Search Results for HIV AIDS Co-Infection Risk Factors

Data from University of California Provide New Insights into HAART

2012 MAY 23 ... According to the authors of recent research from San Francisco, California, "Although HIV-infected persons are at higher risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) during ... State:California, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, HIV/AIDS, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, Vertebrate Viruses, Primate Lentiviruses, Viral Sexually ... research from San Francisco, California, "Although HIV-infected persons are at higher risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) during hospitalization compared with their uninfected ... injury (AKI) during hospitalization compared with their uninfected counterparts, risk factors for AKI are not well-defined. We aimed to describe the evolving incidence of AKI ...

Subject: HAART

Investigators at University of Pittsburgh Discuss Research in HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 23 ... a study from Palermo, Italy, "Limited data are available on hepatic steatosis (HS) in HIV patients who are not infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). The aims of this study ... Oxon, England. Keywords: City:Palermo, Country:Italy, Region:Europe, HIV/AIDS, Virology, Cardiology, Healthcare, Hepatology, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, HIV ... of hepatic steatosis in HIV-infected patients with or without hepatitis C virus co-infection. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2012;16(5):E397-E402). ... C virus (HCV). The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of HS and its risk factors in HIV patients with and without HCV infection, and to evaluate whether HS ... C virus (HCV). The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of HS and its risk factors in HIV patients with and without HCV infection, and to evaluate whether HS ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

New Findings from University of Paris in the Area of HIV/AIDS Published

2012 MAY 22 ... "HIV-infected individuals are at increased risk for myocardial infarction. Given ... by pro-inflammatory cells." Sacre and colleagues published their study in Aids (A role for cytomegalovirus-specific CD4(+)CX3CR1(+) T cells and ... "HIV-infected individuals are at increased risk for myocardial infarction. Given observations that cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, ... Arteriosclerosis, Epithelial Cells, Betaherpesvirinae, Membrane Proteins, Biological Factors, Vertebrate Viruses This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

New HIV/AIDS Data Have Been Reported by Investigators at San Francisco General Hospital

2012 MAY 23 ... of recent research from San Francisco, California, "Despite widespread HAART use, HIV disease remains associated with increased risk of kidney disease. Whether tenofovir ... requires further study." Scherzer and colleagues published their study in Aids (Association of tenofovir exposure with kidney disease risk in HIV infection. Aids, ... "Despite widespread HAART use, HIV disease remains associated with increased risk of kidney disease. Whether tenofovir use is associated with higher risk of kidney ... P = 0.0033), and 33% increased risk of CKD (18-51, P< 0.0001). Preexisting renal risk factors did not appear to worsen the effects of tenofovir. Other antiretroviral drugs ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Recent Findings from Peking Union Medical College Highlight Research in Herpes Simplex Virus

2012 MAY 22 ... virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection and its coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. A convenience sample of 1462 MSM were ... Keywords: City:Jiangsu, Country:People's Republic of China, Region:Asia, HIV/AIDS, Virology, RNA Viruses, Herpes Virus, Retroviridae, Infectious Disease, Vertebrate ... Jiangsu, People's Republic of China conducted a study "To determine the prevalence and risk factors of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection and its coinfection with ... People's Republic of China conducted a study "To determine the prevalence and risk factors of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection and its coinfection with human ...

Subject: Herpes Simplex Virus

Report Summarizes Cholesterol Study Findings from University of Leipzig

2012 MAY 16 ... therapy improved the survival of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. With increased life expectancy, HIV-infected patients increasingly are ... 1SP, England. Keywords: City:Leipzig, Country:Germany, Region:Europe, HIV/AIDS, RNA Viruses, Hemodynamics, Retroviridae, HIV Infections, Vertebrate Viruses, ... patients increasingly are experiencing comorbidities, most notably cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) and coronary heart disease (CHD)," scientists in Leipzig, Germany ... patients increasingly are experiencing comorbidities, most notably cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) and coronary heart disease (CHD)," scientists in Leipzig, Germany report. ...

