To assess the effect of obesity on CD4 cell counts, we estimated the association of time-
updated BMI categories with CD4 changes among 1001 documented HIV seroconverters …

Prior studies have shown that weight may impact immune cell counts. However, few data
exist about the relationship of weight and immune cell counts among HIV-infected patients …

Despite widespread nutrient deficiencies, a substantial proportion of the MIDAS cohort
exhibits obesity, which has been linked to immune dysregulation in other clinical settings …

Although more than one in two HIV-infected persons may develop central fat accumulation
soon after commencing antiretroviral therapy, the association between antiretroviral therapy …

Background The prevalence and factors associated with overweight/obesity among human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons are unknown. Methods We evaluated …

Background. The factors that contribute to increasing obesity rates in human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive persons and to body mass index (BMI) increase that …

Since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), studies have been
conflicting regarding weight information among patients with HIV. We performed a …

Background: Prior studies found overweight or obese HIV-infected individuals had greater
early CD4+ cell recovery on antiretroviral therapy (ART), but the results have been …

Background and Aims: Prior cross-sectional studies have found inconsistent relationships
between body mass index (BMI) and disease progression in HIV-infected individuals …

Background: Obesity and HIV infection are ongoing epidemics in the United States. Obesity
predisposes to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which are complications also …