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HIV and HTLV-1 Coinfection: The Need to Initiate Antiretroviral Therapy
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Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - November 12, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ticona, E., Huaman, M. A., Yanque, O., Zunt, J. R. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

The Association of Cytopenias and Weight Loss with Hepatitis C Virus Virologic Response in HIV/HCV-Coinfected Patients Treated with PEG-IFN and RBV
Conclusions: The HIV/HCV-coinfected patients with ETR experienced greater declines in Hgb, neutrophils, and lymphocytes than the ET-NR patients. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Slim, J., Mildvan, D., Han, J., Korner, E. Tags: Viral Hepatitis Source Type: research

An Evaluation of Hepatitis B Virus Diagnostic Methods and Responses to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Women in Thailand
Coinfection with HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) is common in resource-limited settings but is frequently not diagnosed. The authors retrospectively tested specimens for HBV in HIV-infected Thai women who had participated in an antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinical study. A substantial proportion (27 of 211; 13%) of HIV-infected women were HBV coinfected. Among HIV/HBV-coinfected women, the authors observed similar rates of antiretroviral-associated liver toxicity (despite nevirapine [NVP] use) and CD4 count reconstitution as observed in HIV-monoinfected women. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening detected the maj...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Peters, P. J., McNicholl, J. M., Raengsakulrach, B., Wasinrapee, P., Mueanpai, F., Ratanasuwan, W., Intalapaporn, P., Drobeniuc, J., Ramachandran, S., Thai, H., Xia, G.-L., Kamili, S., Khudyakov, Y., Weidle, P. J., Teo, C. G., McConnell, M. S. Tags: Viral Hepatitis Source Type: research

Enhancing HIV Medication Adherence in India
Conclusions: Results support the use of interventions early in treatment to provide information and social support to establish long-term healthy adherence behaviors. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jones, D., Sharma, A., Kumar, M., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Nehra, R., Vamos, S., Cook, R., Weiss, S. M. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

