Purpose HIV/HAART associated metabolic syndrome (HAMS) seems to result from direct
influence of HIV, adverse effects of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) and individual …

Objectives: Adipocytokines, secreted by adipose tissue, may regulate fat metabolism, lipid
and glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. We analysed the relations between …

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–infected patients treated with highly active …

Background Insulin resistance is frequent in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
and may be related to antiretroviral therapy. Cytokines secreted by adipose tissue …

Lipodystrophy (lipo) and metabolic derangements associated with an increased
cardiovascular risk are observed frequently in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–infected …

OBJECTIVE—Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and
type 2 diabetes. Definitions exist to identify those “at risk.” Treatment of HIV infection with …

Background: The aim of our study was to assess the association between HIV viral load (HIV-
VL) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in a cohort of HIV-infected patients. Methods: This is a …

Background In HIV patients using HAART insulin resistance is a central pathophysiological
condition that can contribute to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular …

HIV has remained a major global public health concern for more than three decades. While
global efforts are coalesced in the fight against HIV, the number of people living with HIV …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS) is a side
effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy of HIV-infected patients; however, the mechanism …