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VS411 Reduced immune activation and HIV-1 RNA levels in 28 days: randomized proof-of-concept study for antiviral-hyperactivation limiting therapeutics
(PLoS One, 2012)
Background: A new class of antiretrovirals, AntiViral-HyperActivation Limiting Therapeutics (AV-HALTs), has been proposed as a disease-modifying therapy to both reduce Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) RNA levels ...
Impact of antiretroviral therapy on the incidence of Kaposi’s sarcoma in resource-rich and resource-limited settings
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2012)
Purpose of review
Given the recent availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-limited settings and the significant burden exacted by Kaposi’s sarcoma in these areas, we reviewed data regarding the impact of ...
The cost of providing antiretroviral therapy in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Mbale District
(2010-09)
Introduction: While there is no cure for the HIV infection, the use of Antiretroviral Therapy has gone a long way to prolong the survival of HIV infected persons. Only 48.7% of PLHIV in Uganda in need of ART care currently ...
Integration of HIV and TB services results in improved TB treatment outcomes and earlier prioritized ART initiation in a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2012-06-01)
Background: The World Health Organization recommends that treatment of tuberculosis ...
Effect of multiple micronutrient supplementation on survival of HIV-infected children in Uganda: a randomized, controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2010)
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies compromise the survival of HIV-infected children in low-income countries. We assessed the effect of multiple micronutrient supplementation on the mortality of HIV-infected children ...
Peer counselors' role in supporting patients' adherence to ART in Ethiopia and Uganda
(Routledge, 2011)
Our aim was to explore peer counselors’ work and their role in supporting patients’ adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in resource-limited settings in Ethiopia and Uganda. Qualitative semi-structured interviews ...
HIV related disabilities, and utilisation of rehabilitation services by people living with HIV receiving care at the Mulago Immune Suppressive Syndrome Clinic, Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Globally, the proportion of PLHIV that are actively receiving ART increased from 15 million in 2010 to 17 million in 2015.This led to a reduction in AIDS related deaths implying that PLHIV are now living longer. ...
Use of modern family planning methods among HIV positive mothers attending mother baby care points at health facilities in Kabarole District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is an important component in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission (eMTCT) and enhancement of maternal health outcomes. Despite increased ...
Combined antiretroviral treatment modification among HIV infected patients in New Nyanza Provincial General Hospital, Western Kenya
(2012-06)
Background
Limited combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) regimens in resource constrained settings call for the need to optimize the available options in order to improve the durability of potent and well-tolerated first ...
Factors affecting participation of HIV positive mothers in the early infant diagnosis program in Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction
Children infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have a high risk of death. In infants, these deaths can be avoided by Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV so that those who are found to be ...