1992

AIDS, women, and sexuality. [videorecording]: [California?] : Exodus Trust, c1986 1 videocassette (12 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9201046A; Cappello D; Kodama C; (Producer) Seven women discuss their concerns about AIDS and explore issues facing today s sexually active adults: sexual identity, relationships, changing roles of women, sexual decision making, and safer sex behavior.
AIDS antibody test counseling. [videorecording]: San Francisco, CA : Exodus Trust, c1987 1 videocassette (19 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9200964A; Marquis L; (Producer) Three role-plays raise important questions that must be considered before taking the HIV antibody test. Positive and negative results are explained.
Heroism, a community responds. [videorecording].: [California?] : J. Canalli, c1987 1 videocassette (28 min., 33 sec.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9201031A; Canalli J; (Producer) Looks at the many individuals and organizations that have provided services for people with AIDS in San Francisco. Features interviews with the director of a home delivery meal service, a massage therapist, an alternative treatment researcher, and an art class instructor.
Women and AIDS : a videotape. [videorecording]: [New York, N.Y.] : GMHC, c1988 1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9200999A; Carlomusto J; Juhasz A; (Producer) Explores the underlying issues of how HIV/AIDS can exacerbate problems such as racism, sexism, child care, and lack of adequate health care for women. Focuses on issues specific to women.
AIDS in the Black community. [videorecording]: [United States] : H.J.F., c1989 1 videocassette (2 hr., 8 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9200965A; Prograis L; Barron JA; (Producer) Six experts on AIDS in the Black community discuss discrimination in health care delivery to minorities, risk factors most common to Blacks, and the need for culturally specific interventions. Limited funding sources for Black programs are also discussed. Two case studies are presented at the end.
Cultural issues : addressing racism and increasing cultural awareness. [videorecording]: San Francisco, Calif. : Shanti Project, c1989 1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9200973A; (Producer) People from several different ethnic groups discuss cultural factors that affect issues related to HIV in the Hispanic, Asian, and Black communities. Family relations, religions, attitudes towards death, dying, homosexuality, condom use, and sexual behavior are discussed.
How to facilitate a support group. [videorecording]: San Francisco, Calif. : Shanti Project, c1989 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9200979A; (Producer) This film features six volunteers who facilitate support groups for PWAs. Various types of groups such as groups for PWAs only, families of PWAs, women with AIDS, and children with AIDS are described. The definition and function of the facilitator in each group are discussed.
Tutorial for health care providers to control blood borne disease infections. [computer file]: Birmingham, AL : Health Promotion Services, c1989 1 computer disk : col. ; 3 1/2 in. + 2 guides (Professional training human development series) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9201113A
Universal precautions : AIDS & hepatitis B prevention for healthcare workers. [videorecording]: Garden Grove, CA : Medcom, c1992 1 videocassette (33 min., 21 sec.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9200996A; Brom N
The:Complete guide to safe sex.: Beverly Hills, CA (P.O. Box 6785, Beverly Hills 90212) : Published for the PreVenT Group by Specific Press, c1987 xii, 216 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210110; McIlvenna T
National Program for the Control and Prevention of Infection by HIV/AIDS.: Transmissiveis/AIDS [Brasilia] : Ministry of Health, National Secretariat for Special Health Programs, National Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS, Brazil, [between 1988 and 1991] 73 p. (some folded) : ill., maps (Series Politics) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211708
AIDS : the challange for health authorities : report of the Working Party on Aids.: Working Party on AIDS [England] : National Association of Health Authorities, [1988] iv, 65 leaves Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210654
AIDS. 1st ed.: Hammanskraal : Unibook Pub., 1988 64, [4] p. of plates : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211113; Eloff FP
[Le:SIDA : explique par la loi d'airain du cancer, le systeme ontogenetique des tumeurs, et le systeme ontogenetique des microbes, champignons, bacteries, et virus.]: Chambery, France : Association stop au cancer, c1989 63 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210302; Hamer RG
