Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents living with HIV after dolutegravir - based antiretroviral therapy start in Kampala, Uganda
CONCLUSION: Our study found a prevalence of 7.3% of overweight and obesity in ALHIV after initiating DTG. We did not find any factor significantly associated with excessive weight gain in ALHIV on DTG. Nonetheless, we recommend ongoing routine monitoring of anthropometry and metabolic markers in ALHIV as DTG use increases globally, to determine the exact magnitude of excessive weight gain and to identify those at risk of becoming overweight or obese while taking the medication.PMID:38637785 | PMC:PMC11027216 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00615-6 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irene Nakatudde Elizabeth Katana Eva Laker Agnes Odongpiny Esther Alice Nalugga Barbara Castelnuovo Mary Glenn Fowler Philippa Musoke Source Type: research
Exploring the association between erythema multiforme and HIV infection: some mechanisms and implications
This article highlights the potential direct and indirect role that HIV infection may play in the development of EM and the clinical dilemma that arises in the management of HIV-infected patients with this condition. These patients may require additional medications to manage opportunistic infections, many of which can also trigger hypersensitivity reactions leading to EM.PMID:38637892 | PMC:PMC11027329 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00607-6 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shumani Charlotte Manenzhe Razia Abdool Gafaar Khammissa Sindisiwe Londiwe Shangase Mia Michaela Beetge Source Type: research
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents living with HIV after dolutegravir - based antiretroviral therapy start in Kampala, Uganda
Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) is currently the preferred first-line treatment for persons living with HIV (PLHIV) including children and adolescents in many low- and middle-income count... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irene Nakatudde, Elizabeth Katana, Eva Laker Agnes Odongpiny, Esther Alice Nalugga, Barbara Castelnuovo, Mary Glenn Fowler and Philippa Musoke Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring the association between erythema multiforme and HIV infection: some mechanisms and implications
Erythema multiforme (EM) is an immune-mediated mucocutaneous condition characterized by hypersensitivity reactions to antigenic stimuli from infectious agents and certain drugs. The most commonly implicated in... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shumani Charlotte Manenzhe, Razia Abdool Gafaar Khammissa, Sindisiwe Londiwe Shangase and Mia Michaela Beetge Tags: Review Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia Annua L. and Moringa Oleifera Lam. on CD4 count and viral load among PLWH on ART at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
CONCLUSION: A combination of A. annua and M. oleifera leaf powders taken once a day together with the routine standard of care produced a significant increase in CD4 count, WBCs, platelets, and viral load suppression among individuals on ART. A. annua and M. oleifera have potential to offer an affordable alternative remedy for managing HIV infection, particularly in low-resource communities lacking ART access.TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03366922.PMID:38627722 | PMC:PMC11020329 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00609-4 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 16, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Silvano S Twinomujuni Esther C Atukunda Jackson K Mukonzo Musinguzi Nicholas Felicitas Roelofsen Patrick E Ogwang Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia Annua L. and Moringa Oleifera Lam. on CD4 count and viral load among PLWH on ART at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
CONCLUSION: A combination of A. annua and M. oleifera leaf powders taken once a day together with the routine standard of care produced a significant increase in CD4 count, WBCs, platelets, and viral load suppression among individuals on ART. A. annua and M. oleifera have potential to offer an affordable alternative remedy for managing HIV infection, particularly in low-resource communities lacking ART access.TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03366922.PMID:38627722 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00609-4 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 16, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Silvano S Twinomujuni Esther C Atukunda Jackson K Mukonzo Musinguzi Nicholas Felicitas Roelofsen Patrick E Ogwang Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia Annua L. and Moringa Oleifera Lam. on CD4 count and viral load among PLWH on ART at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
Initiation of ART among people living with HIV (PLWH) having a CD4 count ≤ 350cells/µl, produces poor immunological recovery, putting them at a high risk of opportunistic infections. To mitigate this, PLWH on ... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 16, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Silvano S. Twinomujuni, Esther C Atukunda, Jackson K. Mukonzo, Musinguzi Nicholas, Felicitas Roelofsen and Patrick E. Ogwang Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Evaluation of an HIV homecare program for lost-to-follow-up populations: a mixed methods study in Detroit, Michigan
