Exploring the Correlates of Linkage to HIV Medical Care Among Persons Living with HIV Infection (PLWH) in the Deep South: Results and Lessons Learned from the Louisiana Positive Charge Initiative

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 2615-2626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell A. Brewer ◽  
Sarah Chrestman ◽  
Snigdha Mukherjee ◽  
Karen E. Mason ◽  
Typhanye V. Dyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Positive Charge ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Deep South ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Intersectionality and Cognitive Impairment Risk in Older Persons With HIV: Age, Ethnicity, and LGBT Status

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 724-724
Author(s):  
Monica Rivera Mindt ◽  
Micah Savin ◽  
Angela Summers ◽  
Jordan Stiver ◽  
Alex Slaughter
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Neurocognitive Impairment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multiple Regressions ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract The Latinx population is disproportionately affected by HIV-infection and older Latinx persons living with HIV (PLWH) are at greater risk for neurocognitive impairment (NCI). However, no studies have examined whether intersectionality (including Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender [LGBT] status) increases NCI risk. This study investigated whether LGBT status increases NCI risk in 126 PLWH (Ages 19-73 years; 74% Male; 66% Latinx, 34% NHW) who completed a comprehensive NC battery. Domain average T-scores were based on demographically-corrected norms. Multiple regressions revealed that after accounting for covariates (cocaine use, premorbid IQ) and other dimensions of intersectionality (age, ethnicity), LGBT status significantly contributed to NCI risk in attention/working memory (B=-4.50, p=.01) and executive functioning (trend-level; B=-3.67, p=.06). LGBT status, a key dimension of intersectionality, should be considered in NC assessment of PLWH. Future research is needed to identify factors (e.g., discrimination) that may confer increased NCI risk in this population.

Prevention of sudden cardiac death in persons living with HIV infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Jacques Monsuez ◽  
Marilucy Lopez-Sublet
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Qt Interval Prolongation ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Optimized Treatment ◽  
Living With Hiv

: Persons living with HIV infection (PLWH) have been recognized to have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Prevention of this risk should theoretically be included in their long-term management. However, only a few approaches have been proposed to optimize such interventions. Targeting detection of the commonly associated conditions such as coronary artery disease, left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias is the first step of this prevention. However, although detection of the risk of SCD is a suitable challenge in PLWH, it remains uncertain whether optimized treatment of the identified risks would unequivocally translate into a decrease in SCD rates.

Chronic methamphetamine use heightens concurrent risk of functional dependence in persons living with HIV infection

2014 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. e15
Author(s):  
Kaitlin Blackstone ◽  
J.E. Iudicello ◽  
E.E. Morgan ◽  
E. Weber ◽  
D.J. Moore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Methamphetamine Use ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Reduced P53 Protein Level and Evidence of Ongoing Coagulation among HIV-Infected Persons Accessing Treatment at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
E. C. Akwiwu ◽  
A. O. Okafor ◽  
J. O. Akpotuzor ◽  
E. E. Onukak
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
P53 Protein ◽  
Distribution Width ◽  
Cd4 Cell Count ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
The University ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Cd4 Cell ◽  
D Dimer

Aims: To assess tumour suppressing activity and ongoing coagulation among persons living with HIV infection and accessing care in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Study Design: Case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Nigeria, between April 2018 and November 2018. Methods: Ninety persons living with HIV infection who were attending clinics at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital were enrolled with ninety age and sex-matched HIV seronegative individuals who served as control subjects. The blood specimen was collected from each participant for analyses of CD4 cell and full blood counts by automation, serum was used for the assays of P53 protein and D-dimer levels using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test kits. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 22.0. Student t-test was used to compare means between test and control subjects. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare means across the HAART-naïve and two other groups on different HAART protocols. Statistical significance was drawn at a p≤ 0.05. Results: The CD4 cell count and P53 protein level reduced while D-dimer level increased in HIV infection. Platelet count also reduced while platelet distribution width increased with the condition. While CD4 cell count improved with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy administration, D-dimer level, mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width reduced. Conclusion: This study observed reduced tumour suppression and increased coagulation activities alongside immunosuppression in HIV infection.

Cardiovascular Disease

2019 ◽  
pp. 453-468
Author(s):  
David A. Wohl ◽  
Jeffrey T. Kirchner
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Chronic Hiv Infection

Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to • To gain a greater understanding of the pathophysiology of CVD and myocardial infarction in persons living with HIV infection. • To understand the link of chronic HIV infection as it relates to increased risk of CVD and myocardial infarction....

scholarly journals Heart failure in persons living with HIV infection

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 534-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Y. Hsue ◽  
David D. Waters
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv
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