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informed consent – a document that every person who participates in research is required to sign before entering the study. It outlines the details of a the study, including the known risks and benefits or any intervention. It also explains what is required during the study in terms of additional tests and clinic visits.

anaemia – shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells

chronic – long-term.

LTNP / LTSP – See: long-term non-progressor.

Area Under the Curve (AUC) – total exposure to drug over the dosing period.