Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: Related Videos
The treatment of HIV can be very complex with medicines that have to be taken several times a day. Now there are medicines that can be taken once a day. Learn how doctors are striving to make the treatment of HIV more manageable.
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, adherence, compliance, Sustiva, efavirenz, Videx EC, didanosine, Viread, tenofovir, Epivir, lamivudine, Zerit XR, stavudine, Agenerase, amprenavir, ritonavir, Norvir, Reyataz, atazanavir, Viramune, nevirapine, abacavir, Ziagen, once-a-day, once-daily, HIV treatment, HAART, side effects, HIV medicine side effects
Diarrhea in people with HIV may be caused by the disease itself, complications of the disease, or a side effect of treatment. Experts describe the range of therapies available to control this potentially life-threatening condition.
Keywords: diarrhea, HIV, AIDS, human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, hormonal therapy, Sandostatin, octreotide, somatostatin, HIV complications, AIDS complications, HAART, antiretroviral therapy, opportunistic infection, AIDS-induced diarrhea, refractory diarrhea, loperamide, diphenoxylate, Lomotil, Imodium, bulking agents, malabsorption, antimotility agents
Elevated cholesterol can occur as a side effect from HIV treatments. Hear how one person with HIV steps up to the challenge of getting his cholesterol down.
Keywords: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, T cells, CD4 cells, immune system, cholesterol, blood lipids, high cholesterol, Lipitor, lovastatin, Pravachol, pravastatin, diet, exercise, lipid lowering medicines, HIV positive, side effects, antiretrovirals, anti HIV therapy, AZT, azidothymidine, Crixivan, indinavir, Epivir, lamivudine, kidney stones, DDI, didanosine, D4T, stavudine, Zerit, Viread, tenofovir, Sustiva, efavirenz, Trizivir
Fat changes known as lipodystrophy can be very disturbing to people receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Listen to experts discuss some important preliminary data showing some features of lipodystrophy may be reversible.
Keywords: AIDS complication, HIV complication, lipodystrophy, HIV, HAART, antiretroviral therapy, protease inhibitors, PIs, nucleoside analogs, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, NRTI, NRTIs, Non Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, NNRTI, NNRTIs, lipoatrophy, insulin resistance, HOPS, HIV Outpatient Study, Avandia, rosiglitazone, human immunodeficiency syndrome, highly active antiretroviral therapy, cholesterol, lipid levels, hypercholesterolemia
Liver problems may be difficult to avoid when taking HIV medicines. But most problems are relatively mild and do not prevent people with HIV from continuing treatment. Learn more about liver damage associated with HIV treatment, and ways that doctors can help minimize the risk of serious problems.
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, human immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, liver, side effects, liver damage, transaminases, AST, ALT, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, PT, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice, yellowing of the eyes, liver inflammation, NRTIs, nuceloside analogs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, NNRTIs, nonnucleosides, nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, PIs, hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis C, hepatitis
Eczema may not be a life-threatening condition, but it is life altering. Learn how people can manage eczema by avoiding triggers and treating flare-ups.
Keywords: Eczema, atopic eczema, cortisone, hydrocortisone cream, 1% hydrocortisone cream, 1% hydrocortisone, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory medicines, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, emollient creams, emollients, lubricating creams, lubricants, eczema flare-ups, topical steroids, steroids, neovascularization, non steroidal treatments, Elidel, pimecrolimus, Protopic, tacrolimus, systemic steroids, high potency steroids, low potency steroids, medium potency steroids, topical corticosteroid, corticosteroid, mild eczema, moderate eczema, severe eczema, antihistamine, osteonecrosis, hypertension, itchy, itchy skin, cradle cap, dry skin, scales, scaly skin
Alleviating the symptoms of eczema is important for people who suffer with this skin condition. Steroid therapies have been a great help, but their long-term use does present problems. Learn what this treatment involves, and find out about new non-steroidal approaches.
Keywords: Eczema, atopic eczema, cortisone, hydrocortisone cream, 1% hydrocortisone cream, 1% hydrocortisone, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory medicines, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, emollient creams, emollients, lubricating creams, lubricants, eczema flare-ups, topical steroids, steroids, neovascularization, non steroidal treatments, Elidel, pimecrolimus, Protopic, tacrolimus, systemic steroids, high potency steroids, low potency steroids, medium potency steroids, topical corticosteroid, corticosteroid, mild eczema, moderate eczema, severe eczema
There are a variety of different treatments that can help control eczema. The therapies can come as creams, ointments or even as pills. However, not all therapies are right for all patients. The age of the patient, the area of the body that is affected, the length of treatment necessary, and the lifestyle and needs of a patient will influence treatment decisions. Learn how to make the decisions about what treatment is right for you.
Keywords: Eczema, atopic eczema, cortisone, hydrocortisone cream, 1% hydrocortisone cream, 1% hydrocortisone, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory medicines, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, emollient creams, emollients, lubricating creams, lubricants, eczema flare-ups, topical steroids, steroids, neovascularization, non steroidal treatments, Elidel, pimecrolimus, Protopic, tacrolimus, systemic steroids, adrenal gland, high potency steroids, low potency steroids, medium potency steroids, topical corticosteroid, corticosteroid, mild eczema, moderate eczema, severe eczema, antihistamine, osteonecrosis, hypertension, itchy skin, dry skin, itchy, cradle cap, scales, scaly skin
Millions of people suffer from the skin condition eczema marked by red, itchy patches that sometime become infected. Listen to experts talk about the causes, triggers and treatments of eczema.
Keywords: Eczema, atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, emollient creams, emollients, lubricating creams, lubricants, eczema flare-ups, topical steroids, steroids, neovascularization, non steroidal treatments, Elidel, pimecrolimus, Protopic, tacrolimus, systemic steroids, hydrocortisone cream, skin, itchy skin, dry skin, itch, rash, red skin, skin disease, sensitive skin, inflamed skin, scratch, scale, scaly
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