Subject: Cholesterol

Reports from University of California Highlight Recent Research in Penicillins

2012 MAY 16 ... For additional information, contact G.R. Galindo, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California at San Francisco, 50 Beale St, Suite ... recent news media has adversely portrayed men who have sex with men (MSM) at increased risk for community associated methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) ... populations regarding CA-MRSA, as well as the fact that limited data on sociocultural factors that may facilitate transmission, we undertook a qualitative study to explore ...

Subject: Penicillins

Reports Outline HIV/AIDS Study Findings from Boston University

2012 MAY 22 ... According to the authors of a study from Boston, Massachusetts, "HIV-infected women are at increased risk for cervical dysplasia and require timely ... State:Massachusetts, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, HIV/AIDS, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, HIV Infections, Public Education, Vertebrate Viruses, ... the authors of a study from Boston, Massachusetts, "HIV-infected women are at increased risk for cervical dysplasia and require timely follow-up after an abnormal Papanicolaou ... and colleagues published the results of their research in the Journal of Womens Health (Factors Associated with Time to Colposcopy After Abnormal Pap Testing in HIV-Infected ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Reports Summarize HIV/AIDS Study Results from Tulane University

2012 MAY 23 ... "Objectives HIV-infected children may be at risk for premature cardiovascular disease. We compared ... with those in HIV-exposed, uninfected (HEU) children enrolled in the Pediatric HIV/ AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), and determined factors associated with these biomarkers," ... "Objectives HIV-infected children may be at risk for premature cardiovascular disease. We compared levels of biomarkers of vascular ... (HEU) children enrolled in the Pediatric HIV/ AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), and determined factors associated with these biomarkers," scientists in New Orleans, Louisiana report. ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Research Conducted by H. Pedersen and Co-Researchers Has Updated Our Knowledge about Pressure Ulcer

2012 MAY 25 ... about prevention and treatment of pressure ulcer and technical pressure-relieving aids has developed." "In recognition that pressure ulcer is to be handled ... Denmark, "Pressure ulcer is perceived to be one of the geriatric syndromes and shares risk factors with frailty. Within the last decades, increased knowledge about prevention ... "Pressure ulcer is perceived to be one of the geriatric syndromes and shares risk factors with frailty. Within the last decades, increased knowledge about prevention and ...

Subject: Pressure Ulcer

Research from Midwestern State University in the Area of Drug Abuse Described

2012 MAY 16 ... treatment do occur. 13. Treatment programs should assess patients for the presence of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases, as well as ... do occur. 13. Treatment programs should assess patients for the presence of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases, as well as provide ... of substance abuse, assess community need, assess facility needs, and identify potential risk," investigators in Wichita Falls, Texas report. "Identify the ... truly impact this disease, there needs to be improvement in the identification of risk factors and early identification and early intervention with children and adolescents. ...

Subject: Drug Abuse

Research from RTI International in the Area of HIV/AIDS Published

2012 MAY 22 ... New research, "Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications for HIV Prevention ... manner. Salient findings were that Hispanic female immigrants lacked accurate HIV/AIDS and STI knowledge and that traditional gender roles shaped issues surrounding sexual ... New research, "Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications for HIV Prevention ... New research, "Factors That Influence HIV Risk among Hispanic Female Immigrants and Their Implications ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Researchers from Division of Nephrology Publish New Studies and Findings in the Area of Hepatitis C Virus

2012 MAY 22 ... California, "Despite improvements in survival with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, kidney disease remains an important complication. Few studies have ... State:California, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, HCV, HIV/AIDS, Virology, Cardiology, Hepatology, Immunology, Blood Cells, RNA Viruses, ... infection, kidney disease remains an important complication. Few studies have evaluated risk factors associated with the development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in ... kidney disease remains an important complication. Few studies have evaluated risk factors associated with the development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in HIV-infected ...

