Category Archives: Treatment
A review of the virological efficacy of the 4 world health organization-recommended tenofovir-containing regimens for initial HIV therapy
We systematically reviewed studies of the virological efficacy of the 4 new tenofovir (TDF)-containing regimens recommended for initial antiretroviral (ARV) therapy in the 2010 World Health Organization ARV Treatment Guidelines....
Sex issues in HIV-1-infected persons during highly active antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), morbidity and mortality rates have sharply decreased among HIV-infected patients. Studies of possible differences between men and women in the...
Systematic review of clinical trials evaluating low doses of stavudine as part of antiretroviral treatment
Stavudine is a nucleoside analogue used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection, as part of highly active antiretroviral treatment. In developing countries, stavudine is used widely, owing to low cost...
Timing of antiretroviral therapy for HIV in the setting of TB treatment
The convergent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) pandemics continue to collectively exact significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been a critical component in...
Temporal changes in the epidemiology of transmission of drug-resistant HIV-1 across the world
A substantial number of studies have been performed across the world to determine transmitted drug resistance. Large variations between different parts of the world can be expected because of differences...
Systematic review of combination antiretroviral therapy with didanosine plus hydroxyurea: A partial solution to Africa’s HIV/AIDS problem?
Effective antiretroviral therapy remains beyond the reach of most human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons living in the third world because of its tremendous cost. The cancer drug, hydroxyurea, inhibits HIV-1...
Children who acquire HIV infection perinatally are at higher risk of early death than those acquiring infection through breastmilk: A meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Assumptions about survival of HIV-infected children in Africa without antiretroviral therapy need to be updated to inform ongoing UNAIDS modelling of paediatric HIV epidemics among children. Improved estimates of...