Is the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Patients on Antiretroviral therapy safe or risky in Sub-Saharan Africa? Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A negative status following confirmatory Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) is the desired pediatric outcome of prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs. EID impacts epidemic control by confirming non-infected HIV-exposed infants (HEIs) and prompting timely initiation of ART in HIV-infected babi...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Dakum P,Tola M,Iboro N,Okolo CA,Anuforom O,Chime C,Peters S,Jumare J,Ogbanufe O,Ahmad A,Ndembi N

更新日期：2019-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe the development and the psychometric properties of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità-HIV symptoms scale (lSS-HIV symptoms scale). METHODS:The ISS-HIV symptom scale was developed by an Italian working team including researchers, physicians and people living with HIV. The development process went t...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Bucciardini R,Pugliese K,Francisci D,Costantini A,Schiaroli E,Cognigni M,Tontini C,Lucattini S,Fucili L,Di Gregorio M,Mirra M,Fragola V,Pompili S,Murri R,Vella S

更新日期：2016-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare outcomes with single tablet regimens (STR) versus multi-tablet regimens (MTR) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment using published data. DESIGN:Systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis of literature on approved and investigational HIV regimens. METHODS:The research followed...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Clay PG,Yuet WC,Moecklinghoff CH,Duchesne I,Tronczyński KL,Shah S,Shao D

更新日期：2018-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As a simplification strategy for treatment-experienced HIV-infected patients who have achieved virologic suppression on a multi-drug, multi-class antiretroviral regimen, the aim of this study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of once-daily elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofo...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Harris M,Ganase B,Watson B,Harrigan PR,Montaner JSG,Hull MW

更新日期：2017-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypogonadism is common among HIV-infected men, even among men receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Our objective in this study was to determine the prevalence of biochemical hypogonadism among HIV-infected men compared with HIV-uninfected controls. We also examined the use of free testosterone (FT) and to...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Monroe AK,Dobs AS,Palella FJ,Kingsley LA,Witt MD,Brown TT

更新日期：2014-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:A segment of the HIV infected population develops abnormal and excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the trunk, including accumulation of visceral (deep abdominal) adipose tissue. This condition, known as HIV-related adipose redistribution syndrome (HARS), may also be accompanied by fat accumulation in the upper...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Lichtenstein K,Balasubramanyam A,Sekhar R,Freedland E

更新日期：2007-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has modified the natural history of HIV-infection: the incidence of opportunistic infections (OIs) has decreased and mortality associated to HIV has improved dramatically. The reasons for hospitalization have changed; OIs are no longer the most common reason for admission. This s...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Álvarez Barreneche MF,Restrepo Castro CA,Hidrón Botero A,Villa Franco JP,Trompa Romero IM,Restrepo Carvajal L,Eusse García A,Ocampo Mesa A,Echeverri Toro LM,Porras Fernández de Castro GP,Ramírez Rivera JM,Agudelo Restrepo CA

更新日期：2017-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation is common but difficult to predict in HIV-infected persons. OBJECTIVE:Since qualitative VZV antibodies can determine past VZV disease or vaccination, we evaluated whether quantitative VZV antibody levels over time can predict future zoster. STUDY DESIGN:US Military...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Pomerantz HS,Xu X,White J,Sunil TS,Deiss RG,Ganesan A,Agan BK,Okulicz JF

更新日期：2018-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the introduction of combined therapy with reverse transcriptase and protease inhibitors has resulted in considerable decrease in HIV related mortality; it has also induced the development of multiple drug-resistant HIV-1 variants. The few studies on HIV-1 mutagenesis in HIV infected children have no...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Malhotra A,Gaur S,Whitley-Williams P,Loomis C,Petrova A

更新日期：2007-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The search for disease biomarkers within human peripheral fluids has become a favorable approach to preventative therapeutics throughout the past few years. The comparison of normal versus disease states can identify an overexpression or a suppression of critical proteins where illness has directly altered a...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Van Duyne R,Guendel I,Kehn-Hall K,Easley R,Klase Z,Liu C,Young M,Kashanchi F

