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Egrifta Gets Approved for the Treatment of Abdominal Fat Accumulation in HIV- Activists Ask Serono to Price it Affordably

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Fat busting, but at what cost?: https://blogs.poz.com/tim/archives/2010/11/fat_busting_but_at_w.html  Press Release from Serono: https://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/emdserono/47019/ Here’s a link to the full prescribing info via Serono’s website: https://www.emdserono.com/cmg.emdserono_us/en/images/FULL%20PRESCRIBING%20INFORMATION_tcm115_59676.pdf?Version= A Closer Look at Egrifta, a Newly Approved Treatment for HIV-Associated Belly Fat Gain (Lipohypertrophy) https://www.thebody.com/content/art59340.html For physicians interested in learning more about EGRIFTA™ and the process for prescribing EGRIFTA™, call the AXIS …

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Report from the Aging and HIV Workshop- Frailty

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Today was the start of the first international workshop on Aging and HIV in Baltimore. The program was started by Dr L. Ferrucci who gave the first presentation on frailty. He works in geriatrics and presented general data from previous studies in the general aging HIV negative population. He presented compelling data that showed that …

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HIV-resistant cells work in mice. Can they help humans?

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latimes.com HIV-resistant cells work in mice. Can they help humans? California scientists, boosted by stem cell research funding enabled by Proposition 71, are aiming for clinical trials involving gene therapy through bone marrow transplants. By Rachel Bernstein, Los Angeles Times 6:44 PM PDT, August 21, 2010 Clad in a yellow gown, blue foot covers, hair …

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New Drugs and New Combinations – How will They Change What We Do?

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IAC Summary on New Drugs and New Combinations – How will They Change What We Do?  Vienna July 18-23 2010 Joe Eron, Univ of North Carolina This year’s IAC was one of the most exciting and data-filled International AIDS meetings since Vancouver in 1996.  The defining presentation of the meeting was the CAPRISA 004 study that …

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Codes to get Medicare to pay doctors for injection Sculptra or Radiesse in faces of people living with HIV-related facial lipoatrophy

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Wellcare put together a great summary of all codes used for reimbursement.  Medicare decided in January 2010 to cover HIV facial lipoatrophy products as long as the patient has depression induced by this condition. https://www.wellcare.com/WCAssets/corporate/assets/HS134_Dermal_Injections_for_Facial_Lipodystrophy_Syndrome.pdf

Impact of Lipodystrophy on Quality of Life of People Living With HIV- Survey Results

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1. How old are you? answered question 1,325 skipped question 6 ResponsePercent ResponseCount Under 15 years old 0.3% 4 15-20 0.2% 2 20-25 0.5% 7 25-30 1.7% 23 30-35 4.8% 63 35-40 7.8% 104 40-45 23.1% 306 45-50 22.6% 299 50-55 20.8% 275 55-60 11.4% 151 Over 60 6.9% 91 DownloadCreate Chart2. What is your …

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Vitamin and Mineral Use in HIV- Summary of Studies

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 Excellent summary tables on the use of micronutrients in HIV published in Am J Clin Nutr 2007;85:333–45. Printed in USA. © 2007 American Society for Nutrition https://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/85/2/333 Reference Study design, location, and population Vitamin concentrations1 Results and conclusions Cross-sectional studies     Toma et al, 2001 (93) Cross-sectional study in Canada. 11 HIV-positive adults (6 receiving HAART …

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MEDICARE EXPANDS COVERAGE FOR TREATING FACIAL LIPODYSTROPHY SYNDROME IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV

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MEDICARE NEWS For Immediate release Contact: CMS Office of Media RelationsMarch 23, 2010 (202) 690-6145 MEDICARE EXPANDS COVERAGE FOR TREATING FACIAL LIPODYSTROPHY SYNDROME IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced its decision to cover facial injections for Medicare beneficiaries who experience symptoms of depression due to the …

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Strive To Thrive While Growing Older With HIV By Dennis McMillanPublished: February 11, 2010 Nelson Vergel. Photo by Rink. Positive Force will present “Survivor Health Wisdom: Strive to Thrive While Growing Older with HIV” on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market and Octavia Streets. Join Nelson Vergel, …

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Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects

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Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects How to Stay Active and Energetic By Michael Mooney and Nelson VergelSeptember/October 2009 There are many benefits of exercise in HIV disease. Besides the evident improved self-image, energy level, and mental outlook, several research studies performed with HIV-positive people have found the following clinical benefits in body …

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