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The Anticipated Clinical and Economic Effects of 90–90–90 in South Africa [PDF]

Annals of Internal Medicine, 2016
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 90-90-90 global treatment target aims to achieve 73% virologic suppression among HIV-infected persons worldwide by 2020.To estimate the clinical and economic value of reaching this ambitious goal in South Africa, by using a microsimulation model of HIV detection, disease, and treatment.Modeling of
Rochelle P, Walensky, Ethan D, Borre, Linda-Gail, Bekker, Stephen C, Resch, Emily P, Hyle, Robin, Wood, Milton C, Weinstein, Andrea L, Ciaranello, Kenneth A, Freedberg, A David, Paltiel   +9 more
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Depression and HIV: integrated care towards 90-90-90 [PDF]

International Health, 2017
Depression is a global public health problem affecting more than 300 million people. People living with HIV (PLWH) are twice as likely to suffer from depression when compared to matched non-HIV infected persons. Untreated, depression may hasten HIV disease progression.
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The 90-90-90 ART targets: Progress of the Marindi Sub-County Hospital, Homa Bay County, Kenya

Orapuh Journal, 2020
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is an epidemic that the world still grapples with. In 2014, The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) set fast-track targets for 2020 to accelerate HIV response to ...
Susan Atieno Onyango, VE ADAMU, G. O. Okomo, F. A. Oketch   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Evidence of reduced treatment adherence among HIV infected paediatric and adolescent populations in Nairobi at the onset of the UNAIDS Universal Test and Treat Program

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective We conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the efficacy of the World Health Organization (WHO) “Universal Test and Treat” (UTT) policy, initiated in Kenya in September 2016. Under this policy, every human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-
Joseph Kabogo, Erastus Muniu, Fred Wamunyokoli, Rachel Musoke, Elijah Songok   +4 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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Age at immigration and cognitive aging in those with exceptional longevity; does timing matter? The LifeAfter90 Study

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging
INTRODUCTION The role of immigration on brain health in the oldest‐old is not well understood. We evaluated how nativity and age at immigration were associated with cognition in a diverse cohort ≥90 years of age.
Claire C. Meunier, Maria M. Corrada, Paola Gilsanz, Kristen M. George, Claudia H. Kawas, Dan Mungas, Charles DeCarli, Oanh L. Meyer, Alexander Ivan B. Posis, Rachel A. Whitmer   +9 more
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A constraint programming primer

EURO Journal on Computational Optimization, 2014
The purpose of this short paper is to give a reader acquainted with combinatorial optimization enough background in Constraint Programming to appreciate the other papers in this special issue. We will cover modeling, inference, and search.
Gilles Pesant
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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Rapid 90Sr quantification method based on the Bateman equation for routine laboratory work

Nukleonika, 2022
Artificially introduced into the environment 90Sr is highly radiotoxic, so its content levels in foodstuff and biota require constant monitoring for radiological protection.
Wiatr Karol, Rubel Barbara, Kardaś Małgorzata   +2 more
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