The Influence of Age, Smoking, Antiretroviral Therapy, and Esophagitis on the Local Immunity of the Esophagus in Patients with AIDS
Studies have shown immunological and morphological alterations in the esophagus during the course of AIDS. Esophageal postmortem samples of 22 men with AIDS autopsied in a teaching hospital between 1982 and 2009 were collected. We carried out revision of the autopsy reports and medical records, morphometric analysis (Image J and KS-300 Kontron-Zeiss), and immunohistochemical (anti-S100, anti-IgA, anti-IgG, and anti-IgM) analysis of the esophagus. In accordance with most of the parameters evaluated, age and the smoking habit harmed the esophageal local immunity, whereas the use of antiretroviral therapy improved the immune ...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cavellani, C. L., Gomes, N. C., Silva, A. T. d. M. e., Silva, R. B., Ferraz, M. L. F., Faria, H. A., Correa, R. R. M., Teixeira, V. d. P. A., Rocha, L. P. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Correlates of Hypertension in Patients with AIDS in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Conclusions: Hypertension, a prevalent cardiovascular risk factor in patients with AIDS, is associated with traditional and metabolic risk factors. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Krauskopf, K., Natta, M. L. V., Danis, R. P., Gangaputra, S., Ackatz, L., Addessi, A., Federman, A. D., Branch, A. D., Meinert, C. L., Jabs, D. A., for the Studies of the Ocular Complications of AIDS Research Group Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Body Mass Index, Immune Status, and Virological Control in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men
Conclusions: For HIV-infected MSM, in this longitudinal cohort study, possessing a heavier than normal BMI is longitudinally associated with improved immunological health. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Blashill, A. J., Mayer, K. H., Crane, H. M., Grasso, C., Safren, S. A. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Elevated Testosterone Levels in HIV-Infected Men: Case Report and a Retrospective Chart Review
Little is known about HIV-infected patients with serum testosterone levels in high normal to elevated ranges. An HIV-infected patient with hepatitis C and unexplained high serum testosterone levels prompted a retrospective chart review into the association of hepatitis C and serum testosterone levels greater than 1000 ng/mL in our clinic. The charts of 1419 male HIV patients were reviewed. Out of 1419 patients, 159 (11%) met the criteria for data analysis. A total of 8 patients had serum testosterone levels greater than 1000 ng/mL. There was no significant correlation between hepatitis C antibody positivity or presence of ...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Phongtankuel, V., Schrank, G., Campbell, E. N., Holtzman, C., Gaughan, J. P., van den Berg-Wolf, M. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Rapid Reduction in HIV Viral Load in Late Pregnancy with Raltegravir: A Case Report
The use of raltegravir (RAL) is not preferred to prevent perinatal transmission in pregnancy due to lack of safety and pharmacokinetic data in this population. Data have been limited to few case reports of patients who present for treatment late in pregnancy, have multidrug resistance, or have poor adherence, requiring an additional class such as an integrase inhibitor to further lower viral load. This case report describes and supports the initiation of RAL in very late pregnancy (week 33) to rapidly decrease viral load and successfully prevent perinatal transmission. By increasing the efficacy and safety data of RAL use ...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cha, A., Shaikh, R., Williams, S., Berkowitz, L. L. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Failure to Test for HIV in Rural Ethiopia: Knowledge and Belief Correlates and Implications for Universal Test and Treat Strategies
Goals of universal "test and treat" will never be fully realized if testing acceptance remains low, including rural areas, where HIV is increasingly recognized. We surveyed 250 randomly selected households from a rural Ethiopian town (Arba Minch) and surrounding villages about HIV testing experience, knowledge, and attitudes. Of the 558 adults, 45% were never HIV tested. Those never tested for HIV were more likely to be (P < .05) ≥45 years, rural villagers, and unaware of the benefits of antiretroviral therapy treatment and that persons with HIV can appear healthy; they were more likely to believe HIV-infected person...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lifson, A. R., Demisse, W., Ketema, K., Tadesse, A., May, R., Yakob, B., Slater, L., Shenie, T. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Integrating Clinical Services for HIV, Tuberculosis, and Cryptococcal Disease in the Developing World: A Step Forward with 2 Novel Diagnostic Tests
The success of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in the developing world is limited by the lack of adequate diagnostic tests to screen for life-threatening opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis (TB) and cryptococcal disease. Furthermore, there is an increasing need for implementation research in measuring the effectiveness of currently available rapid diagnostic tests. The recently developed lateral flow assays for both cryptococcal disease and TB have the potential to improve care and greatly reduce the time to initiation of ART among individuals who need it the most. However, we caution that the data on feasi...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 24, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Vijayan, T., Klausner, J. D. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Determinants of Quality of Life in HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment at a Medical College ART Center in Kolkata, India
Health-related quality of life (QOL) has become a high priority of long-term management of HIV-infected individuals. The newly diagnosed HIV cases were assessed to obtain sociodemographic and clinical findings. Eyesenk Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) for HIV-infected patients, and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to get data regarding personality traits, QOL, and depression scores. A total of 175 patients were included in the study, 128 (73.1%) men and 47 (26.9%) women. Overall 56% of patients screened positive for depression. Presence of depression an...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 17, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Talukdar, A., Ghosal, M. K., Sanyal, D., Talukdar, P. S., Guha, P., Guha, S. K., Basu, S. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Acceptability of Oral versus Rectal HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Peru
Conclusions: Oral and rectal PrEP were highly acceptable among Peruvian MSM and TGW, particularly among those at the highest HIV infection risk. These data can guide the implementation of PrEP programs in Peru and similar settings and populations. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 17, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Peinado, J., Lama, J. R., Galea, J. T., Segura, P., Casapia, M., Ortiz, A., Montano, S. M., Kochel, T., Sanchez, J. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Predictors of Clinical Progression in HIV-1-Infected Adults Initiating Combination Antiretroviral Therapy with Advanced Disease in the Asia-Pacific Region: Results from the TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database
In conclusion, measurements of CD4 count and hemoglobin at month 6 may be useful for early identification of disease progression in resource-limited settings. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 17, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Byakwaga, H., Petoumenos, K., Ananworanich, J., Zhang, F., Boyd, M. A., Sirisanthana, T., Li, P. C. K., Lee, C., Mean, C. V., Saphonn, V., Omar, S. F. S., Pujari, S., Phanuphak, P., Lim, P. L., Kumarasamy, N., Chen, Y. M. A., Merati, T. P., Sungkanuparph, Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Falls in HIV-Infected Patients: A Geriatric Syndrome in a Susceptible Population
Conclusion: Falls is a common geriatric syndrome. Associated risk factors in our cohort included number of medications, more than 3 comorbidities, and noncompliance. Larger studies are needed to properly characterize this geriatric syndrome in HIV-infected patients. As HIV-infected populations age, a shift into a more comprehensive geriatrics care including fall risk evaluation may be needed. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 17, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruiz, M. A., Reske, T., Cefalu, C., Estrada, J. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research