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[Tenofovir and entecavir for chronic hepatitis B infection treatment: a single-center experience]

Clinical Management Issues, 2015
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The current treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection (CHBV) has achieved several step-ups thanks to the introduction of the new-generation nucleos(t)ide analogs.
Fabio Tarsetti, Giuseppe Tarantino, Piergiorgio Mosca, Emidio Scarpellini, Giammarco Fava   +4 more
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Persistent risk for new, subsequent new and recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma despite successful anti-hepatitis B virus therapy and tumor ablation: The need for hepatitis B virus cure. [PDF]

, 2019
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the most significant hepatocarcinogens. The ultimate goal of anti-HBV treatment is to prevent the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Coben, Robert M., Conn, Mitchell I., DiMarino, Anthony J., Hann, Hie-Won, Kroop, Howard, Martin, Aaron, Prieto, Jorge, Shinn, Brianna J.   +7 more
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Prevalence of Sleep Apnea and Sleepiness in Adults With and Without HIV in Mwanza, Tanzania: Baseline Results From an Ongoing Cohort Study

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We conducted a cross‐sectional analysis of the baseline survey of participants aged > 30 years enrolled in the Mwanza HIV&CVD Cohort in Tanzania. Our primary objective was to examine the association between HIV status and sleep apnea (SA).
Godfrey A. Kisigo, Benson Issarow, Salama Fadhil, Grace Ruselu, Ponsiano Fabian, Ayubu Garbindi, Robert N. Peck, Kathy Baisley, Saidi Kapiga, Ana C. Krieger   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Usefulness of calcaneal quantitative ultrasound stiffness for the evaluation of bone health in HIV-1-infected subjects: Comparison with dual X-ray absorptiometry [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives: With the development of effective treatments and the resulting increase in life expectancy, bone mineral density (BMD) alteration has emerged as an important comorbidity in human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1)-infected individuals. The
Cacciatore, Francesco, Ceci, Fabrizio, FANTAUZZI, Alessandra, Floridia, Marco, MEZZAROMA, Ivano, VULLO, Vincenzo   +5 more
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Pre‐exposure prophylaxis use in blood donors in England

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives The For the Assessment of Individualized Risk (FAIR) framework, introduced by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) in 2021, aims to reduce stigma and improve equity in blood donor selection, particularly for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Jaid Debrah, Claire Reynolds, Victoria Maddox, Shannah Secret, Hatice Baklan, Alieu Amara, Laura Else, Peter Simmonds, Susan R. Brailsford, Saye Khoo, Heli Harvala   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethical Allocation of Preexposure HIV Prophylaxis [PDF]

, 2011
Civil society-led movements transformed global AIDS action from deep skepticism about extending anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment in low and middle-income countries to an historic scaling up of treatment towards universal access.
Gostin, Lawrence O., Kim, Susan C.
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Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma—Presenting Sign of HIV: Case Report and Review

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 6, Page 2631-2637, June 2026.
This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.
Zachary A. Wykoff, Logan F. McColl, Robert A. Baiocchi, Matthew O. Old   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring experiences in peer mentoring as a strategy for capacity building in sexual reproductive health and HIV service integration in Kenya. [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND: The Integra Initiative designed, tested, and adapted protocols for peer mentorship in order to improve service providers' skills, knowledge, and capacity to provide quality integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services ...
Abuya, Timothy, Baird, Averie, Colombini, Manuela, Integra Initiative, Kimani, James Kelly, Kivunaga, Jackline, Mayhew, Susannah, Muia, Ruth Wayua, Mutemwa, Richard, Ndwiga, Charity, Warren, Charlotte E   +10 more
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Loss and Improved Clinical Outcomes in US Individuals With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Journal of Viral Hepatitis, Volume 33, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss is associated with improved clinical outcomes in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection based on studies predominantly in Asian populations. We assessed real‐world associations between HBsAg loss and long‐term clinical outcomes in a diverse US population with chronic HBV infection. This
Myriam Drysdale, Rose Chang, Shuang Wang, Anna Coutinho, Vera Gielen, Theo Man, Rui Song, Mei Sheng Duh, Mandana Khalili, Dickens Theodore   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Backbone switch to abacavir/lamivudine fixed-dose combination: implications for antiretroviral therapy optimization [PDF]

, 2015
Current guidelines recommend treatment optimization in virologically suppressed patients through switching/ simplification strategies to minimize long-term toxicities and improve adherence. The assessment of inflammation/ coagulation profiles may support
FALASCA, FRANCESCA, FANTAUZZI, Alessandra, Floridia, Marco, MEZZAROMA, Ivano, SPANEDDA, Pierpaolo, TURRIZIANI, Ombretta, VULLO, Vincenzo   +6 more
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