Category Archives: Treatment

Economic and quality of life outcomes of antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS in developing countries: A systematic literature review

2009

The impacts of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on quality of life, mental health, labor productivity, and economic wellbeing for people living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries are only beginning to be...

Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor resistance and the role of the second-generation agents

2010

OBJECTIVE: To review the current state of nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) resistance, discuss the promising role of second-generation NNRTIs, and provide insight into their clinical utility. DATA SOURCES: Articles...

Contraception for the HIV-positive woman: A review of interactions between hormonal contraception and antiretroviral therapy

2012

Background. Preventing unintended pregnancy in HIV-positive women can significantly reduce maternal-to-child HIV transmission as well as improve the woman’s overall health. Hormonal contraceptives are safe and effective means to avoid...

Bone mineral density in HIV-infected women taking antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review

2010

There is a high prevalence of osteoporosis in HIV-infected patients. Initially described in HIV-positive men, studies have also demonstrated a high prevalence of osteoporosis in HIV-infected women. It would appear...

The management of dyslipidaemias in antiretroviral-treated HIV infection: A systematic review

2007

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to assess the currently available evidence concerning the management of dyslipidaemias in HIV-infected individuals treated with antiretroviral therapy. METHODS: Randomized trials, published within...

Clinical efficacy of antiretroviral combination therapy based on protease inhibitors or non-nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors: Indirect comparison of controlled trials

2004

Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of triple antiretroviral regimens based on protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) in adults positive for antibodies to HIV-1. Design: Systematic...

Recreational use of sildenafil by HIV-positive and -negative homosexual/bisexual males

2004

OBJECTIVE: To conduct an epidemiologic review of sildenafil in homosexual and bisexual males focusing on concurrent use with club drugs and/or antiretroviral medications. DATA SOURCES: A search of MEDLINE was...

Antiretroviral adherence interventions in Southern Africa: Implications for using HIV treatments for prevention

2014

There is concern that the expansion of ART (antiretroviral treatment) programmes to incorporate the use of treatment as prevention (TasP) may be associated with low levels of adherence and retention...

Antiretroviral therapy for children in resource-limited settings: Current regimens and the role of newer agents

2011

WHO antiretroviral treatment guidelines for HIV-infected children have influenced the design of treatment programmes in resource-limited settings. This review analyses the latest WHO first- and second-line regimen recommendations. The recommendation...

The use of incentives to reinforce medication adherence

2012

Objective: Poor medication adherence is a longstanding problem, and is especially pertinent for individuals with chronic conditions or diseases. Adherence to medications can improve patient outcomes and greatly reduce the...

Aerobic exercise interventions for people with HIV/AIDS

2005

BACKGROUND: The profile of HIV infection is constantly changing. Although once viewed as an illness progressing to death, HIV infection now presents as a chronic infection characterized by unpredictable cycles...

An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the treatment of active tuberculosis in patients with HIV infection

2012

Background. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection increases the risk of poor outcomes in active tuberculosis. We updated a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effects of duration of rifamycins, schedule...

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