AIDS : guidelines for health professionals.: [Port Louis] : AIDS Unit, Ministry of Health : World Health Organisation, [1989] 34 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210339
The:AIDS manual : a comprehensive reference on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 2nd ed.: Ultimo : Stateprint, 1989 xvii, 117 p. : ill., port Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210652
Clinical manual on HIV and AIDS.: Jacksonville, FL : Published by the Florida Medical Association in conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services, c1989 v, 202 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211142
[Es ist wunderbar, leben zu durfen : der Lebensweg einer jungen aids-kranken Mutter.]: Basel : Friedrich Reinhardt Verlag, c1989 183 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211194; Vogel C
Women helping women : networks for support and caring.: Washington, D.C. (38th and R Sts., NW, Washington 20057) : [Distributed by] Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, [1989 or 1990] 1 v. (loose-leaf) : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211054; Randall-David E
[No Sex, no Drugs, nur Rock'n Roll : Jugendarbeit und AIDS.]: Frankfurt a.M. : Jugend und Politik Verlag, c1989 170 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211381; Urhahn F
Communication strategies for HIV/AIDS and sexuality : a workshop for mental health and health professionals : a SIECUS training manual.: New York (130 W. 42nd St., Suite 2500, New York 10036) : Sex Information and Education Council of the United States, 1990 iv, 100 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210108; Mauro Dd; Patierno C
Findings document.: Prevention (Canada) [Ottawa] : Health and Welfare Canada = Sante et Bien-tre social Canada, c1990 125 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210410
AIDS in Maine : background and policy.: [Augusta, Me.? : Dept of Human Services, 1990] 128 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210651
[AIDS : Krankheit oder Katastrophe?.]: Berlin : Verlag Neues Leben, c1990 214 p. : ill., ports (NL konkret ; 86) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210653; Grau G
Recommendations for a national strategy on aboriginal AIDS education and prevention.: Prevention (Canada) [Ottawa] : Health and Welfare Canada = Sante et Bien-etre social Canada, c1990 vi, 53 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210519
[Umweltschaden AIDS? : Hintergrunde einer biologischen Katastrophe.] 2., durchgesehene und erg. Aufl.: Frankfurt am Main : Zweitausendeins, 1990 211 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210570; Jensen R
[Le:SIDA.] 3. ed. rev. et corr.: [Poisy : Mission Kwa Sizabantu], 1990 36 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210303; Maghakian A
Getting the word out : a practical guide to AIDS materials development.: Santa Cruz, Calif. : Network Publications, 1990 x, 232 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210422; Matiella AC
[Die:Stop Aids Story 87-89 : Rechenschaftbericht 1987-1989 uber die Praventionskampagne der Aids-Hilfe Schweiz in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bundesamt fur Gesundheitswesen.]: Bern : Aids Info Docu Schweiz, c1990 72 p. : ill., ports Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210290
[HIV-Infektion und AIDS : Arbeitsrechtliche Probleme.]: Gruusch : Verlag Ruegger, c1990 217 p (Schriftenreihe des Forschungsinstitutes fur Arbeit und Arbeitsrecht) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210164; Pedergnana R
Responding to AIDS : ten principles for the workplace.: New York, NY (121 Avenue of the Americas, Sixth Floor, New York 10013) : Citizens Commission on AIDS for New York City and Northern New Jersey, [1990] iv, 47 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210526
Blood donors and AIDS in Africa : the gift relationship revisited.: Washington, D.C. : Center for International Research, U.S. Bureau of the Census, [1990] viii, 37 p. : ill (CIR staff paper ; no. 53) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210345; Torrey BB; Mulligan M; Way PO
No greater challenge : solving the mysteries : AIDS.: Ottawa, Ont., Canada : Medical Research Council of Canada, [1990?] 63 p. : ill., ports Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211380; Spurgeon D
Double jeopardy-- threat to life and human rights : discrimination against persons with AIDS.: Cambridge, MA, USA : Human Rights Internet, [1990] 47 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211172; Cohen R; Wiseberg LS
AIDS and the new viruses.: London ; San Diego : Academic Press, c1990 x, 219 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210650; Dalgleish AG; Weiss R
