The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection.
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October 10, 2014
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection.
Harvoni is the first combination pill approved to treat chronic HCV genotype 1 infecti on. It is also the first approved regimen that does not require administration with interferon or (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - October 10, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anonymous Source Type: blogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection.
For Immediate Release
October 10, 2014
Release
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection.
Harvoni is the first combination pill approved to treat chronic HCV genotype 1 infection. It is also the first approved regimen that does not require administration with interferon or (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - October 9, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
What You Should Know About Ebola
Important facts summarized in this great figure. (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
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As PrEP Becomes More Available, Couples With One HIV + Partner Consider Treatment
It has been recommended that gay and bisexual men consider taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for HIV prevention, but there is one demographic that, according to many health care professionals, is an ideal candidate for this treatment: HIV-negative men with HIV-positive male partners, relationships that are referred to as serodiscordant.
For many of these couples, PrEP may offer a (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
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What You Should Know About Ebola
Important facts summarized in this great figure. (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - October 7, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
As PrEP Becomes More Available, Couples With One HIV + Partner Consider Treatment
It has been recommended that gay and bisexual men consider taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for HIV prevention, but there is one demographic that, according to many health care professionals, is an ideal candidate for this treatment: HIV-negative men with HIV-positive male partners, relationships that are referred to as serodiscordant.
For many of these couples, PrEP may offer a (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - October 7, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
Great video that explains how a DEXA scan works for measuring bone, body fat and muscle
This video about how a full body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan works as the best way to measure body composition. However, few clinics provide it since they only use DEXA to measure bone density in the lower back and pelvis. It required special calibration for a full body scan. Talk to your doctor is he can find a local clinic that can do a full body DEXA scan. Your insurance may (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
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Fwd: Hot Topics: Our Inner Demons; How Bad Is Smoking?; Once-Monthly Treatment?; and More
If you have trouble reading this email, you can see the online version at: www.thebody.com/topics.html <!--date, e-mail table--> July 9, 2014 Visit the Forums Read Past Email Newsletters Change/Update Subscription <!--/date table--> <!-- main content starts here--> <!-- BEGIN BLURBS --> Living With Our Doubts, and Our Inner Demons To the (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - July 9, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
5 Min Video: How Does the Immune System Work?
Great video made by drawing and explaining the role of each immune cell. (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - July 7, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
Fwd: Hot Topics: Disclosing After Sex; Is My Decline Inevitable?; Is "Empty Stomach" a Must?; and More
If you have trouble reading this email, you can see the online version at: www.thebody.com/topics.html <!--date, e-mail table--> June 17, 2014 Visit the Forums Read Past Email Newsletters Change/Update Subscription <!--/date table--> <!-- main content starts here--> We Already Had Sex; How Do I Disclose? I've been on a few dates with this (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - June 17, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
Video: all you need to know about testosterone
Nelson Vergel speaks about how to know if you need testosterone replacement, how to diagnose low testosterone, all testosterone treatment options, how to maximize benefits (increase muscle mass, mood, energy, sex drive and erectile quality) and minimize side effects (acne, increased red blood cells, etc). For more information and to ask questions visit:
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Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - June 12, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
What to do if you just got diagnosed HIV positive?- Video
Nelson Vergel explains each one of the steps that need to be taken after a HIV diagnosis. (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - June 12, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
Treatment News : Treating Leaking Gut May Slow Progression of HIV Disease
A kidney drug was able to decrease gut related immune activation in monkeys
http://www.poz.com/articles/leaking_gut_761_25741.shtml (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - June 11, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs
Hot Topics: Slowing CD4 Decline; Pill Care on Road Trips; Assessing Your Brain Health; and More
If you have trouble reading this email, you can see the online version at: www.thebody.com/topics.html June 10, 2014 Visit the Forums Read Past Email Newsletters Change/Update Subscription Can I Slow My CD4 Decline Without Taking Meds? I'm a woman who's been living with HIV for four years, but hasn't started medications. I'm in good health, but my CD4 count is (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
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In HIV News: Vitamin D Deficiency Impact; Hepatitis C Research Recap; Lower Prostate Cancer Risk; and More
If you have trouble reading this e-mail, you can read the online version at: www.thebodypro.com/newsletter.html Top Stories on TheBodyPRO.com: June 10, 2014 FEATURED STORIES Vitamin D Deficiency When Starting Treatment Linked With Increased HIV (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog)
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