Lipodystrophy in HIV/AIDS patients with different levels of physical activity while on antiretroviral therapy

Lipodystrophy in HIV/AIDS patients with different levels of physical activity while on antiretroviral therapy

INTRODUCTION: Lipodystrophy is related to the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and can cause aesthetic stigma and increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity may be a valid alternative for the treatment and prevention of lipodystrophy. However, few s...

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Main Authors: Aline Francielle Mota Segatto, Ismael Forte Freitas Junior, Vanessa Ribeiro dos Santos, Kelly Cristina Pinto Alves, Dulce Aparecida Barbosa, Alexandre Martins Portelinha Filho, Henrique Luiz Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2011-08-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Composição corporal
Lipodistrofia
HIV/AIDS
Atividade física
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822011000400004&lng=en&tlng=en

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