Is PEP prescribed appropriately?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The acquisition of adequate vaccine-induced humoral immunity is especially important in HIV-infected individuals, who are at increased risk of infections. The aim of the study was to assess the safety of administering a complete vaccination programme to successfully treated HIV-infected adults and to evaluat...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： González R,Castro P,García F,Plana M,Bayas JM,Lafuente S,Serrano B,Mora B,Argelich R,Gatell JM,Vilella A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to assess indicator condition (IC) guided HIV testing in Estonia from 2012-2015. METHODS:We used Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) data. EHIF is the core purchaser of health care services in Estonia, covering health care costs for insured people (94% of the total population). Af...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Rüütel K,Lemsalu L,Lätt S,OptTEST by HiE.

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Universal test and treat (UTT) is recommended for people living with HIV (PLHIV) to reduce morbidity/mortality and minimize transmission. However, concerns exist that this strategy may lead to more crowded hospitals, longer wait times and poorer service, adversely impacting health outcomes for clients with s...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Boeke CE,Khan S,Walsh F,Hettema A,Lejeune C,Spiegelman D,Okello V,Harwell J,Mazibuko S,Bärnighausen T

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The addition of a low dose of ritonavir to protease inhibitors (PIs) has become a widespread strategy to improve PI pharmacokinetics. As resistance is a major barrier to long-term suppression, in salvage therapy genotype and/or phenotype scoring is currently used to predict the response. We evaluated the rel...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Mallolas J,Blanco J,Labarga P,Vergara A,Ocampo A,Sarasa M,Arnedo M,López-Púa Y,García J,Juega J,Guelar A,Terrón A,Dalmau D,García I,Zárraga M,Martínez E,Carné X,Pumarola T,Escayola R,Gatell J

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although current guidelines recommend resistance testing prior to antiretroviral therapy (ART) reinitiation after treatment interruptions, virological failure of first-line ritonavir-boosted, protease-inhibitor (PI/r)-containing ART is associated with low emergent PI resistance. In patients experiencing unsc...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Tinago W,O'Halloran JA,O'Halloran RM,Macken A,Lambert JS,Sheehan GJ,Mallon PW

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:People with HIV (PWHIV) are likely to need therapies for comorbidities as they age. We assessed risk of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in PWHIV. METHODS:The Climate-HIV electronic recording system was used to cross-sectionally analyse records from PWHIV aged ≥ 18 years attending four UK HIV units with a curr...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Okoli C,Schwenk A,Radford M,Myland M,Taylor S,Darley A,Barnes J,Fox A,Grimson F,Reeves I,Munshi S,Croucher A,Boxall N,Benn P,Paice A,van Wyk J,Khoo S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Conflicting results have been reported regarding the ability of valproic acid (VPA) to reduce the size of HIV reservoirs in patients receiving suppressive highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). In a randomized multicentre, cross-over study, we assessed whether adding VPA to stable HAART could potentia...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Routy JP,Tremblay CL,Angel JB,Trottier B,Rouleau D,Baril JG,Harris M,Trottier S,Singer J,Chomont N,Sékaly RP,Boulassel MR

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ODIN (once-daily darunavir in treatment-experienced patients) was a 48-week, phase III, randomized, open-label trial comparing once-daily (qd) darunavir/ritonavir (DRV/r) 800/100 mg with twice-daily (bid) DRV/r 600/100 mg, both with an optimized background regimen [OBR; at least two nucleoside reverse transc...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Sension M,Cahn P,Domingo P,Hodder S,Opsomer M,Lathouwers E,Van de Casteele T,Tomaka F

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether HIV-infected mothers knew the HIV status of their children, enabling the offer of targeted testing of children at risk. METHODS:All HIV-positive women attending the genitourinary medicine clinic at a district general hospital in the United Kingdom were asked whether they had children an...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Eisenhut M,Sharma V,Kawsar M,Balachandran T

