Growth hormone shows promise in shrinking HIV's hiding spots

This study tested whether giving recombinant human growth hormone for 48 weeks could reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people already on successful antiretroviral therapy (ART). The goal was to move toward a 'functional cure' where the body can control the virus without lifelong medication. Twenty-two HIV-positive adults with undetectable viral loads took part. The main focus was on safety and measuring changes in the size of the viral reservoir.