Certain antiretroviral therapies can induce weight gain and other metabolic affects. But which type of ART is associated with weight gain but not cholesterol changes?
A new review highlighted underserved populations with HIV who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Which population was prescribed the fewest prescriptions?
Individuals living with HIV who are at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease should receive risk reduction strategies recommended in current guidelines. Do you know what the guidelines recommend?
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Mark is a 32-year-old overweight man struggling to lose weight. Mark is currently participating in a food benefit program, and expresses to you that he would like to eat more fruit and vegetables, but he...
Sarah is a 30-year-old overweight woman struggling to improve her cholesterol levels. Recently, several family members have recommended various daily weight loss supplements to her. She asks you which of...
Mary is a 21-year-old college student struggling to lose weight. Because of her busy schedule, she often relies on frozen and prepackaged meals for lunch and dinner.
Joshua is an 80-year-old man who had been stable on coumadin for 12 months, consistently demonstrating an INR of 2.2 to 3.1. Today, Joshua presented with an INR of 21.4, which results in immediate admission...
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