Total Lymphocyte Count as surrogate marker for CD4 Cell Count in HIV-Infected Individuals in Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Separately, chronic alcohol ingestion and HIV-1 infection are associated with severe skeletal muscle derangements, including atrophy and wasting, weakness, and fatigue. One prospective cohort study reported that 41% of HIV-infected patients met the criteria for alcoholism, however; few reports exist on the c...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Clary CR,Guidot DM,Bratina MA,Otis JS

更新日期：2011-08-16 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：:Despite the significant success of combination anti-retroviral therapy to reduce HIV viremia and save lives, HIV-1 infection remains a lifelong infection that must be appropriately managed. Advances in the understanding of the HIV infection process and insights from vaccine development in other biomedical fields such ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Pankrac J,Klein K,Mann JFS

更新日期：2017-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa has a huge burden of illness due to HIV infection. Many health care workers managing HIV infected patients, particularly those in rural areas and primary care health facilities, have minimal access to information resources and to advice and support from experienced clinicians. The Medicines Info...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Chisholm BS,Cohen K,Blockman M,Kinkel HF,Kredo TJ,Swart AM

更新日期：2011-01-26 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：:Bone health status is largely absent in South Africa, the main reasons being the absence and cost-effectiveness of specific screening equipment for assessing bone mineral density (BMD). Various risk factors seem to play a role, some of which can be modified to change bone health status. Urbanisation is also a public h...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Kruger MJ,Nell TA

更新日期：2017-07-26 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: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 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：:Against the current global trends, in the former Soviet Union (FSU) countries HIV prevalence is on the rise. Visa-free movement across borders has facilitated migrant-associated HIV transmission within this region. Despite efforts from the governments to curtail the growing epidemic, there is still a serious need for ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Amangaldiyeva A,Davlidova S,Baiserkin B,Dzissyuk N,DeHovitz J,Ali S

更新日期：2019-11-19 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

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: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：:High rates of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) resistance was a key consideration in the WHO policies transitioning first-line regimens to include integrase inhibitors (dolutegravir [DTG]). However, recent data suggests a relationship between DTG and neural tube defects among women exposed durin...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Rutstein SE,Chen JS,Nelson JAE,Phiri S,Miller WC,Hosseinipour MC

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV/AIDS has orphaned 11.6 million children in sub-Saharan Africa. Expanded antiretroviral therapy (ART) use may reduce AIDS orphanhood by decreasing adult mortality and population-level HIV transmission. METHODS:We modeled two scenarios to measure the impact of adult ART use on the incidence of orphanhood ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Anema A,Au-Yeung CG,Joffres M,Kaida A,Vasarhelyi K,Kanters S,Montaner JS,Hogg RS

更新日期：2011-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We studied the safety, tolerability, virologic, and immunologic effects of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) added to a stable antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the setting of low-level viremia. METHODS:MMF 500 mg BID or placebo was given to patients thought to be adherent on stable ART with plasma viremia between 200...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Kaur R,Bedimo R,Kvanli MB,Turner D,Shaw L,Margolis D

更新日期：2006-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Voriconazole is metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 and CYP 3A4. Drug-drug interactions and genetic polymorphisms modulate their activities. CASE PRESENTATION:A 35-year old African female patient with resistant HIV and a cerebral mass of unknown origin was treated with voriconazole for a suspicion of ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Bouatou Y,Samer CF,Ing Lorenzini KR,Daali Y,Daou S,Fathi M,Rebsamen M,Desmeules J,Calmy A,Escher M

更新日期：2014-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is widely used in the management of HIV-infection, but has been associated with renal impairment in a small proportion of patients. Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), a novel prodrug of tenofovir, causes less renal impairment and can improve renal function in patients switched f...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Turner D,Drak D,O'Connor CC,Templeton DJ,Gracey DM

更新日期：2019-12-07 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：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:Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) improves the immune function and decreases morbidity, mortality and opportunistic infections (OIs) in HIV-infected patients. However, since the use of HAART, immune restoration disease (IRD) has been described in association with many OIs. Our objective was to det...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Huruy K,Kassu A,Mulu A,Wondie Y

更新日期：2010-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HLA-B*57:01 screening was added to clinical care guidelines in 2008 to reduce the risk of hypersensitivity reaction from abacavir. The uptake of HLA-B*57:01 screening and incidence of hypersensitivity reaction were assessed in a prospective clinical cohort in the United States to evaluate the effectiveness o...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Mounzer K,Hsu R,Fusco JS,Brunet L,Henegar CE,Vannappagari V,Stainsby CM,Shaefer MS,Ragone L,Fusco GP

更新日期：2019-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the conventional approaches to HIV prevention being the bedrock for early reductions in HIV infections in Uganda, innovations that demonstrate reduction in risk to infection in vulnerable populations need to be embraced urgently. In the past 2 years, a USAID-funded project tested a quality improvemen...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Karamagi E,Sensalire S,Nabwire J,Byabagambi J,Awio AO,Aluma G,Rahimzai M,Calnan J,Kyobutungi S

更新日期：2018-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the levels of NT-pro BNP in HIV patients over 40 years who are receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and investigating potential independent clinical or laboratory factors. METHOD:We determine levels of NT-pro BNP in peripheral blood of HIV patients from Costa del Sol Hospital, ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Olalla J,Crespo E,De la Torre J,Sempere M,Del Arco A,Prada JL,Malvarez R,Pérez J,García-Alegría J

更新日期：2015-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high rate of HIV-1 mutation and increasing resistance to currently available antiretroviral (ART) therapies highlight the need for new antiviral agents. Products derived from natural sources have been shown to inhibit HIV-1 replication during various stages of the virus life cycle, and therefore represen...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Paskaleva EE,Lin X,Li W,Cotter R,Klein MT,Roberge E,Yu EK,Clark B,Veille JC,Liu Y,Lee DY,Canki M

更新日期：2006-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have shown that the current guidelines suggesting immunologic monitoring to determine response to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are inadequate. We assessed whether routinely collected clinical markers could improve prediction of concurrent HIV RNA levels. METHODS:We included ind...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Lau B,Chander G,Gange SJ,Moore RD

更新日期：2010-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: OBJECTIVE:To investigate anti-infective treatments in HIV-infected surgical patients during the perioperative period. METHODS:A retrospective study of sepsis and surgical site infections (SSIs) was conducted in 266 HIV-infected patients. The patients were divided into 3 groups based on CD4+ T cells counts...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Liu B,Zhang L,Guo R,Su J,Li L,Si Y

更新日期：2012-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Susac's Syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune endotheliopathy of cerebral, retinal and cochlear arterioles. We report of an HIV-infected woman who developed a first SS episode following a spontaneous reduction of plasma viral load and several relapses six years later, following initiation of combined antiretroviral therapy (...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Ferretti F,Gerevini S,Colombo B,Testa M,Guffanti M,Franciotta D,Bernardi G,Lazzarin A,Cinque P

更新日期：2013-09-03 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：BACKGROUND:Identifying those at increased risk of death during TB treatment is a priority in resource-constrained settings. We performed this study to determine predictors of mortality during TB treatment. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of a TB surveillance population in a high HIV prevalence area that ...

journal_title：AIDS research and therapy

authors： Pepper DJ,Schomaker M,Wilkinson RJ,de Azevedo V,Maartens G

更新日期：2015-10-06 00:00:00