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Lipid profiles in HIV-infected adults receiving atazanavir and atazanavir/ritonavir: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2010

OBJECTIVES: To compare lipid profiles in HIV-infected adults receiving atazanavir-based regimens. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing atazanavir or atazanavir/ritonavir with a comparator and...

Systematic review of megestrol acetate in the treatment of anorexia-cachexia syndrome

2004

This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of megestrol acetate (MA) in anorexia-cachexia syndrome (ACS). Literature and relevant databases were searched for randomized controlled trials of MA to...

Placebo response changes depending on the neuropathic pain syndrome: Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis

2012

Objective. To compare placebo responses in neuropathic pain syndromes. Design. Systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Setting and Patients. Randomized placebo-controlled trials assessing pain intensity or pain relief in any neuropathic...

Causal inference regarding infectious aetiology of chronic conditions: A systematic review

2013

Background: Current guidelines recommend screening all people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) who have a CD4 count ≤100 cells/µL for cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) to identify those patients who could benefit...

Hormonal contraception decreases bacterial vaginosis but oral contraception may increase candidiasis: Implications for HIV transmission

2013

OBJECTIVE: A 2012 WHO consultation concluded that combined oral contraception (COC) does not increase HIV acquisition in women, but the evidence for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is conflicting. We evaluated...

The effects of exercise training on metabolic and morphological outcomes for people living with HIV: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

2010

PURPOSE: to determine the effects of exercise on metabolic and morphological outcomes among people with HIV using a systematic search strategy of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS: two independent reviewers...

Risk of cardiovascular disease from antiretroviral therapy for HIV: A systematic review

2013

BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest certain antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs are associated with increases in cardiovascular disease. PURPOSE: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the available evidence, with...

HIV prevalence and mortality among children undergoing treatment for severe acute malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2009

This systematic review and meta-analysis explored HIV prevalence and mortality in children undergoing treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in sub-Saharan Africa. It included all studies reporting on HIV infection...

The efficacy and safety of insulin-sensitizing drugs in HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

2010

BACKGROUND:HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS) is characterized by insulin resistance, abnormal lipid metabolism and redistribution of body fat. To date, there has been no quantitative summary of the effects of insulin...

How can different models of organisation or bed utilisation improve the care of patients dying in hospital?

2000

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Efficacy of selected treatments of HIV wasting: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2004

PURPOSE: To assess the efficacy of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH), testosterone, and anabolic steroids in the treatment of HIV wasting. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published...

Lamotrigine for acute and chronic pain

2011

BACKGROUND: This is an update of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 2, 2007. Some antiepileptic medicines have a place in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain due to...

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