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Aerobic Exercise Increases Cognition and Brain Volume in HIV+ People

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Background: HIV infected (HIV+) individuals are now reaching an advanced age, through stable treatment with highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). However, HIV and aging are still risk factors for cognitive decline and neuropathologic deterioration seen in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Healthy lifestyle factors such as regular exercise may provide benefits to HIV+ individuals. Few studies …

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Report from CROI-2013- My Personal Picks

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CROI 2013 Report Nelson Vergel I was happy to attend  CROI-2013 in Atlanta on March 3-6, 2013.  These are areas of great interest to me and in no way attempts to summarize the main findings reported at the conference.  For abstract information, refer to https://www.retroconference.org/AbstractSearch/default2.aspx?conf=22 A baby girl gets cured   The most popular media …

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Johns Hopkins study suggests the commonly prescribed anti-retroviral drug efavirenz attacks brain cells

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Popular HIV drug may cause memory declines Johns Hopkins study suggests the commonly prescribed anti-retroviral drug efavirenz attacks brain cells The way the body metabolizes a commonly prescribed anti-retroviral drug that is used long term by patients infected with HIV may contribute to cognitive impairment by damaging nerve cells, a new Johns Hopkins research suggests. …

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Can an Alzheimer’s Drug Help HIV+ People with Cognitive Dysfunction?

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CROI 2012 Paper #482.  Rivastigmine for the Treatment of HIV-associated Neurocognitive Disorders: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Pilot Study The prevalence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) remains high despite successful antiretroviral therapy.  This study performed by researchers from the HIV Swiss Cohort aimed at looking at the effect of rivastigmine on HAND in patients with …

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