Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
The latent tuberculosis cascade-of-care among people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) reduces TB-related morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Cascade-of-care analyses help identify gaps and barriers in care and develop targeted solutions. A...
High-risk human papillomavirus infection among women living with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and meta-analysis
We carried out a systematic review to summarize available data regarding prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)....
Association between adherence to antiretroviral therapy and place of residence among adult HIV infected patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: According to the World Health Organization, optimal adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) improves quality of life. Patients who use ART have varying characteristics in terms of where they live....
Genetic factors associated with tuberculosis-related clinical outcomes in HIV-infected Black African patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Aim: To evaluate the genetic factors influencing tuberculosis (TB) clinical outcomes in HIV-infected Black African patients. Materials & methods: We systematically searched and identified eligible publications from >550 databases indexed...
Effects of resistance training on muscle strength, body composition and immune-inflammatory markers in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Purpose: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effect of resistance training (RT) as a unique intervention on muscle strength, body composition, and immune-inflammatory markers in people living...
Strategies for the diagnosis and management of meningitis in HIV-infected adults in resource limited settings
INTRODUCTION: The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) associated meningitis has been declining in the post-combination antiretroviral treatment (ART) era, although survival rates remain low for the common causes like...
Effectiveness of ezetimibe in human immunodeficiency virus patients treated for hyperlipidaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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...
Seroprevalence estimates of latent and acute toxoplasma infections in HIV(+) people-call for action in underprivileged communities
We undertook a comprehensive, systematic review of observational studies to estimate respective seroprevalences of latent and acute Toxoplasma gondii infections in HIV(+) people at the global, regional and country levels;...
HIV-proteins-associated CNS neurotoxicity, their mediators, and alternative treatments
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected people’s livelihoods are gradually being prolonged with the use of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART). Conversely, despite viral suppression by ART, the symptoms of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder...