[HIV-Infektion und Nervensystem : eine multidisziplinare Darstellung.]: Stuttgart ; New York : Georg Thieme Verlag, 1991 xii, 241 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210165; Moller AA
[HIV/AIDS und Straffalligkeit : eine Herausforderung fur Strafrechtspflege und Straffalligenhilfe.]: Bonn : Forum Verlag Godesberg, 1991 296 p. : ill (Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Bewahrungshilfe e.V. ; 18) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210809; Busch M
HIV.: Porstmouth, N.H. (Box 90, Portsmouth 03802) : New England Book Co., 1991 122 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210808; Westaway RD
People with AIDS. 1st ed.: Boston : D.R. Godine, 1991 viii, 159 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210908; Nixon N; Nixon B
Perspectives on AIDS : ethical and social issues.: Toronto ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1991 xi, 179 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210912; Overall C; Zion WP
[Sozialwissenschaftliche AIDS-Forschung : Anstosse fur ein multimethodisches Paradigma.]: Regensburg : S. Roderer Verlag, 1991 202 p. : ill (Theorie und Forschung, ISSN 0939-1851 ; Bd. 126. Soziologie ; Bd. 11) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210997; Kiefl W
Expanding access to investigational therapies for HIV infection and AIDS : March 12-13, 1990, conference summary.: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1991 viii, 73 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211204; Nichols EK; (Institute of Medicine)
Life with AIDS.: New Brunswick [N.J.] : Rutgers University Press, c1991 x, 225 p Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211323; Weitz R
Responding to AIDS : a survey of the ten principles in action in the workplace.: New York, NY (121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th floor, New York 10013) : Citizens Commission on AIDS for New York City and Northern New Jersey, [1991] xii, 27 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211771
Factor VIII : purity and prophylaxis.: [Oxford?] : Royal Society of Medicine Services, c1991 vi, 89 p. : ill (Round table series / Royal Society of Medicine Services, ISSN 0268-3091 ; no. 25) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9211612; Wood C
Sexual transmission of HIV infection : risk reduction, trauma, and adaptation.: New York : Haworth Press, c1992 xv, 176 p. : ill (Journal of psychology & human sexuality ; v. 5, nos. 1/2) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210278; Schonnesson LN
The:AIDS caregiver's handbook. Rev. ed.: New York : St. Martin's Press, c1993 xx, 364 p. : ill Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE CAT/9210075; Eidson T
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITALS TENTH ANNUAL CANCER SYMPOSIUM FOR NURSES. OCTOBER 22-24, 1990, LA JOLLA, CA: Scripps Memorial Hospitals Tenth Annual Cancer Symposium for Nurses. October 22-24, 1990, La Jolla, CA, Thomas T Stevens Cancer Center of Scripps Memorial Hospitals, 218 p., 1990.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92680730; Anonymous; No affiliation given; The Scripps Memorial Hospitals Tenth Annual Cancer Symposium was held October 22-24, 1990, in La Jolla, CA. The major sessions focused on new topics in the 90s, challenges in patient management, survivorship issues, surgical oncology, colorectal malignancies, and pain management. Abstracts and papers on the following
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND IMMUNOVIROLOGY OF HTLV-I AND II (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 15, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682371; De The G; Epidemiology of Oncogenic Viruses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Paris,; France; Since their discovery 10 yr ago, essential information has been obtained on the human oncoretroviruses HTLV-I and HTLV-II. Their long-standing presence in human populations in America and Africa suggests that physiological controls kept these infections latent. Their pathogenic potential needs specific conditions and
APOPTOSIS OF MATURE T CELLS (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 23, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682379; Facchinetti A; Panozzo M; Pertile P; Biasi G; Inst. of Oncology, Univ. of Padova, Padova, Italy; Superantigen binding (SEB) to MHC class II molecules, and to mature T cells bearing receptors encoded by specific V beta gene segments, induces strong proliferative responses in vitro. Nevertheless, in vivo exposure to Mlsa or SEB can lead in a few weeks to specific tolerance in the mature T-cell compartment through a
