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The experience of "medicine companions" to support adherence to antiretroviral therapy: quantitative and qualitative data from a trial population in Uganda. [PDF]

, 2010
Good adherence is critical for antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa. We report on the characteristics of medicine companions (MCs) chosen by Ugandan patients enrolling on ART, and on how MCs were chosen, and what roles they played. Baseline
B. Wolff, Kyomuhangi, R, H. Grosskurth, Jaffar, S., S. Nakamanya, Namara, G., Amurwon, J., Namara, G, Wolff, B., Foster, SD, G. Namara, Kyomuhangi, R., Grosskurth, H., Amuron, B, J. Amurwon, Birungi, Josephine, S.D. Foster, J. Birungi, Foster, S. D., R. Kyomuhangi, Birungi, J, Nakamanya, S., Nakamanya, S, Wolff, B, Nabiryo, C., Amuron, B., Amurwon, J, Nabiryo, C, Grosskurth, H, C. Nabiryo, S. Jaffar, Jaffar, S, B. Amuron, Birungi, J., Amuron, Barbara   +34 more
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Virological and immunological failure of HAART and associated risk factors among adults and adolescents in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE, 2018
BackgroundHuman immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome associated morbidity and mortality has reduced significantly since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Genet Gebrehiwet Hailu, Dawit Gebregziabher Hagos, Amlsha Kahsay Hagos, Araya Gebreyesus Wasihun, Tsehaye Asmelash Dejene   +4 more
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Estimation of prevalence of periodontal disease and oral lesions and their relation to CD4 counts in HIV seropositive patients on antiretroviral therapy regimen reporting at District General Hospital, Raichur

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2015
Introduction: Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a condition in which the body becomes susceptible to a host of opportunistic infections. This syndrome is a culmination of infection with a lenti virus called Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV ...
Jagganatha Rao Ravi, Tuthipat Ramachandra Gururaja Rao   +1 more
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Attitudes of Dental Students Towards HIV+ Patients: A Multi‐Center Survey Among Italian Universities

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate the attitudes of Italian dental students towards HIV‐infected patients and explore factors influencing discriminatory behaviour. Methods This observational, multicentric survey analysed responses from dental students across Italian Dental Schools.
Michele Giuliani, Cosimo Rupe, Silvio Abati, Paolo Arduino, Lorenzo Azzi, Elena Bardellini, Giulia Bardini, Lavinia Barone, Selene Barone, Maria Eleonora Bizzoca, Giuseppina Campisi, Claudia Caravetta, Raffaella Castagnola, Marco Cicciù, Maria Contaldo, Francesca Conti, Noemi Coppola, Massimo Cordaro, Elisabetta Cotti, Roberto Di Lenarda, Davide Farronato, Gianfranco Favia, Olga Anna Furchì, Andrea Gabusi, Alessio Gambino, Marco Gargari, Ilaria Giovannacci, Davide Gissi, Amerigo Giudice, Luigi Laino, Gaetano La Mantia, Luisa Limongelli, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Alessandra Majorana, Mirko Martelli, Marco Mascitti, Michele Davide Mignogna, Pietro Montagna, Pier Francesco Nocini, Romeo Patini, Matteo Pellegrini, Monica Pentenero, Antonio Rapani, Silvana Rizzo, Umberto Romeo, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Diana Russo, Andrea Santarelli, Francesco Scilla, Rosario Serpico, Francesco Spadari, Gianluca Tenore, Ludovica Vassalli, Paolo Vescovi, Gioele Gioco, Carlo Lajolo   +55 more
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Pathogenesis and prevention of immune reconstitution disease during antiretroviral therapy. [PDF]

, 2011
The risks of unmasking and paradoxical forms of immune reconstitution disease in HIV-infected patients starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) are fuelled by a combination of the late presentation of patients with advanced immunodeficiency, the associated ...
Lawn, Stephen D, Meintjes, Graeme, Graeme Meintjes, Stephen D Lawn   +3 more
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Hypertension among people living with HIV (PLHIV) compared with people without HIV (PWoH): A systematic review with meta‐analysis

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor and has increased among people living with HIV. However, evidence on its association with HIV status remains inconsistent. This systematic review aimed to assess the association between HIV status and hypertension and to examine, through subgroup analyses, whether this association
Mariene Garcia Gomes, Kássio Silva Cunha, Erika Cardoso Abud Parreira, Caroline Becker, Geórgia das Graças Pena, Sinara Laurini Rossato   +5 more
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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy and treatment outcomes among conflict-affected and forcibly displaced populations: a systematic review. [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Optimal adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is required to promote viral suppression and to prevent disease progression and mortality.
Mendelsohn Joshua B, Mendelsohn, Joshua B, Spiegel, Paul, Schilperoord Marian, Schilperoord, Marian, Ross, David A, Spiegel Paul, Ross David A   +7 more
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Dietary counselling and exercise training for lipid management in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Dyslipidaemia is highly prevalent among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and contributes to increased cardiovascular risk. Although lifestyle interventions are recommended, evidence specific to people living with HIV remains limited. Previous reviews have primarily focused on dietary interventions or low‐density
Maki Aomori, Hitomi Maeda
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Low haemoglobin predicts early mortality among adults starting antiretroviral therapy in an HIV care programme in South Africa: a cohort study. [PDF]

, 2010
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality among people with HIV infection; however, mortality after the start of ART is high in resource-limited settings.
Grant, Alison D, Charalambous Salome, Alison D Grant, Pemba Lindiwe, Lindiwe Pemba, Pemba, Lindiwe, Katherine Fielding, Charalambous, Salome, Churchyard, Gavin J, Fielding Katherine, Fielding, Katherine, Grant Alison D, Gavin J Churchyard, Russell Elizabeth C, Churchyard Gavin J, Salome Charalambous, Elizabeth C Russell, Russell, Elizabeth C   +17 more
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¿Qué opinan los médicos penitenciarios sobre el control de la infección por el VIH en las prisiones españolas?: Resultados del Estudio del Grupo de Trabajo en Enfermedades Infecciosas de la Sociedad Española de Sanidad Penitenciaria (GEISESP)

Revista Española de Sanidad Penitenciaria
Se presentan los resultados del estudio realizado por el Grupo de Enfermedades Infecciosas de la Sociedad Española de Sanidad Penitenciaria (GEISESP) sobre la opinión de los facultativos penitenciarios en cuanto a la conveniencia o no de realizar el ...
P. Saiz De la Hoya, A. Marco, J. García-Guerrero   +2 more
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