HIV/AIDS
Data from M. Faal et al Provide New Insights into HIV/AIDS
Published in AIDS Weekly, November 28th, 2011
2011 NOV 28 -- "In South Africa, CD4 count results are typically available within a week of testing. However, 35%-55% of newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients do not return for their CD4 results and therefore, do not access further care. 12 We evaluated the impact of a CD4 count result and patient written information provided immediately after diagnosis on retention in care," scientists in Johannesburg, South Africa report.
"HIV-infected subjects were randomized to 3 arms; receipt of a CD4 result at time of HIV diagnosis, receipt of written information, and standard of care (CD4 collection after 1 week) or standard of care alone. The outcome of interest was...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2011-11-28)
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