HUMAN RETROVIRUSES: AFTER A DECADE OF DISCOVERY (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 29, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682385; Gallo RC; Lab. of Tumor Cell Biology, NCI, Bethesda, MD; In the last decade, four human retroviruses have been discovered belonging to two different types: leukemia viruses (HTLVs) and immunodeficiency viruses (HIVs). Similar viruses have been found in primates and ungulate animals with analogous disease outcomes. HTLV-1 primarily causes adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), tropica
THE ROLE OF HTLV-1 GENES IN IMMORTALIZATION OF PRIMARY HUMAN CD4+ T LYMPHOCYTES (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Disease. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 35, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682391; Haseltine WA; Ramstedt U; Grassman R; Poznansky M; Sodroski J; McGuire K; Fleckenstein B; Dana Farber Cancer Inst., Harvard Medical Sch., Boston, MA; The human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is capable of immortalizing primary human T cells in culture. The IL-2-dependent cell lines which result from infection with HIV-1 are large activated T lymphocytes that are CD3+, CD4+, CD5+, express high-affinity IL-2 receptors, and express a high concentration of surfa
A CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ONCOGENE: ROLE IN LEUKEMOGENESIS (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Disease. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 51, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682402; Longmore G; Lodish H; Whitehead Inst. for Biomedical Res., MIT, Cambridge, MA; Friend virus, a murine erythroleukemia virus, is a complex of two viruses: a replication-competent helper virus, Friend murine leukemia virus (F-MuLV) and a replication-defective retrovirus, Friend spleen focus-forming virus (F-SFFV). The pathologic consequences of Friend disease are determined by the genome of the de
STRUCTURE REGULATION AND ONCOGENIC MECHANISMS OF HTLV-1 AND HTLV-2 (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Disease. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 69, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682414; Pavlakis GN; Feiber BK; Ciminale V; Unge T; Solomin L; Derse D; Copeland N; Jenkins N; Harrison JE; ABL-Basic Res. Program, NCI-FCRDC, Frederick, MD 21702-1201; HTLV and HIV are complex retroviruses producing several additional proteins and regulating their expression via two essential regulatory factors. While HIV-1 produces more than 30 different mRNAs, HTLV-1 had been shown to produce three mRNAs. We investigated whether additional mRNAs can be produced by HTLV-1 by altern
THE HIV TAT GENE TRANSFORMS HUMAN EPIDERMAL KERATINOCYTES IN CULTURE (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Disease. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 76, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682417; Rhim JS; Kim CM; Vogel J; Jay G; NCI, Bethesda, MD 20892; Patients with AIDS develop a wide range of cutaneous disorders, such as squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, Kaposi s sarcoma and non-neoplastic lesions, including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Since these individuals are frequently infected not only by HIV but also by other agents including the human papil
DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF T-CELL LEUKEMIA VIRUS-LIKE PROVIRAL SEQUENCES IN PBLS AND TISSUES OF BABOONS BY PCR. A NEW T-CELL LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA TYPE I RETROVIRUS (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 86, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682426; Schatzl H; Yakovleva L; Rose D; Inzhiia L; Lapin B; Deinhardt F; von der Helm K; Max von Pettenkofer Inst., Univ. of Munich, Munich, Germany; The high lymphoma-prone baboon stock (Papio hamadryas) of the Sukhumi Primate Center colony (USSR) is characterized by a high seroprevalence of antibodies to the STLV-I/HTLV-I type retrovirus. It is further characterized by a manifestation of nearly 80-100% of T-cell malignancies. In contrast, in other primate colon
MURINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS INDUCED CNS DISEASES (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 104, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682442; Wong PK; Shikoval E; Lin YC; Aaha K; Szurek PF; Madden R; Brooks BR; UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Science Park-Res. Div.,; Smithville, TX 78957; The ts1 mutant of Moloney murine leukemia virus TB causes a degenerative neurologic and immunologic disease in mice, characterized by development of spongiform encephalomyelopathy resulting in hindlimb paralysis, marked thymic atrophy associated with immunodeficiency and general bodywasting. T cells, particularly CD4+
