| HIV and Aging Contributor(s): Lee, Sharon Dian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420083902 ISBN-13: 9781420083903 Publisher: Informa Medical OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Infectious Diseases - Medical | Aids & Hiv |
| Dewey: 616.979 |
| Physical Information: 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: More than two decades into the global HIV epidemic, Many HIV positive patients who have access to antiretroviral medications are entering the senior citzen age bracket. A growing number of HIV positive patients will now face a new set of complicated medical problems related to aging. HIV and Aging examines the current effects of HIV and HIV medications on the aging patient relating to immune system, neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal gastrointestinal, hormonal, bone, joint, and oncological issues. |