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Anabolic/Androgenic Steroids
 Megestrol Acetate
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Anabolic/Androgenic Steroids
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Testosterone Supplementation of Megestrol Therapy Does Not Enhance Lean Tissue Accrual
with HIV-Associated Weight Loss: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
multicenter trial.
Mulligan K, Zackin R, Von Roenn JH,et al  
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Nov 7;
 Abstract
 
Effects of Testosterone Replacement in HIV-Infected Women with Weight Loss
 Choi H, Gray P, Storer T, et al 
Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Dec 21;
Abstract
 
Effects of testosterone administration in human immunodeficiency virus-infected
women with low weight: a randomized placebo-controlled study.
 Dolan S, Wilkie S, Aliabadi N, et al  
Arch Intern Med. 2004 Apr 26;164(8):897-90
 Abstract
 
Transdermal Testosterone for Women: A New Physiological Approach for 
Androgen Therapy.
 Mazer NA, Shifren JL.
Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2003 Jul;58(7):489-500.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Androgen therapy improves muscle mass and strength but not muscle quality:
results from two studies.
 Schroeder ET, Terk M, Sattler FR.
 Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Jul;285(1):E16-24.
 Paper
 
Anabolic treatment with GH, IGF-I, or anabolic steroids in patients with HIV-
associated wasting.
Mulligan K, Schambelan M.
Int J Cardiol. 2002 Sep;85(1):151-9.
 Abstract

Testosterone therapy in HIV wasting syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kong A, Edmonds P.
Lancet Infect Dis 2002 Nov;2(11):692-9
 Abstract

A review of the chemistry, biological action, and clinical applications of anabolic-a
ndrogenic steroids.
Shahidi NT.
Clin Ther 2001 Sep;23(9):1355-90
 Abstract

Review of oxymetholone: a 17alpha-alkylated anabolic-androgenic steroid.
Pavlatos AM, Fultz O, Monberg MJ, Vootkur A, Pharmd.
Clin Ther 2001 Jun;23(6):789-801; discussion 771
 Abstract

Use of androgens in patients who have HIV/AIDS: what we know about the effect of
androgens on wasting and lipodystrophy.
 Abrams D.
AIDS Read. 2001 Mar;11(3):149-56.
Abstract
 
Megestrol Acetate
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Comparing megestrol acetate therapy with oxandrolone therapy for HIV-related weight
loss: similar results in 2 months.
 Mwamburi DM, Gerrior J, Wilson IB, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Mar 15;38(6):895-902
 Abstract

A comparison of megestrol acetate, nandrolone decanoate and dietary counselling for
HIV associated weight loss.
Batterham MJ, Garsia R.
Int J Androl 2001 Aug;24(4):232-40
 Abstract

  
Nandrolone Decanoate
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Effects of nandrolone decanoate compared with placebo or testosterone on HIV-associated
wasting.
Gold J, Batterham M, Rekers H, Harms M, et al
HIV Med. 2006 Apr;7(3):146-55. R
 Abstract

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Nandrolone Decanoate in HIV-Infected Men  with
Mild to Moderate Weight Loss with Recombinant Human Growth Hormone as
Active Reference Treatment.
 Storer TW, Woodhouse LJ, Sattler F, et al 
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 May 24;
 Abstract
 
Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate Therapy on Weight and Lean Body Mass
 in HIV-Infected Women With Weight Loss: A Randomized, Double-blind,
Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial.
 Mulligan K, Zackin R, Clark RA, et al
Arch Intern Med. 2005 Mar 14;165(5):578-85
 Abstract
 
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Androgen therapy improves muscle mass and strength but not muscle quality:
results from two studies.
 Schroeder ET, Terk M, Sattler FR.
 Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Jul;285(1):E16-24.
 Paper
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Metabolic effects of nandrolone decanoate and resistance training in men with HIV.
 Sattler FR, Schroeder ET, Dube MP, et al
 Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Dec;283(6):E1214-22
 Paper
 
  A comparison of megestrol acetate, nandrolone decanoate and dietary
counselling for HIV associated weight loss.
 Batterham MJ, Garsia R.
 Int J Androl 2001 Aug;24(4):232-40
 Abstract|
Oxandrolone
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Oxandrolone in the Treatment of HIV-Associated Weight Loss in Men: A Randomized,
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
 Grunfeld C, Kotler DP, Dobs A, et al  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Mar;41(3):304-314.
 Abstract
 
Comparing megestrol acetate therapy with oxandrolone therapy for HIV-related
weight loss: similar results in 2 months.
 Mwamburi DM, Gerrior J, Wilson IB, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Mar 15;38(6):895-902
 Abstract
 
Body cell mass repletion and improved quality of life in HIV-infected individuals receiving
oxandrolone.
Earthman CP, Reid PM, Harper IT. et al
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2002 Nov-Dec;26(6):357-65.
 Abstract
 
Oxymetholone
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III trial of oxymetholone for the
treatment of HIV wasting.
Hengge UR, Stocks K, Wiehler H
AIDS 2003 Mar 28;17(5):699-710
 Abstract

  

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