1. New York City Proposes Early Treatment of HIV
... worsen to this point because antiretroviral drugs are believed to sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, liver damage, abnormal distribution of body fat, or heart disease. Doctors are unsure of whether the drugs cause these side effects or whether the disease itself inflicts these pains as it worsens. Because of these harsh consequences of the drug, federal panelists cannot come to a general consensus on whether immediate treatment ... While Dr. Farley is a firm believer that early treatment can help stop the disease from spreading and lead to longer lives for those already infect...
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