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The Potentials of Fas Receptors and Ligands in Monitoring HIV-1 Disease in Children in Yaounde, Cameroon
Conclusion: The significant correlation between levels of HIV-1 viral load and FasL suggests that the latter needs to be further studied as a potential biomarker to monitor HIV-1 disease progression in children in resource-limited setting. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ikomey, G., Assoumou, M.- C. O., Atashili, J., Mesembe, M., Mukwele, B., Lyonga, E., Eyoh, A., Kafando, A., Ndumbe, P. M. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Gender Differences among Smokers Living with HIV
Tobacco use has emerged as a leading cause of death among persons living with HIV (PLWH) who smoke cigarettes. In contrast to the general population where smoking prevalence in men exceeds that in women, large surveys have shown similar smoking rates among male and female PLWH. There are important behavioral and biological differences between male and female smokers, but little is known about the relationships between tobacco use and gender in PLWH. Herein, the authors present a detailed examination of gender differences in smokers living with HIV (N = 267; 54% male, 46% female) recruited in 2 tobacco treatment trials. The...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shuter, J., Pearlman, B. K., Stanton, C. A., Moadel, A. B., Kim, R. S., Weinberger, A. H. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Retention in Care of HIV-Positive Postpartum Females in Kumasi, Ghana
Conclusion: At 1 year, only two-thirds of postpartum women remained in care. Investigating barriers to adherence counseling and FP may impact engagement in care among HIV-infected women. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Reece, R., Norman, B., Kwara, A., Flanigan, T., Rana, A. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Cholesterol Levels in HIV- and/or HCV-Infected Drug Users Living in Argentina
Improved understanding of cholesterol levels in HIV- and hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected persons in Argentina will guide optimal antiretroviral therapy. The authors conducted a cross-sectional study in Argentina to describe associations between HIV, HCV, and cholesterol. Of the 202 participants, 21 were HIV infected, 15 were HCV infected, 46 were HIV/HCV coinfected, and 120 were HIV/HCV uninfected. HIV/HCV-uninfected participants had the highest total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Multivariate modeling revealed that HIV/HCV-coinfected patients had the lowest TC levels (–28.7 mg/dL, P <...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kohli, R., Winston, D., Sheehan, H., Muzzio, E., Benetucci, J., Weissenbacher, M., Wanke, C., Knox, T., Tang, A. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Does a Video Improve Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and HIV Testing among a Global Internet Audience?
The objectives of this study were to determine if a video improved HIV/AIDS and HIV testing knowledge among a global sample of Internet users, to discern if this improvement was the same for English and Spanish speakers, and to ascertain if the video was efficacious for those with lower health literacy. A worldwide sample of English- or Spanish-speaking Internet users was solicited. Participants completed a 25-item questionnaire to assess their HIV/AIDS and HIV testing knowledge before and after watching the video. Mean scores on the questionnaire improved after watching the video for both English speakers (after: 19.6 ver...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shao, W., Guan, W., Clark, M. A., Liu, T., Santelices, C., Cortes, D. E., Merchant, R. C. Tags: HIV Testing & amp;amp; Linkage to Care Source Type: research

Uptake and Outcomes Associated with Implementation of a Community-Based Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing Program in Antigua and Barbuda
Conclusion: The CBVCT model can be successfully implemented in Eastern Caribbean. Demographic differences persist in HIV testing, risk behavior, and infection among vulnerable populations and should be considered in HIV prevention intervention design. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Myers, J. J., Maiorana, A., Chaturvedi, S. D., Guilin, V., Buisker, T., Khumalo-Sakutukwa, G., Sealey-Thomas, R., OKeiffe, C., Williams, D. Tags: HIV Testing & amp;amp; Linkage to Care Source Type: research

Perception of HIV Testing and Counseling among Integrated Counseling and Testing Center Clients of Tertiary Level Hospitals
Conclusion: Although ICTCs have been functional for nearly a decade, the awareness of ICTC and its functions among the people is poor. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Holla, R., Maroli, S., Wettasinghe, D., Unnikrishnan, B., Kamath, S., De, R., Kumar, S. B., Thapar, R., Mithra, P., Kumar, N., Kulkarni, V., Bhagawana, D., Kumar, A. Tags: HIV Testing & amp;amp; Linkage to Care Source Type: research