CONCLUSION: Homecare offers an innovative system for successfully re-engaging and maintaining lost-to-follow-up PLWHIV in care. These findings have implications for HIV control efforts and could inform the development of future programs for difficult to reach populations.PMID:38609992 | PMC:PMC11015688 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00608-5 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: L V Bonadonna E Guerrero T McClendon S Union D Kabbani D Wittmann J Cohn J Veltman Source Type: research
Evaluation of an HIV homecare program for lost-to-follow-up populations: a mixed methods study in Detroit, Michigan
CONCLUSION: Homecare offers an innovative system for successfully re-engaging and maintaining lost-to-follow-up PLWHIV in care. These findings have implications for HIV control efforts and could inform the development of future programs for difficult to reach populations.PMID:38609992 | PMC:PMC11015688 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00608-5 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: L V Bonadonna E Guerrero T McClendon S Union D Kabbani D Wittmann J Cohn J Veltman Source Type: research
Evaluation of an HIV homecare program for lost-to-follow-up populations: a mixed methods study in Detroit, Michigan
CONCLUSION: Homecare offers an innovative system for successfully re-engaging and maintaining lost-to-follow-up PLWHIV in care. These findings have implications for HIV control efforts and could inform the development of future programs for difficult to reach populations.PMID:38609992 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00608-5 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: L V Bonadonna E Guerrero T McClendon S Union D Kabbani D Wittmann J Cohn J Veltman Source Type: research
Evaluation of an HIV homecare program for lost-to-follow-up populations: a mixed methods study in Detroit, Michigan
Maintaining people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in clinical care is a global priority. In the Metro Detroit area of Michigan, approximately 30% of PLWHIV are out of care. To re-engage lost-to-follow-up patients, W... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: L. V. Bonadonna, E. Guerrero, T. McClendon, S. Union, D. Kabbani, D. Wittmann, J. Cohn and J. Veltman Tags: Research Source Type: research
Missed opportunities for HIV testing and sexual health-related challenges in an individual with intellectual disability: a case report
CONCLUSION: Due to the presence of existing indicator conditions, an earlier HIV diagnosis was possible. We contend that most of the recent illnesses could have been prevented if earlier testing had been carried out. Therefore, patients presenting with AIDS indicator conditions, including those with mental disabilities, should be given the opportunity to be tested for HIV. HIV/AIDS trainings should be made available to health care professionals as well as to personnel interacting with vulnerable groups.PMID:38581028 | PMC:PMC10996268 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00606-7 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lina Martina W ürfel Anja Potthoff Sandeep Nambiar Adriane Skaletz-Rorowski Source Type: research
Missed opportunities for HIV testing and sexual health-related challenges in an individual with intellectual disability: a case report
CONCLUSION: Due to the presence of existing indicator conditions, an earlier HIV diagnosis was possible. We contend that most of the recent illnesses could have been prevented if earlier testing had been carried out. Therefore, patients presenting with AIDS indicator conditions, including those with mental disabilities, should be given the opportunity to be tested for HIV. HIV/AIDS trainings should be made available to health care professionals as well as to personnel interacting with vulnerable groups.PMID:38581028 | PMC:PMC10996268 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00606-7 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lina Martina W ürfel Anja Potthoff Sandeep Nambiar Adriane Skaletz-Rorowski Source Type: research
Missed opportunities for HIV testing and sexual health-related challenges in an individual with intellectual disability: a case report
CONCLUSION: Due to the presence of existing indicator conditions, an earlier HIV diagnosis was possible. We contend that most of the recent illnesses could have been prevented if earlier testing had been carried out. Therefore, patients presenting with AIDS indicator conditions, including those with mental disabilities, should be given the opportunity to be tested for HIV. HIV/AIDS trainings should be made available to health care professionals as well as to personnel interacting with vulnerable groups.PMID:38581028 | PMC:PMC10996268 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00606-7 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lina Martina W ürfel Anja Potthoff Sandeep Nambiar Adriane Skaletz-Rorowski Source Type: research
Missed opportunities for HIV testing and sexual health-related challenges in an individual with intellectual disability: a case report
CONCLUSION: Due to the presence of existing indicator conditions, an earlier HIV diagnosis was possible. We contend that most of the recent illnesses could have been prevented if earlier testing had been carried out. Therefore, patients presenting with AIDS indicator conditions, including those with mental disabilities, should be given the opportunity to be tested for HIV. HIV/AIDS trainings should be made available to health care professionals as well as to personnel interacting with vulnerable groups.PMID:38581028 | PMC:PMC10996268 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00606-7 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - April 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lina Martina W ürfel Anja Potthoff Sandeep Nambiar Adriane Skaletz-Rorowski Source Type: research
