### science | medicine | antiviral drug:

Protease inhibitor
* All protease inhibitors run the risk of triggering the development of viral resistance.
* act by blocking the activation of viral proteins.
* affect triglycerides in some patients.
* are a class of anti-HIV drugs
  - new class of anti-HIV drugs
  - also part of standard antiretroviral therapy
  - antiviral drugs
  - by far the biggest lump in the pill burden
  - complicated to use correctly
  - expensive
  - far from a cure-all, however
  - much more effective
  - perhaps the most powerful anti-HIV drugs available
  - some of the most difficult drugs to take correctly
* are the most active group of anti-HIV drugs discovered to date
  - powerful anti-HIV drugs available so far
  - second class of anti-HIV drugs currently available
* attack the virus once it has successfully infiltrated the cell.
* block the cutting.
* can effect the absorption of other drugs by the body.
* come of age.
* inhibit an enzyme system that processes medications in the liver.
* is an antiviral drug
* play a role as well by increasing triglycerides and glucose.
* prevent the protease enzyme from working.
* shine in triple combinations.
* slow tumor growth.
* suppress in vitro growth of human small cell lung cancer.
* unmask diabetes in some patients.

Antiviral medicine
* are specific to each virus.
* can help newly diagnosed people regain a feeling of control over their lives.

Asian medicine
* is an old culture and they have been using velvet for multitudes of years.
* uses it for giddiness, high blood pressure, slow and painful urination, and wounds.

Astringent
* alleviate the pruritus, irritation and pain produced by haemorrhoids.
* also help in binding up loose bowels in diarrhea.
* are antiseptic and help shrink swollen tissue
  - usually for oily skin and are often designed to fight acne or control oil
* exhibits both tonic and diuretic properties.
* is medicine

Auricular medicine
* is performed by physicians, mostly in Europe.
* uses medicine or homeopathics as an aid in diagnosing auricular points
  - needles or laser or electricity to treat acupoints

### science | medicine:

Ayurvedic medicine
* are also popular in Venezuela
  - available that had been shown very effective for treating diabetes
  - often prepared with yantras or in the presence of a yantra
* emphasizes mental nurturing and spiritual healing.
* has ancient roots
  - several key foundations that pertain to health and disease
* is in that category
  - state-supported in India
  - the ancient medical system of India
* uses a system of six tastes which are, in turn, directly related to the elements
  - herbal compounds internally and externally for symptom relief
  - it to increase overall vitality and to treat memory loss and senility
* utilizes it for the treatment of arthritis.

Azathioprine
* depresses both cell mediated and humeral immunity.
* works by inhibiting cell division.

Behavioral medicine
* focuses on the impact of pain on patient's lives.
* provides a link between physiology and psychology.

Botanical medicine
* is the use of plants as medicine
* large part of naturopathy.
* primary modality of naturopathic physicians.
* uses plant extracts to treat or prevent symptoms.

Branch of medicine
* Branches of medicine are things like dermatology and neurology.
* Some branches of medicine support the use of nutritional supplements in the treatment of disease.