Prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women presenting to two hospitals in Ogun state, Nigeria
Conclusions The overall HIV prevalence rate of 7.7% observed among pregnant women in this study was higher than the national average of 4.1%. Furthermore, HIV prevention campaigns need to be tailored towards older women as done for the younger ones in Nigeria, since prevalence was higher in the former than the latter. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Resilience processes in women leading community based organizations providing HIV prevention services
Conclusions The results may be useful to understand and support with financial, human and technical resources different resilient organizational spaces led by women. Community based organizations play a fundamental role in the prevention of new infections and mitigation of the effects on people who are affected by the virus. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The history and impact of HIV&AIDS. A decade of INDEPTH research
Conclusion INDEPTH member centres have tracked the course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. They have analysed how the virus is transmitted, how and where it emerged, which groups are most affected, and how the virus impacts families, communities and economies. The robust and extensive data they have generated provide critical insights to policy-makers as the epidemic moves into its fourth decade. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
HIV infection among different population groups in India: A comprehensive review of seroprevalence and co-infection studies
Publication date: 2014 Source:HIV & AIDS Review, Volume 13, Issue 3 Author(s): Tahziba Hussain A number of seroprevalence studies have been carried out by different authors in different regions of India. Most of these studies are hospital based and the authors have focused on high-risk group clients such as TB patients, patients attending STD clinics, FSWs, IDUs and MSMs. In this paper, studies carried out among different population groups, namely leprosy patients, TB patients (adult and children), Foreign students, STD patients, General and High-risk group clients namely FSWs and IDUs, attending an ICTC at Ag...
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
ABCC protein function and genetic variability in HIV infection
Publication date: 2014 Source:HIV & AIDS Review, Volume 13, Issue 3 Author(s): Katarzyna Maciejewska , Miłosz Parczewski ATP-binding cassette transporter (ABC) protein group is one of the most abundant protein family exhibiting diverse functions. Proteins of this group are present and expressed in virtually every tissue, with ABCC subfamily functional spectrum of ion transport, cell-surface signaling and toxin secretion. ABCC proteins are adenosine triphosphate (ATP) dependent with hydrolysis-derived energy used for the transport of substrates through the cellular membranes. Research data also confirm their ...
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
A sequential approach to identify the offending medication in HIV sero-positive patients having hypersensitivity to fixed dose combination of HAART
Conclusion In a resource-limited setting, where we have to use fixed-dose combination of anti-retroviral agents, management of a patient with drug hypersensitivity is a problem. Our protocol of systematic de-challenge and re-challenge, as exemplified in these cases, can be of help where expensive facilities are not available. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Stribild, as a novel option of integrase inhibitor based single tablet regimen for the treatment of HIV infection
Publication date: Available online 14 July 2014 Source:HIV & AIDS Review Author(s): Miłosz Parczewski Single tablet regimens (STR) have recently been expanded with the first integrase inhibitor based regimen containing elvitegravir, cobicistat, tenofovir and emtricitabine. This therapeutic option allows for the once daily treatment and has been proven to be a safe and effective therapeutic option for both antiretroviral treatment naive and experienced patients. It is characterized by rapid decrease of plasma viremia after introduction, high efficacy regardless the baseline HIV-1 viral load as well as favorabl...
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Safety and effectiveness of lopinavir/ritonavir twice-daily in cART naïve patients with HIV-1 infection: Data from POLCA Study Group
Conclusion In POLCA cohort 24 months treatment with LPV/r-based regimen was safe and effective. Gastrointestinal side effects and lipids disorders were quite common but rarely led to treatment discontinuation. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Kaposi's sarcoma in a treated and well-controlled HIV infected patient: Discussion on the role of immunosenescence
We report a case of recurrent Kaposi's Sarcoma in a patient that had presented an undetectable HIV viral load for over 12 years and had a CD4+ T-Lymphocytes count above 1000/mm3. In this patient, the immunosenescent phenotype was not found overrepresented among CD8+ T cells. We performed a review of the literature in order to discuss this case. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Is HIV/AIDS a disability? Stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV and AIDS in the Russian Federation
Publication date: Available online 23 July 2014 Source:HIV & AIDS Review Author(s): Marina M. Shilovskaya The article focuses on the rights of HIV positive people in the Russian Federation. Taking into consideration the multilayered definition of disability, the author tries to examine various challenges people living with HIV/AIDS face like stigma within families, social and religious communities, in the workplace and in the health sector. This paper also presents the findings of a qualitative survey on disability and HIV in Russia. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Skin cancer risk factor reduction in Africa: Assessment of use of antiretroviral therapy services by human immunodeficiency virus positive albinos
Conclusion Albinos make very poor use of free and available antiretroviral therapy services. They fear being easily identified and further stigmatized by members of the community. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Prevention, treatment and future challenges of HIV/AIDS: A decade of INDEPTH research
Conclusion INDEPTH member centres have tracked the course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. They have analysed how the virus is transmitted and how it impacts families, communities and economies. Prevention and treatment policies and technologies have also come under scrutiny, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, male circumcision, behaviour change polices, antiretroviral treatment and other key interventions. The robust and extensive data HDSSs have generated provide critical insights to policy-makers as the epidemic moves into its fourth decade. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Eviplera® as a switch option for HIV infected patients—Review of GS-US-264-106 (SPIRIT) and GS-US-264-0111 studies
Publication date: Available online 6 August 2014 Source:HIV & AIDS Review Author(s): Kamila Wójcik The purpose of this paper is to present the safety and efficacy of Eviplera® in HIV-infected naïve- and treatment-experienced patients. This paper is the review of ECHO/THRIVE studies comparing rilpivirine with efavirenz in treatment-naïve patients and GS-US-264-106 (SPIRIT)/GS-US-264-0111 studies showing efficacy of switching to Eviplera® in virologically suppressed HIV-infected patients. Based on results obtained from these studies, Eviplera® is indicated not only for HIV-infected treatment-naïve patient...
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
On the role of HIV/AIDS support groups on combating new infections
Conclusion With regard to voluntary HIV counseling and support groups results in this study provide a frame work for designing cost-effective strategies for effective control of HIV in the absence of HIV therapy. (Source: HIV and AIDS Review)
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Adverse drug reactions and quality of life in HIV/AIDS patients: Advocacy on valuation and role of pharmacovigilance in developing countries
Discussion Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are widely accepted as one of the most significant factors affecting the treatment outcomes which often pose negative impact on patients’ quality of life. This becomes more evident in the treatment of chronic illnesses such as HIV & AIDS, where ADRs are often accountable for issues like non-adherence, which may not only affect the patients’ confidence on ARVs but can eventually affect the whole outcome of the treatment. There is no doubt about the effectiveness of interdisciplinary approach in managing chronic illnesses and a greater role of pharmacist is regarded as one...
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - November 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
