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Recent advances in HIV-associated chronic lung disease clinical research

2021

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To highlight recently published, clinically focused research on chronic lung disease in adult persons with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) (PWH). RECENT FINDINGS: Chronic lung disease was the...

Recent data on adipose tissue, insulin resistance, diabetes and dyslipidaemia in antiretroviral therapy controlled HIV-infected persons

2021

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Increased total body fat with truncal redistribution is common in antiretroviral therapy (ART)-controlled persons living with HIV(PLWH), leading to insulin resistance, prediabetes/diabetes and dyslipidaemia. We address these...

A review of chronic comorbidities in adults living with HIV: State of the science

2021

People living with HIV are living longer, high-quality lives; however, as they age, this population is at increased risk for developing chronic comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer...

Increased risk of vitamin D deficiency among HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a heavy burden worldwide. Observational studies have reported a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) among people living with HIV (PLWH). However,...

The prevalence of hypogonadism and the effectiveness of androgen administration on body composition in HIV-infected men: A meta-analysis

2021

BACKGROUND: Hypogonadism is a common comorbidity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected men, although the real prevalence is difficult to be estimated. Moreover, in HIV settings, the efficacy of exogenous testosterone...

Comparative efficacy of antifungal agents used in the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis among HIV-infected adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

2021

The objective of this study was to assess the comparative efficacy and safety of different antifungal agents used for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) in adult patients with HIV....

Nutrition in HIV-infected infants and children: Current knowledge, existing challenges, and new dietary management opportunities

2021

HIV infection and undernutrition remain significant public health concerns for infants and children. In infants and children under these conditions, undernutrition is one of the leading causes of death. Proper...

Magnetic resonance imaging as a biomarker in diabetic and HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review-based narrative

2021

Background: Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by diabetes mellitus and HIV infection, and often leaves patients with treatment-resistant neuropathic pain. To better treat this condition, we need greater understanding of...

The prevalence of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021

INTRODUCTION: Thrombocytopenia and leucopenia are frequently encountered hematological disorders among people living with HIV/AIDS. This systematic review and meta-analysis were aimed to indicate the national prevalence of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia...

Harm reduction for smokers living with HIV

2021

Tobacco use is now a leading cause of death in people living with HIV in the USA. Increasing cessation rates in this group is a public health priority, yet the...

APOL1 risk variants and the development of HIV-associated nephropathy

2021

HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) remains a concern among untreated HIV patients, notably of African descent, as patients can reach end-stage renal disease within 3Aÿyears. Two variants (G1 and G2) of the...

Effectiveness of ezetimibe in human immunodeficiency virus patients treated for hyperlipidaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021

Objective: Systematic review and meta-analysis of lipid outcomes for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive or HIV-infected patients treated with ezetimibe. Methods: We conducted a literature search from 1946 to 2021 for trials studying...

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