When obesity is desirable: a longitudinal study of the Miami HIV-1-Infected Drug Abusers (MIDAS) cohort

Article Abstract:

HIV patients who are overweight or obese appear to have a better outcome than those who are normal weight. In a study of 125 HIV patients, 18% of the obese patients experienced a drop in CD4 cell count, compared to 61% of the patients with normal weights.

HIV infection, Diseases, Overweight persons, Obesity

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HIV-1 infection in women is associated with severe nutritional deficiencies

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The degree of nutritional deficiency in HIV infected women can be a marker indicating progression of the disease. Deficiencies in vitamins A,E, and zinc are common, and as the disease progresses, deficiency of selenium and plasma prealbumin are noted, with further depletion of vitamins A and E greater in women than in men.

Statistical Data Included, Women, HIV infection in women, Vitamin deficiency, Avitaminosis

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Mortality risk in selenium-deficient HIV-positive children

Article Abstract:

Low blood levels of selenium appear to be linked to a rapid progression of HIV infection in children. Selenium is a trace element in the human body that can act as an antioxidant. In a study of 24 HIV-infected children, half eventually died. Extensive analysis revealed that the two primary predictors of death were a low blood selenium level and a CD4 T cell count below 200. Children with a low selenium level died sooner than those with normal levels, indicating that low selenium levels may increase disease progression.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Prognosis, Children, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections, Nutritional aspects, Selenium in human nutrition, Selenium (Nutrient)

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