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Effects of Testosterone Therapy and Weight Training in Men with Normal Testosterone Levels and AIDS Wasting
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
AIDS wasting is a condition in which persons infected with HIV lose muscle tissue; this loss can lead to poor strength and disability. Testosterone is a natural hormone that helps to build muscle. Several studies have shown that testosterone treatment and weight training …
