A Patient-Friendly Guide to Lipoatrophy, Lipohypertrophy and Metabolic Complicat

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A Patient-Friendly Guide to Lipoatrophy, Lipohypertrophy and Metabolic ComplicationsAlthough much of the terminology surrounding body shape changes and metabolic complications in HIV-infected patients may be familiar to you, for your patients the topic can feel like a jungle of inaccessible gobbledygook. Fortunately, there are some quality educational materials online that your patients can use to help them better understand metabolic issues. This overview from AIDS InfoNet provides a down-to-earth discussion of the different types of body shape and metabolic changes that may be caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy, and includes guidance on prevention and treatment. This guide is available at The Body, The Body PRO's sister site for the non-clinical HIV community. For more patient-education materials regarding metabolic complications and gut-related adverse events, be sure to check out The Body's comprehensive, easy-to-read booklet. Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.