Pilot randomized controlled trial of Chinese herbal treatment for HIV-associated symptoms
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The first controlled trial of Chinese herbs in the treatment of HIV infection found that patients taking an oral preparation containing 31 Chinese herbs reported a reduction in symptoms and an improvement in their overall quality of life compared to those taking a placebo. However, none of the improvements were statistically significant. The study included only 30 patients and ended after 12 weeks. They also had moderate infection and none had developed AIDS. Longer studies covering more patients may show some effect. No patient experienced any toxic reaction from the herbs.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1996
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Human herpesvirus 8 oral shedding in HIV-infected men with and without Kaposi Sarcoma
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The issues about the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) shedding in oral epithelial mucosal cells in a cohort of HIV-infected men in relation to sexual preference, immunocompetence, Kaposi Sarcoma lesions, and survival is addressed. Human herpesvirus 8 could be present in oral epithelial cells and in shed independent of the patient's immune status, showing that oral HHV-8 shedding might occur at any time in HHV-8-seropositive individuals.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2006
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Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Chinese herb therapy for HIV-1-infected individuals
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Chinese herbs do not appear to be effective in treating HIV infection. This was the conclusion of a study of 53 HIV patients who took a standardized preparation of 35 Chinese herbs or a placebo.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 1999
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