Tsibris. I believe and feel strongly that two incorrect conclusions might be drawn from the studies presented in article that could adversely effect treatment strategy in individual patients. 1. Firstly, the …

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The second wave of HAART: Combining MK 518 plus TMC 125 or Maraviroc

Now, patients with HIV multidrug resistance can start three active drugs in three different expanded access programs! This is the first time this has been possible in the 25 years of the AIDS epidemic. The closest thing to this wonderful time was the 1996-1998 period. This information was provided by Merck (Feb 20, 2007): Co-Administration …

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Maraviroc, a new entry inhibitor, available via expanded access

First watch this cool video that explains how Maraviroc workshttps://www.maraviroceap.com/interested_healthcare_professional/ccr5_tropism_video.aspx Overview and Registration for the Maraviroc EAP——————————————————————————– Overview of the Maraviroc EAPWelcome to the Maraviroc EAP Website. Maraviroc is an investigational drug being developed for use in combination with other antiretroviral medications for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus, type-1 (HIV-1) infected treatment-experienced patients. Maraviroc …

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Lipodystrophy Treatments by Nelson Vergel September 2006 Some HIV+ people experience unwanted body shape changes and metabolic problems. These problems are often grouped together and referred to as lipodystrophy. However, when talking about treatments for lipodystrophy, it is better to look at these problems individually.The body changes that have been seen in HIV+ people can …

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FDA Approves Radiesse for Facial Lipoatrophy In late December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Radiesse, a new injectable therapy for the treatment of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with HIV; Radiesse was also approved as a cosmetic treatment for moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds. Radiesse, manufactured by BioForm Medical, contains a …

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Chipmunk Cheeks and Bullfrog Neck

Banishing Chipmunk Cheeks and Bullfrog NeckTreating these and other body changes from HIV drugs by Enid Vázquez – Test Positive Aware ——————————————————————————– Some people experienced facial wasting as a result of HIV treatment, others got a fat face. Nelson Vergel had the swollen glands on the side of his face that made it look bigger. …

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