Document 0113
 DOCN  M94A0113
 TI    Management of HIV-related bodyweight loss.
 DT    9412
 AU    Von Roenn JH; Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
 SO    Drugs. 1994 May;47(5):774-83. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94349846
 AB    Involuntary bodyweight loss is a frequent manifestation of HIV infection
       and ultimately affects the majority of patients. Because it portends a
       poor prognosis and adversely affects quality of life, nutritional
       intervention has an important role in the care of all HIV-infected
       persons. The mechanism of HIV-related bodyweight loss is multifactorial
       and includes complex interactions between decreased caloric intake,
       malabsorption and metabolic and/or hormonal abnormalities. Treatment of
       reversible and identifiable causes of bodyweight loss such as
       opportunistic infections and adverse effects of therapy are essential
       for the maintenance of bodyweight. For patients with anorexia of unclear
       aetiology, there are effective appetite stimulants available. Enteral
       and parenteral alimentation are under evaluation for their role in
       maintenance and/or repletion of bodyweight for patients with HIV
       infection.
 DE    Human  HIV Infections/*COMPLICATIONS  Parenteral Nutrition, Total
       Thinness/DRUG THERAPY/*ETIOLOGY/*THERAPY  *Weight Loss  JOURNAL ARTICLE
       REVIEW  REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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