Category Archives: Treatment

Adherence-enhancing interventions for highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients — A systematic review

2013

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of adherence-enhancing interventions for highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in HIV-infected patients in developed countries. METHODS: A systematic...

Levels of salivary IgA antibodies to Candida spp. in HIV-infected adult patients: A systematic review

2010

Objective: To perform a systematic review of published data with the aim of evaluating the levels of IgA antibodies to Candida albicans in HIV-infected adult patients. Methods: The search strategy...

HIV prevention, treatment, and care services for people who inject drugs: A systematic review of global, regional, and national coverage

2010

Background: Previous reviews have examined the existence of HIV prevention, treatment, and care services for injecting drug users (IDUs) worldwide, but they did not quantify the scale of coverage. We...

Treatment of active tuberculosis in HIV-coinfected patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2010

BACKGROUND: Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and tuberculosis have an increased risk of death, treatment failure, and relapse. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials...

Effects of HIV antiretrovirals on the pharmacokinetics of hormonal contraceptives

2008

OBJECTIVES: To review available information on pharmacokinetic effects of HIV antiretrovirals on hormonal contraceptives. METHODS: A PubMed search was conducted from 1964 to 2006 using each antiretroviral generic name and...

Provider training and experience for people living with HIV/AIDS

2011

BACKGROUND: The complexity of HIV/AIDS raises challenges for the effective delivery of care. It is important to ensure that the expertise and experience of care providers is of high quality....

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...

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