metabolic syndrome, thyroid, and the belly fat drug

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 December 19, 2008High Rates of Metabolic Syndrome, Cardio

Risk in Older People With HIV A high percentage of people with HIV who are 50 or older havemetabolic syndrome—which can include belly fat accumulation,high blood pressure and unhealthy changes in cholesterol and blood sugar—and elevated cardiovascular disease risk, according to the authors of a study published in the December issue of AIDS Patient Care and STDs.December 18, 2008Thyroid Problems More Common in HIV Population People with HIV may have a higher than expected rate of thyroid problems, according to the authors of a study published in theJanuary 1 issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.December 17, 2008Tesamorelin Diminished Gut Fat in Phase 3 Study The Canadian company Theratechnologies announced Monday that its experimental drug tesamorelin reduced belly fat accumulation by 18 percent over 52 weeks in the second of two Phase 3 clinical trials. And in a

second announcement on Tuesday, the company confirmed a proposed deal with EMD Serono to sell the drug in the United States once it is approved.Regards, Vergelpowerusa dot org