Potential cause of HIV-associated dementia revealed
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 18:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers appear to have solved the mystery of why some patients infected with HIV, who are using antiretroviral therapy and show no signs of AIDS, develop serious depression as well as profound problems with memory, learning, and motor function. The finding might also provide a way to test people with HIV to determine their risk for developing dementia.