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.
The Bottom Line. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is the use of ARVs as soon as possible after exposure to HIV, to prevent HIV infection. PEP can reduce the rate of infection in health care workers exposed to HIV by 79%. The benefits of PEP for non-occupational exposure have not been proven.