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Southern African countries have borne the brunt of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Monitoring epidemiological dynamics is critical to identify the populations at greatest risk of infection and to guide control strategies. METHODS:A cross-sectional community-based study to determine age- and sex-specific HIV prevalen...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： González R,Munguambe K,Aponte J,Bavo C,Nhalungo D,Macete E,Alonso P,Menéndez C,Naniche D

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pregnant women experience physiological changes during pregnancy that can have a significant impact on antiretroviral pharmacokinetics. Ensuring optimal plasma concentrations of antiretrovirals is essential for maternal health and to minimize the risk of vertical transmission. Here we describe atazanavir/rit...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Else LJ,Jackson V,Brennan M,Back DJ,Khoo SH,Coulter-Smith S,Lambert JS

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Renal disease is a common and serious complication in HIV-infected patients. METHODS:A retrospective cohort analysis for the period 1989-2010 was carried out to determine the prevalence, incidence and risk factors for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD was defined as initiation of renal replacement therap...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Bickel M,Marben W,Betz C,Khaykin P,Stephan C,Gute P,Haberl A,Knecht G,Wolf T,Brodt HR,Geiger H,Herrmann E,Jung O

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the UK, free HIV care is provided through dedicated HIV clinics. Using the national cohort of men who have sex with men (MSM) with diagnosed HIV infection and estimates of the number of undiagnosed men, we assessed whether high retention in HIV care and treatment coverage is sufficient to reduce HIV trans...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Brown AE,Gill ON,Delpech VC

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Rapid HIV testing (RHT) is well established in many countries, but it is new in Australia since a policy change in 2011. We assessed service provider acceptability of RHT before and after its implementation in four Sydney public sexual health clinics. METHODS:Service providers were surveyed immediately afte...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Conway DP,Guy R,McNulty A,Couldwell DL,Davies SC,Smith DE,Keen P,Cunningham P,Holt M,Sydney Rapid HIV Test Study.

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to compare the effects on lipids, body composition and renal function of once-daily ritonavir-boosted saquinavir (SQV/r) or atazanavir (ATV/r) in combination with tenofovir/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) over 48 weeks. METHODS:An investigator-initiated, randomized, open-label, multinationa...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Vrouenraets SM,Wit FW,Fernandez Garcia E,Moyle GJ,Jackson AG,Allavena C,Raffi F,Jayaweera DT,Mauss S,Katlama C,Fisher M,Slama L,Hardy WD,Dejesus E,van Eeden A,Reiss P,BASIC Study Group.

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Data from observational cohorts may be influenced by population structure and loss to follow-up (LTFU). Quality of care may be associated with participation in cohort networks. We aimed to study the participation, characteristics and retention rates of immigrants in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS). METHODS...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Thierfelder C,Weber R,Elzi L,Furrer H,Cavassini M,Calmy A,Bernasconi E,Gutmann C,Ledergerber B,Swiss HIV Cohort Study Group.

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) have become the standard of care for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We aimed to assess treatment uptake and efficacy in routine clinical settings among HIV/HCV coinfected patients after the introduction of the first generation DAAs. METHODS:...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Schaerer V,Haubitz S,Kovari H,Ledergerber B,Ambrosioni J,Cavassini M,Stoeckle M,Schmid P,Decosterd L,Aouri M,Böni J,Günthard HF,Furrer H,Metzner KJ,Fehr J,Rauch A,Swiss HIV Cohort Study.

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Based on the short-term results of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) A5095 trial, zidovudine (ZDV)/lamivudine (3TC)/abacavir (ABC) is no longer recommended as a first-line antiretroviral regimen. Data on the efficacy of this triple nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) combination compared wit...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Cuzin L,Pugliese P,Bugnon F,Delpierre C,Cua E,Billaud E,Massip P,Raffi F,Dellamonica P

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The world-wide AIDS epidemic is reflected in Western Europe in an increasing number of HIV-infected persons who originate from Africa. We describe the characteristics and response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) of HIV-infected patients born in Africa and living in France. METHODS:Analysis of data from the ...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Breton G,Lewden C,Spire B,Salmon D,Brun-Vézinet F,Duong M,Allavena C,Leport C,Salamon R,APROCO COPILOTE ANRS CO8 Study Group.

