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Excess protein in the urine. Proteinuria is a sign of chronic kidney disease, which can result from diabetes, high blood pressure, and diseases that cause inflammation in the kidneys. Proteinuria can also occur if antiretroviral (ARV) drugs damage the kidneys.
Industry:Health care
Excessive accumulation of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood. Hypertriglyceridemia increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Use of some antiretroviral (ARV) drugs can cause hypertriglyceridemia.
Industry:Health care
Excessive accumulation of triglycerides and other fats in liver cells. Use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may cause hepatic steatosis.
Industry:Health care
Excessive accumulation of triglycerides and other fats in liver cells. Use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may cause hepatic steatosis.
Industry:Health care
Excessive or uncontrollable bleeding from one or more blood vessels. A hemorrhage, which may be internal or external, is often caused by injury or surgical complications or from advanced disease. The use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may cause internal hemorrhage.
Industry:Health care
Factors used to determine whether a person is eligible (inclusion criteria) or not eligible (exclusion criteria) to participate in a clinical trial. Eligibility criteria may include disease type and stage, other medical conditions, previous treatment history, age, and gender.
Industry:Health care
Fat or fat-like substances found in the blood and body tissues. Lipids serve as building blocks for cells and as a source of energy for the body. Cholesterol and triglycerides are types of lipids.
Industry:Health care
Fat tissue located deep in the abdomen and around internal organs. Use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs can cause excessive accumulation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT), which increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.
Industry:Health care
Fat tissue located right under the skin. HIV-associated lipodystrophy can include changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and may be related to use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
Industry:Health care
Federally funded programs that provide medications and other HIV-related services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured people with HIV/AIDS. Services of AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) are available in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Industry:Health care