更新日期：2010-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 13 years since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for children living with HIV (CLHIV) in Zambia, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment guidelines for children have evolved over the years with limited documentation of long-term trends in the numbers testing HIV positive and initiating ART. We ex...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Munthali T,Michelo C,Mee P,Moyo C,Kashoka A,Liswaniso L,Chiboma I,Todd J

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) reduces mortality in the developed world, it remains undocumented in resource-poor settings. We assessed the effect of HAART on patient mortality and tuberculosis incidence rate under routine clinical care conditions in Ethiopia. The objective of this stu...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Jerene D,Naess A,Lindtjørn B

更新日期：2006-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many countries in Asia, the HIV epidemic is in a concentrated phase, with high prevalence in certain risk groups, such as men who inject drugs. There is also a rapid increase of HIV among women. The latter might be due to high levels of sero-discordant couples and increasing transmission from male to fema...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Van Tam V,Cuong DD,Alfven T,Phuc HD,Chuc NT,Hoa NP,Diwan V,Larsson M

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1 can persist in a latent form in resting memory CD4+ cells and macrophages carrying an integrated copy of the HIV genome. Because of the presence of these stable reservoir cells, eradication by antiretroviral therapy is unlikely and in order to achieve eradication, alternative treatment options are required. Stem...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Hütter G

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sustained use of antiretroviral therapy has been consistently shown to be one of the primary predictors of long-term effectiveness. Switching and discontinuation reflect patient and provider decisions that may limit future treatment options. In this study, we utilize data reported at semi-annual study visits...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Morris JD,Golub ET,Mehta SH,Jacobson LP,Gange SJ

更新日期：2007-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People who inject drugs (PWID) living with HIV often experience sub-optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment outcomes, including HIV plasma viral load (PVL) rebound. While previous studies have identified risk factors for PVL rebound among PWID, no study has examined the perspectives of PWID who have e...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Small W,Milloy MJ,McNeil R,Maher L,Kerr T

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D is an important determinant of bone health and also plays a major role in the regulation of the immune system. Interestingly, vitamin D status before the start of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been recently associated with HIV disease progression and overall mortality in HIV-posi...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Conesa-Botella A,Florence E,Lynen L,Colebunders R,Menten J,Moreno-Reyes R

更新日期：2010-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polymorphisms in cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6) affect the steady state plasma concentration of nevirapine. CYP2B6 516G>T and 983T>C are common in African populations, but data on their influence on plasma nevirapine concentration and clinical response in African women are limited. We investigated the impact o...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Oluka MN,Okalebo FA,Guantai AN,McClelland RS,Graham SM

更新日期：2015-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about HIV-1 subtype distribution in Morocco. Some data suggest an emergence of new HIV subtypes. We conducted phylogenetic analysis on a nationally representative sample of 60 HIV-1 viral specimens collected during 2004-2005 through the Morocco national HIV sentinel surveillance survey. RESU...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Akrim M,Lemrabet S,Elharti E,Gray RR,Tardy JC,Cook RL,Salemi M,Andre P,Azarian T,Aouad RE

更新日期：2012-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychosocial factors have been linked with loss to follow-up (LTFU) and clinical outcomes among people living with HIV (PLH), however little is known about the effect of psychosocial support on LTFU among PLH in treatment and care. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of NAMWEZA ("Yes, togethe...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Siril HN,Kaaya SF,Smith Fawzi MK,Mtisi E,Somba M,Kilewo J,Mugusi F,Minja A,Kaale A,Todd J

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-drug distribution point is a care model for stable patients in the community designed to make ART delivery more efficient for the health system and provide appropriate support to encourage long-term retention of patients. We examined program retention among ART program participants in rural Uganda,...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Okoboi S,Ding E,Persuad S,Wangisi J,Birungi J,Shurgold S,Kato D,Nyonyintono M,Egessa A,Bakanda C,Munderi P,Kaleebu P,Moore DM