Eastern Caribbean Physicians Responses to Providing HIV/AIDS Care in Resource-Limited Settings: Weve Come a Long Way, but Were Not There Yet
Physicians’ ability to provide care to patients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the Eastern Caribbean is influenced by economic constraints, sociocultural norms that govern interpersonal interactions, and the pervasive stigma linked to the disease. Although the economic environment determines national capacity to acquire various treatment and monitoring technologies, Eastern Caribbean physicians respond to practicing in a resource-limited setting by making choices that are influenced by the collectivist ethos that governs interpersonal relationships. Through qualitative interviews, the study finds that the social sti...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Reddock, J. Tags: Perspectives & amp;amp; Practices Source Type: research

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Occupational HIV Exposure and Protection among Health Care Workers in China: Census Survey in a Rural Area
Conclusion: Health care workers at various levels have inadequate knowledge on HIV/AIDS and do not practice universal precautions. Nurses and medical technicians at the county level faced more occupation risk than other HCWs. The key of AIDS training for different levels of HCWs should be distinguished. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - August 30, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wu, Q., Xue, X. F., Shah, D., Zhao, J., Hwang, L.-Y., Zhuang, G. Tags: Perspectives & amp;amp; Practices Source Type: research

Nonadherence is Associated with Lack of HIV-Related Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Study among HIV-Infected Individuals in Guinea-Bissau
Conclusion: Main barriers for nonadherence were side effects, food insecurity, and simply forgetting. Lack of HIV-related knowledge about ART and HIV may be a barrier to nonadherence. (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 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dyrehave, C., Rasmussen, D. N., Honge, B. L., Jespersen, S., Correia, F. G., Medina, C., Wejse, C., Rodkjaer, L., for the Bissau HIV Cohort Study Group Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Assessment of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission HIV Services in the Bantey Meanchey Province in Cambodia
Conclusion: Acceptance for HIV testing was high among women who received pretest counseling. An increase in the number of counselors may improve the rates of HIV testing. Follow-up mechanisms targeting mother–baby pairs should focus on increasing timely service uptake in the public sector. (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 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sau, M. S., Balamane, M., Lurie, M., Harwell, J., Welle, E., Mean, C., Cu-Uvin, S. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Early Tracking after a Missed Return Visit Reduces the Proportion of Untraceable Patients at a Large HIV Clinic in Kampala, Uganda
In conclusion, tracking patients after 1 week of a missed return visit should be the preferred method of tracking. If resources are limited, patients with CD4 counts <200 cells/mm3 need to be targeted for tracking, as they are most at risk of dying if they interrupt treatment. (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 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nakiwogga-Muwanga, A., Musaazi, J., Katabira, E., Alamo-Talisuna, S., Colebunders, R. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

HIV Clade-C Infection and Cognitive Impairment, Fatigue, Depression, and Quality of Life in Early-Stage Infection in Northern Indians
This study sought to determine the effects of early-stage clade-C HIV infection (CD4 count ≥400 cells/mm3) on neurocognitive functioning, cognitive depression, and fatigue by comparing a matched sample of HIV-positive and HIV-negative Northern Indians. This study also examined the impact of these factors on quality of life within the HIV-positive individuals. HIV-positive participants demonstrated reduced cognitive functioning, increased fatigue, and lower quality of life. Fatigue and cognitive impairment interacted to negatively impact quality of life. Results suggest that early-stage HIV clade-C-infected individuals m...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cook, R., Jones, D. L., Nehra, R., Kumar, A. M., Prabhakar, S., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Sharma, S., Kumar, M. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Dermatology Quality of Life Impairments among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Infected Patients in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
The study sought to describe the quality-of-life impairments in newly diagnosed HIV-infected adult patients with cutaneous lesions. This was a hospital-based, cross-sectional, descriptive study of 160 newly diagnosed HIV-infected adult patients attending the HIV/AIDS clinic of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH). Systemic random sampling technique was used in recruiting respondents for the study. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) was used to gauge the quality-of-life impairments. The study showed high prevalence of cutaneous lesions in HIV-infected patients. Majority of the respondents (83.7%) scored more...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shittu, R. O., Odeigah, L. O., Mahmoud, A. O., Sani, M. A., Bolarinwa, O. A. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Ordering Patterns for Routine HIV Screening among Resident Physicians at an Urban Medical Center
Conclusions: Few resident physicians routinely screen for HIV infection and some don’t test patients with risk factors. While competing priorities remain a significant barrier, elimination of written consent form and electronic reminders has facilitated testing. Increasing the awareness of policies regarding test notification and linkage to care may improve screening. (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 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bares, S., Steinbeck, J., Bence, L., Kordik, A., Acree, M. E., Jih, J., Farnan, J., Watson, S., Rasinski, K., Schneider, J., Pitrak, D. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research