The increasing role of constituencies of a federal public health agency: A case study on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

1987 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn W. Herring
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
Public Health Agency ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Role of Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome-Related Pulmonary Disease

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 897-899
Author(s):  
Jose A. Birriel ◽  
Jose A. Adams ◽  
Kunjana Mavunda ◽  
Sue Goldfinger ◽  
Donald Vernon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bronchoalveolar Lavage ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Pneumocystis Carinii ◽  
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy ◽  
Relative Safety ◽  
Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Parenchymal Lung Disease

Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage was performed in 16 pediatric patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and deterioration in pulmonary function suggestive of opportunistic infection. In 62% of the patients Pneumocystis carinii was identified. Culture results showed a pure growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for one patient in addition to the Pneumocystis carinii. Bronchoscopy with lavage was well tolerated, with few complications even among patients with significant tachypnea and hypoxia. Because of its relative safety and effectiveness, this procedure should be considered the first invasive measurement used for evaluation of parenchymal lung disease in this population of patients.

scholarly journals Management of HIV-1 associated hepatitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: role of a successful control of viral replication

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonella Esposito ◽  
Valentina Conti ◽  
Maria Cagliuso ◽  
Daniele Pastori ◽  
Alessandra Fantauzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Replication ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Successful Control ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv 1

Rational Suicide and AIDS

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Werth
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Rational Suicide ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Commit Suicide

One of the issues arising out of the increasing incidence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is whether or not suicide may be considered to be a rational choice for a person with AIDS. In an effort to address this dilemma, this article begins by reviewing the literature pertaining to suicide and persons with terminal illnesses. Then, after recounting the suicide rate for persons with AIDS, it explores some of the physical and psychosocial factors that may be a part of a decision by a person with AIDS to commit suicide. Siegel's criteria for a rational suicide are applied to the case of a person with AIDS. In addition, the role of the psychotherapist in the decision-making process is critically examined, as are some arguments against allowing suicide. Finally, suggestions for future directions by counseling psychologists are offered.

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