Improvement in lipids after switch to boosted atazanavir or darunavir in children/adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV on older protease inhibitors: results from the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study
ConclusionsA switch to ATV/r or DRV/r may result in more rapid reduction in TC and the TC:HDL‐C ratio in PHIV youth, potentially impacting long‐term cardiovascular disease risk. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 21, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J Jao, W Yu, K Patel, TL Miller, B Karalius, ME Geffner, LA DiMeglio, A Mirza, JS Chen, M Silio, EJ McFarland, RB Van Dyke, D Jacobson, Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Antiretroviral pill count and clinical outcomes in treatment ‐naïve patients with HIV infection
ConclusionsThis particular single‐tablet regimen is associated with a modest decrease in the risk of AIDS or death relative to multiple‐pill formulations. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 6, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J Young, C Smith, R Teira, P Reiss, I Jarr ín Vera, H Crane, JM Miro, A D'Arminio Monforte, M Saag, R Zangerle, HC Bucher, Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Predictors of CD4 cell recovery following initiation of antiretroviral therapy among HIV ‐1 positive patients with well‐estimated dates of seroconversion
ConclusionsCD4 count at cART initiation is the most important factor in predicting post‐treatment recovery, but VL provides substantial additional information. If cART is initiated in the first 4 months following seroconversion, recovery of CD4 counts appears to be more rapid. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: OT Stirrup, AJ Copas, AN Phillips, MJ Gill, RB Geskus, G Touloumi, J Young, HC Bucher, AG Babiker, Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Pre ‐exposure prophylaxis: awareness, acceptability and risk compensation behaviour among men who have sex with men and the transgender population
ConclusionsWith high acceptability and a low likelihood of risk compensation behaviour, PrEP can be considered as an effective prevention strategy for HIV infection among MSM and TGs in India. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: CK Uthappa, RR Allam, R Pant, S Pal, M Dinaker, G Oruganti, VV Yeldandi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Hospital ‐based routine HIV testing in high‐income countries: a systematic literature review
ConclusionsThere are several barriers to routine HIV testing in EDs and AMUs. Many of these stem from staff fears about offering HIV testing due to the perceived lack of knowledge about HIV. Our systematic review highlights areas which can be targeted to increase coverage of routine HIV testing. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: A Elgalib, S Fidler, K Sabapathy Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Promoting high standards of care for women living with HIV: position statement from the Women Against Viruses in Europe Working Group
ConclusionsThis position statement provides an overview of the key recommendations to optimize the care of WLWH that emerged during the 2016 WAVE workshop. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: JD Kowalska, K Aebi ‐Popp, M Loutfy, FA Post, MJ Perez‐Elias, M Johnson, F Mulcahy, Tags: Reviews In Antiretroviral Research Source Type: research
Vitamin D and progression of carotid intima ‐media thickness in HIV‐positive Canadians
ConclusionsBaseline 25(OH)D was associated with CIMT progression in this relatively vitamin D replete, predominately white and male, Canadian HIV‐positive population. Future research needs to establish causality as this may warrant more targeted screening or supplementation. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: H Huff, AT Merchant, E Lonn, E Pullenayegum, F Smaill, M Smieja Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Food insecurity may lead to incomplete HIV viral suppression and less immune reconstitution among HIV/hepatitis C virus ‐coinfected people
ConclusionsThese findings provide evidence of the negative impact of food insecurity on HIV viral load and CD4 count among HIV/HCV‐coinfected people. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: W Aibibula, J Cox, A ‐M Hamelin, EEM Moodie, AI Naimi, T McLinden, MB Klein, P Brassard, Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
European AIDS Clinical Society Second Standard of Care Meeting, Brussels 16 ‐17 November 2016: a summary
The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) organized a second meeting on Standard of Care in Europe on November 16‐17 th, 2016. The aims of the meeting were to discuss and propose actions on three topics, namely: Adherence to guidelines for treatment initiation, treatment monitoring and outcomes, Retention in care and HIV and tuberculosis co‐infection. Several actions need to be implemented in order to further improve quality of care and treatment of HIV in Europe. A common ground for standard of care, based on the EACS Guidelines should be established throughout Europe. EACS plans to interact with policy makers and oth...
Source: HIV Medicine - October 27, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: S De Wit, M Battegay, A D'Arminio Monforte, JD Lundgren, C Oprea, A Antinori, S Bhagani, G F ätkenheuer, N Friis‐Moller, H Furrer, C Mussini, Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A note of thanks to referees for Volume 18, 2017
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Source: HIV Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Miscellaneous Source Type: research
Table of Contents
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Source: HIV Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: HIV Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Incidence of cancer and overall risk of mortality in individuals treated with raltegravir ‐based and non‐raltegravir‐based combination antiretroviral therapy regimens
ConclusionsWe found no evidence for an oncogenic risk or poorer survival associated with using RAL compared with control groups. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - October 6, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: A Cozzi ‐Lepri, R Zangerle, L Machala, K Zilmer, M Ristola, C Pradier, O Kirk, H Sambatakou, G Fätkenheuer, I Yust, P Schmid, M Gottfredsson, I Khromova, D Jilich, R Flisiak, J Smidt, B Rozentale, R Radoi, MH Losso, JD Lundgren, A Mocroft, Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The role of frequent HIV testing in diagnosing HIV in men who have sex with men
ConclusionsThe probability of subsequent HIV diagnosis was greatest in high‐risk MSM who were tested most frequently. Quarterly HIV testing increased the likelihood of identifying undiagnosed HIV infection and should remain a continued recommendation for high‐risk MSM. (Source: HIV Medicine)
Source: HIV Medicine - October 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: M Furegato, H Mitchell, D Ogaz, S Woodhall, N Connor, G Hughes, A Nardone, H Mohammed Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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Source: HIV Medicine - September 4, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
