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Structured treatment interruptions (STIs), also called structured intermittent therapy (SIT) or drug holiday, describes scheduled breaks in drug regimens for HIV.Researchers began studying treatment interruptions after it was reported that a handful of HIV patients were able to maintain a very low number of viral particles in the blood (viral load) when they took a break from treatment. It was suggested that STIs might offer benefits for HIV patients, including reduced cost and side effects.However, large-scale studies have not found .... Read more

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Zinc

Zinc for HIV Treatment Interruptions
Zinc : Zinc formulations have been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing. Patients with HIV/AIDS, especially those with low zinc levels, may benefit from zinc supplementation. Some low quality ....

 

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Vitamin a

Vitamin A for HIV Treatment Interruptions
Vitamin A : Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is derived from two sources: retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids are found in animal sources (such as the liver, kidney, eggs, and dairy ....

 

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Turmeric for HIV Treatment Interruptions
Turmeric : Turmeric is a perennial plant native to India and Indonesia, and it is often used as a spice in cooking. Several laboratory studies suggest that curcumin, a component of ....

 

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for HIV Treatment Interruptions
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) : Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a broad term that refers to many different treatments and traditions of healing. They share a common heritage of technique or ....

 

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Thymus extract for HIV Treatment Interruptions
Thymus extract : Thymus extracts for nutritional supplements are usually derived from young calves. Preliminary evidence found no improvement in HIV progression to AIDS or immunostimulation, although some immunological activity was ....

 

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