Research on whole olives and cancer has often focused on two cancer types: breast cancer and stomach (gastric) cancer. In the case of breast cancer, special attention has been paid to the triterpene phytonutrients in olives, including erythrodiol, uvaol and oleanolic acid.
Coverage for postexposure prophylaxis, which is associated with out-of-pocket costs of $1,000 or more for the requisite 28-day course of treatment, is not consistently provided by state Medicaid plans; thus, this strategy is inaccessible for patients who are reliant on such programs.
CDC recommendations: Preferred basic regimen for HIV postexposure prophylaxis: 300 mg orally every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 8 hours, in combination with lamivudine or emtricitabine. Duration: Generally 28 days; however, the exact duration of therapy may differ based on the institution's protocol.