anti-retroviral

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anti-retroviral

[ˌæntirɛtrəʊˈvaɪərəl]

adj → antirétroviral(e)anti-Semite [ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt] n → antisémite m/fanti-Semitic [ˌæntisɪˈmɪtɪk] adj → antisémiteanti-Semitism [ˌæntiˈsɛmɪtɪzəm] n → antisémitisme m

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References in periodicals archive ?

Scientists have previously suggested that a daily dose of antiretroviral drugs guards against HIV infection, but results have been mixed (SN: 11/14/15, p.

Taking antiviral drug 'on demand' can guard against HIV

A commonly prescribed antiretroviral drug for treating and preventing HIV infection, Ritonavir, has undesirable side effects and oral-delivery issues.

Alter milk protein to deliver aids drug to infants

For HIV, lack of memory T-cells prevents the so-called "hiding place" or reservoir to avoid interaction with antiretroviral drugs. The stage of immune system in infants will expose the virus wide and open for the treatment which can completely wipe out the infection.

HIV Cure: Babies Lack of Memory T-Cells Make Virus Unable to Hide from Antiretroviral Drugs

The easy-to-use ring delivers controlled doses of tenofovir (a common antiretroviral drug) and levonorgestrel (a contraceptive) for 90 days.

New intravaginal ring protects against HIV as well as unwanted pregnancy

More than two years after the transplant, his bloodstream is now free of HIV even though he's not taking antiretroviral drugs.

Last days of HIV? Three new AIDS advances embolden the medical community, but many questions remain

Currently available antiretroviral drugs inhibit enzymes of the human immunodeficiency virus.

The future of HIV vasculopathy when our patients are on antiretroviral therapy

MONTREAL -- Weight control and treatment with antiretroviral drugs that are less likely to induce type 2 diabetes could reduce the risk of neurocognitive impairment associated with HIV infection, suggest study findings presented at the Conference of Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

Weight, diabetes linked to impaired cognition in HIV

Another triple antiretroviral drug combination is available, but it must be taken twice a day, often with other antiretroviral drugs.

Once-a-day combination pill approved for HIV

Half were randomly assigned to get a placebo and half got a similar-looking pill that contained the antiretroviral drugs emtricitabine and tenofovir.

HIV drugs offer barrier to virus: antiretrovirals limit infection rate among men at high risk

A fixed-dose antiretroviral drug combination pill for use alone or with other antiretroviral agents for treating HIV-1 infection in adults, the first pill that can be taken once a day for HIV/AIDS.

Atripla

This is the first antiretroviral drug in the protease inhibitor (PI) class indicated for the treatment of HIV disease.