HIV/AIDS

New findings in HIV/AIDS described from Boston University

Published in AIDS Weekly, November 9th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "How coinfection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) impacts on the trajectory of kidney function in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients is unclear. This study examined the effect of HCV infection on kidney function over time in women infected with HIV."

"Retrospective observational cohort. Study sample included participants from the Women's Interagency HIV Study who were HIV infected and had undergone HCV antibody testing and serum creatinine measurement at baseline. Predictor: HCV seropositivity. & Measurement: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated from semi-annual serum creatinine measurements...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2009-11-09)

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