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HIV and Endocrine Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, E-Book

HIV and Endocrine Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, E-Book

Paul Hruz

(2014)

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Abstract

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Paul Hruz, is devoted to HIV and Endocrine Disorders. Articles in this issue include: Dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk in HIV infection; Changes in nutritional concerns in HIV/AIDS; HIV Lipodystrophy: Lessons learned about adipose tissue and metabolic disorders; Hypogonadism in the HIV infected male; Gonadal function and reproductive health in women with HIV; Osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fracture risk with HIV infection and treatment; HIV-associated calcium and vitamin D abnormalities; Alterations in pancreatic islet function in HIV; Insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and diabetes in HIV; Thyroid abnormalities in HIV; HPA axis/adrenal pathology in HIV; and Endocrinopathies in HIV-infected children.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
HIV and EndocrineDisorders\r i
Copyright\r ii
Contributors iii
Contents vii
Endocrinology And Metabolism Clinics Of North America\r xi
Foreword xiii
Preface\r xvii
From Wasting to Obesity, Changes in Nutritional Concerns in HIV/AIDS 647
Key points 647
Introduction 647
Methods to assess nutrition 649
Nutritional alterations in the pre-HAART era 650
Effects of HIV/AIDS on Macronutrient Status 650
Effects of HIV/AIDS on Micronutrient Status 650
Nutrition and Wasting 651
Nutritional Management of Wasting 652
The lipodystrophy syndrome 655
Pathogenesis 656
Diagnosis 657
Consequences 657
Therapeutic Options 658
Future considerations/summary 658
References 659
Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 665
Key points 665
Introduction 665
Factors other than dyslipidemia may contribute to accelerated atherosclerosis in HIV infection 666
Dyslipidemia and CVD in HIV infection 667
Host Factors in HIV-Infected Subjects May Contribute to Dyslipidemia Development 667
The HIV Virus May Directly Induce Dyslipidemia 667
ART and Dyslipidemia 668
Dyslipidemic effects of PIs 669
Dyslipidemic effects of NRTIs 670
Dyslipidemic effects of NNRTIs 671
Dyslipidemic effects of integrase inhibitors and C-C chemokine receptor type 5 antagonists 671
Lipid changes during treated HIV disease may contribute to immune activation in HIV infection 672
Management of lipid disorders 673
Diagnosis of Lipid Disorders in the Context of CVD 673
Treatment of Dyslipidemia in HIV Infection 673
Summary 674
References 677
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in the Setting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus 685
Key points 685
Epidemiology 686
Mechanisms 688
Diagnostics 690
Effects 692
Treatment 693
Summary 694
References 695
Alteration in Pancreatic Islet Function in Human Immunodeficiency Virus 697
Key points 697
The beta cell, insulin resistance, and human immunodeficiency virus-associated lipodystrophy syndrome 697
First phase insulin secretion, prehepatic insulin secretion, and its regulation 698
Hepatic insulin extraction and beta cell protection 699
Dysregulation of insulin secretion in HIV infection and its relation to the HALS phenotype 699
Effect of PIs and nucleoside analogues on beta cell function 701
Proinsulin processing and secretion defects in HIV 701
Insulin-like growth factors, their glucose regulatory role, and their beta cell protective action 703
Incretin hormones 703
Conclusive remarks 704
Acknowledgments 704
References 704
Hypogonadism in the HIV-Infected Man 709
Key points 709
Introduction 709
Epidemiology 710
Prevalence of Male Hypogonadism in the Pre-HAART Era 710
Prevalence of Male Hypogonadism in the HAART Era 710
Pathogenesis of male hypogonadism in men with HIV 714
Risk Factors and Predictors of T Deficiency 714
Pathophysiology of Male Hypogonadism in HIV Infection 715
Secondary hypogonadism in men with HIV 715
Primary hypogonadism in men with HIV 717
Diagnosis 717
Signs and Symptoms 718
Overlap of signs and symptoms of male hypogonadism in HIV infection 718
Biochemical Diagnosis of Hypogonadism in HIV-Infected Men 719
Methods for T measurement 721
Treatment 723
Current controversies 724
Summary 725
Acknowledgments 725
References 725
Gonadal Function and Reproductive Health in Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 731
Key points 731
Introduction 732
Puberty 732
Sex steroid levels 732
Ovulatory cycle and function 733
Menopause 734
Fertility 735
Conception 735
Pregnancy 736
Contraception 736
HIV Susceptibility 736
Contraceptive Effectiveness 737
Summary 737
References 738
Vitamin D and Calcium Abnormalities in the HIV-Infected Population 743
Key points 743
Introduction 743
Vitamin D metabolism 744
Epidemiology of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency 744
Factors associated with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency 744
Outcomes associated with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency 746
Musculoskeletal Disease 746
Osteopenia and osteoporosis 746
Fracture, muscle strength, and fall risk 747
Cardiovascular Disease 748
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and the Metabolic Syndrome 749
Tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, HIV Disease Progression 749
Tuberculosis 749
Hepatitis C 750
HIV disease progression 750
Malignancy and Chronic Inflammation 751
Malignancy 751
Chronic inflammation 751
Benefits of vitamin D supplementation 751
Bone Turnover Markers, Bone Mineral Density, and Fracture 754
Other Effects 755
Screening and Treatment Recommendations 755
Summary 756
References 756
Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk Associated with HIV Infection and Treatment 769
Key points 769
Introduction 769
Osteoporosis: definition, diagnosis, and fracture risk assessment 769
Fracture risk assessment 770
Risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture in HIV-positive individuals 771
BMD in HIV-infected individuals 771
Fracture associated with HIV infection 772
Mechanisms of bone loss in HIV-infected individuals 774
Management of bone disease associated with HIV infection 774
Fracture Risk Assessment 774
General Measures 775
Pharmacologic Intervention 775
Summary 776
References 776
Thyroid Abnormalities 781
Key points 781
Thyroid function tests in HIV-infected individuals 781
Isolated low FT4 level 783
Hypothyroidism 783
Immune reconstitution thyroid disease 784
Thyroid infections 786
Thyroid neoplasms 787
Summary 787
References 787
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in HIV Infection and Disease 791
Key points 791
Introduction 791
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis 791
Regulation of the HPA axis 792
Neuronal Regulation of the HPA Axis 792
Immune Regulation of the HPA Axis 793
HPA axis activity in HIV-infected patients 794
Hypercortisolemia in HIV Infection 795
Glucocorticoid Resistance 795
Adrenal Insufficiency in AIDS 797
Etiology 797
Symptoms 798
Diagnosis 798
Imaging studies 799
Treatment 799
Mineralocorticoids 799
IR and lipodystrophy in HIV infection 799
Pathogenesis of IR and Lipodystrophy Syndrome 800
Viral proteins Vpr and Tat 800
Future considerations 801
Summary 802
References 802
Endocrinopathies in Children Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus 807
Key points 807
Introduction 807
Adrenal dysfunction 808
Direct Invasion 808
Medication Effects 808
Inflammatory Effects 810
Evaluation and Management 810
Growth 810
Prenatal and Infant Growth 810
Childhood 811
Endocrine Abnormalities 811
Management 812
Puberty 812
Pubertal Delay 812
Management 813
Thyroid 813
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome 814
Hypothyroidism 814
Hyperthyroidism 814
Management 815
Metabolic complications 815
Lipodystrophy 815
Management 817
Dyslipidemia 817
Management 818
Insulin Resistance 819
Management 820
Calcium metabolism and bone disease 820
Normal Bone Accretion 820
Effects of HIV on BMD 821
Management 821
Summary 822
References 822
Index 829