HIV-Associated Weight Loss and Wasting

Topics of Discussion

What Is Wasting?

Defining HIV Wasting

CDC Definition of HIV Wasting Limitations for Diagnosis

Definitions of HIV Wasting in the HAART Era

Prevalence of HIV Wasting

Determinants of ≥ 5% Weight Loss Among HIV-Positive Participants in the NFHL Study: Final Multivariate Model

Weight Loss by Calendar Period

HIV Wasting by Calendar Period (cont)

Alternative Definitions of Wasting Using BCM

Measuring LBM Bioelectrical Impedance

Measuring Body Composition With DEXA

HIV Weight Loss Could It Be Lipoatrophy?

Potential Causes of HIV Weight Loss and Wasting

HIV Wasting An Inflammatory Process

Monitoring Weight in Patients With HIV It's Important

HIV Weight Loss and Wasting A Serious Complication

HIV Wasting Effect on Survival

HIV Wasting Diagnosis and Evaluation

HIV Wasting Diagnosis and Evaluation (cont)

Management of HIV Wasting Goals of Treatment

Management of HIV Wasting Checklist Prior to Treatment

Treatment of HIV Wasting Increasing Caloric Intake

Treatment of HIV Wasting Increasing Muscle Mass

Treatment of HIV Wasting Increasing Muscle Mass (cont)

Treatment of HIV Wasting Increasing Muscle Mass (cont)

HIV Wasting Limitations of Treatment

Summary

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