Growth, body composition, and metabolism

Growth, body composition, and metabolism

4th December 2009
New York State Department of Health - State/Local Government Agency
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DISEASE/CONDITION(S)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  • HIV- and antiretroviral therapy-associated disturbances in growth, body composition and metabolism including:
  • Growth abnormalities
  • Neuroendocrine disorders
  • Gastrointestinal infections and malabsorption
  • Lipodystrophy and abnormalities of lipid metabolism
  • Abnormalities of glucose metabolism
  • Bone disorders
GUIDELINE CATEGORY
  • Evaluation
  • Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Screening
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Endocrinology
  • Family Practice
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nutrition
  • Pediatrics
INTENDED USERS
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Dietitians
  • Health Care Providers
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians
  • Public Health Departments
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)
To develop guidelines for management of disturbances in growth, body composition, and metabolism in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children and adolescents
Keywords:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Growth abnormalities, Neuroendocrine disorders, Gastrointestinal infections and malabsorption, Lipodystrophy, Bone disorders, glucose metabolism,

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