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MRK 518, an integrase inhibitor, available now

This new drug , first in the new integrase class, is now available via an expanded access program(EAP). If you have resistance to three drug classes, have your doctor fill out the form at the bottom on this page to request to be part of this EAP. Patients should not contact Merck for access. https://benchmrk.com/secure/earmrk/earmrk.html …

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New Option for HIV related Facial Lipoatrophy to be approved soon in the US

I had a call with Bioform, the makers of Radiesse yesterday. I am organizing a group of treatment activists to meet with them to discuss their patient assistance program design soon. We still do not know what the cost for HIV related work will be or what the patient assistance program will look like. I …

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Good News for People in Salvage Therapy: Merck to start its expanded access program for its integrase inhibitor MRK 518

I am very excited about this expanded access of Merck’s integrase inhibitor, MRK 518. I have been taking it for 3 months now with the new protease (Prezista) and have been able to reach undetectable viral load for the first time in 23 years. My CD4 cells have more than doubled from 180 to 440 …

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Polycythemia, Anabolic Steroids and HIV Wasting

Some HIV positive people need to gain lean body mass and weight but develop polycythemia when using nandrolone or other anabolics, so their doctors refuse to prescribe these important medicines. Polycythemia is an increase in red blood cells and hematocrit that can cause increased blood viscosity, making it more difficult for the heart to pump …

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Transcript of The Body’s Live Chat on Multidrug Resistance

The Body Transcript of The Body’s Live Chat on Multidrug Resistance With Nelson Vergel July 10, 2006 Following is the transcript of The Body’s live chat on multidrug resistance, which took place on July 10, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The chat was moderated by The Body’s editorial staff and hosted by HIV treatment …

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HIV Lecture in Houston – July 12

Open to patients and clinicians Date: Wednesday, July 12 Time : 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Place: Lovett Inn ( https://www.lovettinn.com/main.php ) Speakers: Dr Shannon Schrader and Nelson Vergel TOPICS: 1- Updated review of HIV pipeline products 2- How to best maximize the effects of Prezista, the newly approved protease inhibitor for multi-protease resistant virus …

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Prezista’s( a new HIV protease inhibitor) approval today- My comments

Prezista (TMC 114, a new protease inhibitor) got approved by the FDA today. I have a few comments for those wishing to start this drug. First, avoid virtual monotherapy at all costs, if you can. Virtual monotherapy means adding a new drug to a failing regimen to which your virus has developed resistance. This approach …

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Update on Current Options in the US for HIV-related Facial Wasting

Gang Some of you have emailed me to ask me about my opinions lately on the most popular options for facial reconstruction. I have been following this field for almost 7 years now and my opinions have evolved with time. I have realized that there is place for each of the facial reconstruction products in …

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Fort Lauderdale and Miami Lectures in June

JUNE 6 6:00 PM Free Dinner Artserve Auditorium located at 1350 EAST SUNRISE BLVD. Fort Lauderdale (Broward County Library Building right next to the auto dealers & Holiday Park) Topics: How to qualify for a free wellness program in Ft Lauderdale,Upcoming new HIV medications and Clinical Trials,Exercise, body composition and HIV,The effects of Alcohol and …

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