1. Association between handgrip strength and bone mass parameters in HIV-infected children and adolescents. A cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) have been identified in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children and adolescents. The direct adverse effects of HIV infection and combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) negatively contribute to bone metabolism. A direct relationship between muscle strength levels a

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08

2. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among women living with HIV/AIDS in the interior of the Brazilian state of Pará: cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: High prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and occurrence of drug-resistant strains have been recorded in northern Brazil. Abandonment of treatment and insufficient and inadequate adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) have been recorded in the metropolitan area of Belé

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-04

3. Osteopenia and osteoporosis among treatment-experienced people living with HIV

Abstract Introduction Life expectancy of people living with human immunodeficiency (PLHIV) has increased mainly due to the accessibility and effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, adverse effects from long-term use of antiretrovirals, and the physiological changes associated with aging, may compromise the quality of life of PLHIV, in additi

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-08

4. Factors associated to modification of first-line antiretroviral therapy due to adverse events in people living with HIV/AIDS

ABSTRACT Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has modified the outcome of patients with HIV infection, providing virological control and reducing mortality. However, there are several reasons as to why patients may discontinue their antiretroviral therapy, with adverse events being one of the main reasons reported in the literature. This is a case-control nested in

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-02

5. Kaposi’s sarcoma in a HIV-positive patient: an exuberant and widespread case report in the Amazon

ABSTRACT A 37-year-old male patient, Fitzpatrick skin phototype IV, a student living in Belem, Amazon region, in 2015 had a confirmed diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but did not initiate antiretroviral treatment at his own option. Three years after the diagnosis, erythematous maculae appeared on the dorsum of the nose with rapid

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 17/01/2020

6. Unusual oral findings of the toxic epidermal necrolysis in an HIV-infected patient: a case report

ABSTRACT Erythema multiforme (EM), Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) have been reported as possible adverse effects of some classes of first-line antiretroviral drugs (ART) for HIV treatment. Herein we report an unusual presentation of TEN lesions associated with ART in an HIV-infected patient. The patient presented disseminated c

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 25/11/2019

7. Changes health-related quality of life in HIV-infected patients following initiation of antiretroviral therapy: a longitudinal study

Abstract Background: Several tools have been developed to evaluate HIV health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during and after antiretroviral therapy (ART). Few longitudinal studies evaluated the effect of ART on the quality of life of HIV patients. Objective: To evaluate changes in HRQoL in HIV-infected individuals one year after initiating ART. Methods:

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 24/10/2019

8. Impact of brief intervention and art therapy for alcohol users

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar o impacto da intervenção breve em conjunto com a arteterapia em usuários que consomem álcool. Método: Delineamento intragrupo, com 11 alcoolistas na cidade de Tamarana-PR, entre 2015 e 2016. Foi utilizado um teste para identificação do nível de consumo de álcool ao início/término das ações e calculada a medida de e

Rev. Bras. Enferm.. Publicado em: 21/10/2019

9. Unusual presentation of a disseminated oral HPV infection after combined antiretroviral therapy initiation

ABSTRACT HPV clinical manifestations have their characteristics modified by the use of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), although its incidence is unaffected by cART. We report an unusual presentation of oral HPV infection and discuss an effective treatment for disseminated HPV lesions. A 52-year-old male of Asian-origin, HIV-seropositive, presented wi

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 10/10/2019

10. Health and well-being: art therapy for health professionals working in outpatient care settings

Resumo Objetivos: Possibilitar ao profissional de saúde, em cenário de cuidado ambulatorial, a experiência de processo grupal de arteterapia e compreender o significado atribuído por ele a esta vivência. Método: Estudo qualitativo, tendo o Interacionismo Simbólico como referencial teórico e a Análise Qualitativa de Conteúdo Convencional, como met

Esc. Anna Nery. Publicado em: 10/10/2019

11. Preservation of cytotoxic granule production in response to mycobacterial antigens by T-lymphocytes from vertically HIV-infected Brazilian youth on effective combined antiretroviral therapy

ABSTRACT Background: HIV infection harms adaptive cellular immunity mechanisms. Long-term virological control by combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) reduces the risk of mycobacterial infections. Thus, we aimed to study cellular responses to mycobacterial antigens in 20 HIV-infected adolescents with at least one year of virological control (HIV-RNA <40 co

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 09/09/2019

12. The Use of Two-Dimensional Strain Measured by Speckle Tracking in the Identification of Incipient Ventricular Dysfunction in HIV-Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy, Untreated HIV Patients and Healthy Controls

Resumo Fundamento: A maior parte das alterações cardiovasculares dos pacientes infectados pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) tem sido associada ao dano miocárdico causado diretamente pelo vírus. Alguns casos, porém, podem estar associados a efeitos adversos da terapia antirretroviral (TARV). Novas técnicas de avaliação da função ventric

Arq. Bras. Cardiol.. Publicado em: 02/09/2019