Category Archives: Age related disorders
The long-term health outcomes of people living with perinatal human immunodeficiency virus: A scoping review
Since the first reported cases of perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 1982, a generation born with HIV has reached adulthood. The authors conducted a scoping review of PubMed...
A scoping review of observational research on cannabis use for symptom management in HIV and cancer: Implications for cannabis nursing
Background: People with HIV have a higher risk of developing non-AIDS-defining cancers in older age, leading to a significant population living with two conditions, HIV and cancer. There is an increasing...
“It’s like it’s the old boys club”—The age-related experiences of diverse older women living with HIV: A scoping review and consultative exercise
Objectives HIV is often under-recognized in older individuals, particularly women, despite a significant number of new cases being diagnosed in those aged >50 years. This review aimed to understand the age-related...
HIV, the gut microbiome and clinical outcomes, a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved the life expectancy of people with HIV (PWH). However, this population is now experiencing accelerated age-related comorbidities, contributed to by chronic immune activation...
Palliative care considerations for the older adults with HIV/AIDS: A clinical practice review
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has historically been viewed as a terminal condition affecting younger populations, however, with advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and better healthcare provisions, people with HIV are...
Health-related quality of life measures provide information on the contributors, components, and consequences of frailty in HIV: A systematic mapping review
Purpose: Frailty in HIV is extensively explored in epidemiological and clinical studies; it is infrequently assessed as an outcome in routine care. The focus on health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures...
Pharmacological and behavioral interventions to mitigate premature aging in patients with HIV
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We sought to review pharmacological and behavioral interventions that have been publicly presented, published, or are currently ongoing to prevent or mitigate the effect of premature HIV-associated...
The use of non-invasive imaging modalities for the assessment of skeletal muscle quantity and quality in people with HIV: A narrative review
BACKGROUND: People with HIV (PWH) are prone to mobility impairments and physical dysfunction, with the loss of skeletal muscle quantity and quality being a major contributor to the dysfunction. Assessment...
A systematic review of sarcopenia prevalence and associated factors in people living with human immunodeficiency virus
People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWH) appear to be at an increased risk of sarcopenia, which can have a devastating effect on their life due to consequences such...
