Epidemiology of HIV-related neuropathy: A systematic literature review
2012
We sought to identify and summarize the incidence and prevalence of neuropathy among HIV patients and subgroups. A systematic search of the literature was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE. The...
Testosterone therapy in HIV wasting syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis
2002
Many HIV patients develop weight loss, which increases morbidity and mortality. We aimed to assess the effects of testosterone therapy on lean body mass, total body weight, over-all exercise functional...
Cardiac biomarkers in persons with HIV infection: A review of the literature
2014
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Diverticulitis in transplant patients and patients on chronic corticosteroid therapy: A systematic review
2010
BACKGROUND: The clinical course of diverticular disease in immunosuppressed patients is widely believed to be more severe than in the general population. In this study we systematically reviewed the literature...
Testosterone and depression: Systematic review and meta-analysis
2009
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that testosterone (TT) replacement may have an antidepressant effect in depressed patients. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the effect of TT administration on...
Early mortality among adults accessing antiretroviral treatment programmes in sub-Saharan Africa
2008
Two-thirds of the world’s HIV-infected people live in sub-Saharan Africa, and more than 1.5 million of them die annually. As access to antiretroviral treatment has expanded within the region; early...
Are treatments for cervical precancerous lesions in less-developed countries safe enough to promote scaling-up of cervical screening programs? A systematic review
2010
Background: Since the mid-1990s, there have been growing efforts to prevent cervical cancer in less-developed countries through the development of innovative screening approaches such as visual inspection of the cervix...
Adverse effects of biologics: A network meta-analysis and Cochrane overview
2011
BACKGROUND: Biologics are used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and many other conditions. While the efficacy of biologics has been established, there is uncertainty regarding the adverse effects of...
The possible role of selenium status in adverse pregnancy outcomes
2011
The present study reviews the possible role of Se status during pregnancy regarding adverse pregnancy outcomes, with emphasis on those related to diminished antioxidant activity and increased oxidative stress. Studies...
Role of recombinant human growth hormone in HIV-associated wasting and cachexia: Pathophysiology and rationale for treatment
2007
Background: Wasting, or cachexia, is a significant, debilitating, and potentially life-threatening complication of HIV infection. It is associated with reduced strength and functional ability, reduced ability to with stand opportunistic...
Intrauterine device and upper-genital-tract infection
2000
Concern about upper-genital-tract infection related to intrauterine devices (IUDs) limits their wider use. In this systematic review I summarise the evidence concerning IUD-associated infection and infertility. Choice of an inappropriate...
Management of HIV-associated tuberculosis in resource-limited settings: A state-of-the-art review
2013
The HIV-associated tuberculosis (TB) epidemic remains a huge challenge to public health in resource-limited settings. Reducing the nearly 0.5 million deaths that result each year has been identified as a...