Subject: Hepatitis C Virus

Scientists at University of Connecticut Publish Research in HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 15 ... report "The relationship between pornography use and sexual behaviours among at-risk HIV-negative men who have sex with men. 'Objectives Although pornography is widely ... State:Connecticut, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, HIV/AIDS, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, Vertebrate Viruses, Primate Lentiviruses, Viral Sexually ... in the report "The relationship between pornography use and sexual behaviours among at-risk HIV-negative men who have sex with men. 'Objectives Although pornography is widely ... adults in the USA, little is known about the relationship between pornography and risk factors for HIV transmission among men who have sex with men. Baseline assessments from a ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Studies from Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences Have Provided New Data on HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 15 ... "Unprotected Sex with Injecting Drug Users among Iranian Female Sex Workers: Unhide HIV Risk Study," have been published. In this recently published study, investigators in ... population in Iran." Ahmadi and colleagues published their study in Aids Research and Treatment (Unprotected Sex with Injecting Drug Users among Iranian ... "Unprotected Sex with Injecting Drug Users among Iranian Female Sex Workers: Unhide HIV Risk Study," have been published. In this recently published study, investigators in ... in Tehran, Iran conducted a study "To assess the prevalence and associated factors of unprotected sex with injecting drug users (IDUs) among a sample of female sex ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Studies from Columbia University Update Current Data on HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 23 ... gestational age (SGA) birth weight in children born to women with perinatally acquired HIV (PAH) vs. those with behaviorally acquired HIV (BAH). Retrospective cohort study of ... In this recent report published in the journal Aids, researchers in New York City, New York conducted a study "To compare small for ... 2011." "We collected data via chart review on demographics, behavioral risk factors, HIV clinical markers, antiretroviral therapy (ART), mode of HIV ... "We collected data via chart review on demographics, behavioral risk factors, HIV clinical markers, antiretroviral therapy (ART), mode of HIV acquisition, and ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Studies from University of Illinois Update Current Data on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

2012 MAY 16 ... aureus (CA-MRSA) nasal colonization among 3 groups of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and 1 group of HIV-negative outpatients. We determined prevalence and risk ... State:Illinois, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, Amides, HIV/AIDS, Bacillales, Penicillins, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, HIV Infections, Drug ... (HIV)-infected and 1 group of HIV-negative outpatients. We determined prevalence and risk factors associated with MRSA colonization among women, recently incarcerated, and ... and 1 group of HIV-negative outpatients. We determined prevalence and risk factors associated with MRSA colonization among women, recently incarcerated, and ...

Subject: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Studies from University of Stellenbosch Reveal New Findings on HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 22 ... "The heavy burden of maternal HIV infection in developing countries such as South Africa has resulted in a high ... USA. Keywords: City:Cape Town, Country:South Africa, Region:Africa, HIV/AIDS, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, Gastroenteritis, Vertebrate Viruses, Primate ... essential to have a better understanding of how to mitigate HIV as an independent risk factor for surgically treated NEC and to evaluate the relevant contributing factors ... risk factor for surgically treated NEC and to evaluate the relevant contributing factors in the presence of an aggressive strategy of pasteurized breast milk feeding and ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

Study Results from K.W. Hoover et al Provide New Insights into HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 22 ... "HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk of viral hepatitis ... York City, State:New York, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, HIV/AIDS, RNA Viruses, Immunization, Retroviridae, HIV Infections, Liver Diseases, ... "HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk of viral hepatitis because of similar behavioral risk factors for acquisition of ... men (MSM) are at increased risk of viral hepatitis because of similar behavioral risk factors for acquisition of these infections. Our objective was to estimate adherence to ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS

University of Edinburgh Describes Research in HIV/AIDS

2012 MAY 22 ... Investigators discuss in "Origins of HIV and the AIDS Pandemic" new findings in HIV/AIDS. According to the authors of recent ... Investigators discuss in "Origins of HIV and the AIDS Pandemic" new findings in HIV/AIDS. According to the authors of recent research ... to examine the requirements of successful host switches and to gauge future zoonotic risk." Sharp and colleagues published their study in Cold Spring Harbor ... HIV-1 group M-the principal cause of the AIDS pandemic. We discuss how host restriction factors have shaped the emergence of new SIV zoonoses by imposing adaptive hurdles to ...

Subject: HIV/AIDS