Lipodystrophy defined by Fat Mass Ratio in HIV-infected patients is associated with a high prevalence of glucose disturbances and insulin resistance

Lipodystrophy defined by Fat Mass Ratio in HIV-infected patients is associated with a high prevalence of glucose disturbances and insulin resistance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) in the treatment of HIV-1 infection has been associated with complications, including lipodystrophy, hyperlipidaemia, insulin resistance (IR) and diabetes.</p> <p>Aims</p> &l...

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Main Authors: Freitas Paula, Carvalho Davide, Santos Ana, Mesquita Joana, Matos Maria, Madureira Antonio, Martinez Esteban, Sarmento António, Medina José
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Lipodystrophy
Insulin resistance
HIV
Glucose homeostasis disturbances
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/180

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