更新日期：2015-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1 infects gut associated lymphoid tissues (GALT) very early after transmission by multiple routes. The infected GALT consequently serves as the major reservoir for HIV-1 infection and could constantly shed HIV-1 and CD4+ T cells into the intestinal lumen. To examine this hypothesis, we monitored HIV-1 RNA/DNA and ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Chakrabarti AK,Caruso L,Ding M,Shen C,Buchanan W,Gupta P,Rinaldo CR,Chen Y

更新日期：2009-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate psychometric characteristics and cross-sectional and longitudinal validity of the 7-item PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form and additional fatigue items among people living with HIV (PLWH) in a nationally distributed network of clinics collecting patient reported data at the time of routine clinical care. ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Gibbons LE,Fredericksen R,Batey DS,Dant L,Edwards TC,Mayer KH,Mathews WC,Morales LS,Mugavero MJ,Yang FM,Paez E,Kitahata MM,Patrick DL,Crane HM,Crane PK,Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-AIDS defining cancers (NADCs) have been an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with HIV. There is no data on the spectrum of NADCs in Mexico. We describe the type of neoplasms, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of HIV-infected patients with NADCs. METHODS:We conducted a retrospe...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Cornejo-Juárez P,Cavildo-Jerónimo D,Volkow-Fernández P

更新日期：2018-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current German and European HIV guidelines recommend early evaluation of HCV treatment in all HIV/HCV co-infected patients. However, there are still considerable barriers to initiate HCV therapy in everyday clinical practice. This study evaluates baseline characteristics, "intention-to-treat" pattern and out...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Beisel C,Heuer M,Otto B,Jochum J,Schmiedel S,Hertling S,Degen O,Lüth S,van Lunzen J,Schulze Zur Wiesch J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moringa oleifera Lam., an herb commonly consumed by HIV-infected people on antiretroviral therapy, inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4, 1A2 and 2D6 activity in vitro; and may alter the pharmacokinetics (PK) of antiretroviral drugs metabolized via the same pathways. However, in vitro drug interaction activity may no...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Monera-Penduka TG,Maponga CC,Wolfe AR,Wiesner L,Morse GD,Nhachi CF

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 4-week, uninterrupted treatment with 9-(2-phosphonyl-methoxypropyly)adenine (PMPA, commonly called tenofovir) completely prevents simian immunodeficiency virus (SIVmne) infection in cynomolgus macaques if treatment begins within 24 hours after SIVmne inoculation, but is less effective if treatment is delay...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Emau P,Jiang Y,Agy MB,Tian B,Bekele G,Tsai CC

更新日期：2006-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, scientists are often encouraged to custom-design vaccines based on a particular country or clade. Here, we review the scientific literature and then suggest that the overwhelming endeavor to produce a unique vaccine for every world region or virus subtype may not be necessary. ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Slobod KS,Coleclough C,Brown SA,Stambas J,Zhan X,Surman S,Jones BG,Zirkel A,Freiden PJ,Brown B,Sealy R,Bonsignori M,Hurwitz JL

更新日期：2005-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with HIV (PHIV) with limited access to health services often experience suboptimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. We investigated whether a daily text messaging intervention improves ART adherence and retention in early HIV care in PHIV in a south Florida hospital-based clinic. METHODS:ART-n...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Sherman EM,Niu J,Elrod S,Clauson KA,Alkhateeb F,Eckardt P

更新日期：2020-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV spread continues at high rates from infected persons to their sexual partners. In 2009, an estimated 2.6 million new infections occurred globally. People living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving treatment are in contact with health workers and therefore exposed to prevention messages. By contrast, PLHIV not rec...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Sarna A,Luchters S,Pickett M,Chersich M,Okal J,Geibel S,Kingola N,Temmerman M

更新日期：2012-03-19 00:00:00