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dyslipidaemia has become a common problem in HIV disease, especially in patients on current antiretroviral therapy. However, the pathogenic mechanisms involved are not well understood or documented using conventional lipid measurements. METHODS:Using a cross-sectional design, the prevalence of abnormal stan...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Rimland D,Guest JL,Hernández I,Del Rio C,Le NA,Brown WV

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To audit clinical and surrogate marker outcome data following the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy to HIV-infected children in South London. METHODS:We performed a retrospective cohort study of 110 HIV-infected children under the care of the Paediatric HIV in South London Network (PHILS-NE...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Doerholt K,Sharland M,Ball C,DuMont G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Despite the availability of HIV testing guidelines to facilitate prompt diagnosis, late HIV diagnosis remains high across Europe. The study synthesizes recent evidence on HIV testing strategies adopted in health care settings in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). METHODS:Preferred Reporting...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Desai S,Tavoschi L,Sullivan AK,Combs L,Raben D,Delpech V,Jakobsen SF,Amato-Gauci AJ,Croxford S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Different experimental approaches have shown that, despite plasma viral loads under the threshold of detection, HIV-1 frequently continues to replicate in patients receiving potent antiretroviral therapy. However, whether this low-grade viral replication is sufficient for the generation of new major quasispe...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Birk M,Aleman S,Visco-Comandini U,Sönnerborg A

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Despite the benefits of HAART, initiation of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-HCV co-infected patients is often delayed as a consequence of patient and physician concern pertaining to liver toxicity. It is unclear whether this is justified. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated treatment duration and outcome in...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Cooper CL,Breau C,Laroche A,Lee C,Garber G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk factors for death in an HIV-infected cohort in French Guiana were studied in 1374 patients between 1996 and 2005. Of these patients, 48.5% were male and 76% were immigrants. Covariates were measured at the time of consultation. There were 223 deaths. Addictions [adjusted hazard ratio (HR)=13; 95% confidence inter...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Nacher M,Huber F,El Guedj M,Vaz T,Magnien C,Djossou F,Randrianjohany A,Alvarez F,Couppié P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:TMC125-C227, an exploratory phase II, randomized, controlled, open-label trial, compared the efficacy and safety of TMC125 (etravirine) with an investigator-selected protease inhibitor (PI) in nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-resistant, protease inhibitor-naïve, HIV-1-infected patients. ...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Ruxrungtham K,Pedro RJ,Latiff GH,Conradie F,Domingo P,Lupo S,Pumpradit W,Vingerhoets JH,Peeters M,Peeters I,Kakuda TN,De Smedt G,Woodfall B,TMC125-C227 study group.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare virological and immunological responses to nevirapine (NVP)-based and efavirenz (EFV)-based highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens in antiretroviral-naïve patients with advanced HIV infection. METHODS:A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted on antiretroviral-naïve H...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Manosuthi W,Sungkanuparph S,Vibhagool A,Rattanasiri S,Thakkinstian A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) as early as the day of HIV diagnosis is a strategy of increasing global interest to control the HIV epidemic and optimize the health of people living with HIV (PLWH). No detrimental effects of rapid-start ART have been identified in randomized controlled trials undertaken in low...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Boyd MA,Boffito M,Castagna A,Estrada V

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide we have seen dramatic increases in HIV prevalence and decreases in life expectancy over the last decade. The aim of this study was to determine the association between HIV prevalence and life expectancy. A strong negative association between adult HIV prevalence and life expectancy was observed for 137 count...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： McGuire AL,Barer JM,Montaner JS,Hogg RS

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Adipose dysregulation, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance are hallmarks of HIV-related lipodystrophy. The precise mechanisms behind these disturbances are unknown. In HIV-infected patients, we previously demonstrated a strong relationship between lipodystrophy and levels of adiponectin, an adipose peptide ...

journal_title：HIV medicine

authors： Sankalé JL,Tong Q,Hadigan CM,Tan G,Grinspoon SK,Kanki PJ,Hotamisligil GS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00