THE SKIN AS AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT ORGAN (MEETING ABSTRACT): J Cancer Res Clin Oncol; 117(Suppl II):S61 1991. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92685908; Stingl G; Div. of Cutaneous Immunobiology, Dept. of Dermatology 1, Univ. of; Vienna Medical Sch., Alser Strasse 4, A-1090 Vienna, Austria; When, in the not-so-distant past, the skin was discussed in the context of immunological reactions, it was solely viewed as a target for immunological effector systems. Recent advances have radically changed the concept of an exclusively passive role of the skin in the immune response. In fact, there now exists ample
13-CIS-RETINOIC ACID PLUS INTERFERON-ALPHA: ACTIVE SYSTEMIC THERAPY FOR ADVANCED SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE CERVIX (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Soc Clin Oncol; 11:A709 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92681438; Kavanagh J; Lippman S; Paredes M; Kudelka A; Paredes P; Delgadillo F; Silva E; Holdener E; Hong W; Wharton JT; et al; UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030; A Phase II trial of 13-cis-retinoic acid (13-cRA) plus recombinant interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha 2A) was conducted in advanced untreated squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. 13-cRA was given po at 1 mg/kg daily and IFN-alpha 2A sc at 6 x 10(6) U/day. Patients (pts) were examined monthly by two physicians for determina
REVERSAL OF ESTABLISHED FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS INFECTION AFTER ADOPTIVE TRANSFER OF ACTIVATED LYMPHOCYTES IN COMBINATION WITH AZIDOTHYMIDINE AND ALPHA INTERFERON (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res; 33:A2358 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92684459; Zeidner NS; Mathiason-DuBard CK; Hoover EA; Dept. of Pathology, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO 80523; The treatment of FeLV-FAIDS viremia utilizing IFN alpha, alone or in combination with AZT , resulted in a significant reduction in circulating virus load. However, the antiviral effect of IFN alpha was limited by the production of antibodies to IFN alp
CONSTITUTIVE EXPRESSION OF ZINC FINGER TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATORY FACTORS BY HUMAN SOLID TUMOR CELL LINES (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res; 33:A2238 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92684789; Wright J; Takimoto C; Carbone D; Allegra C; Medicine and Navy-Med. Oncology Branches, NCI, Bethesda MD 20892; Zinc finger genes 225 (EGR-1) and 592 (EGR-2) are rapidly and transiently expressed in cells transiting from G0 to G1. In contrast, T cells transformed by HTLV-I or HTLV-II constitutively express these genes suggesting that dysregulation of these factors plays a critical role in transformation. We investigated solid t
DIDOX EXHIBITS ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY IN A RETROVIRUS ANIMAL MODEL (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res; 33:A2383 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92685653; Mills DL; Elford HL; van't Riet B; Webb SR; Biology Dept., Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond, VA 23284; Didox, a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor, currently in clinical trials based on its anticancer activity in animal tumor models, was tested in a retrovirus murine model to determine the requirement for deoxynucleotide synthesis for retrovirus replication and to investigate the potential of Didox to enhance the effec
ANALYTICAL AND PHARMACOKINETIC STUDIES WITH AN ANTIVIRAL LECTIN DERIVATIVE (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res; 33:A3177 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92685712; Moore AL; Chrin LR; Mathews LA; McCormack JJ; Dept. of Pharmacology, Univ. of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405; NSC 619858 (SCA) is a succinylated derivative of concanavalin A that has shown provocative activity against HIV in vitro. SCA can be detected using a standard ELISA, as well as a modified ELISA, in representative biological fluids and tissue extracts obtained from mice. Concentrations of SCA as low as 1 ng/ml can be d
TOXICITY EVALUATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL ANTICANCER/ANTI-HIV COMPOUNDS TO MOUSE AND HUMAN BONE MARROW PROGENITOR CELLS (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res; 33:A3291 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92685831; May RD; Murphy MJ Jr; Parchment RE; Huang M; Osborn BL; Tomaszewski JE; Page JG; Southern Res. Inst., Birmingham, AL 35205; An important aspect of the preclinical evaluation of a developmental anticancer or anti-HIV drug is potential myelotoxicity. Five investigational drugs and 3 -azido-3 deoxythymidine ( AZT ) were assessed for their toxicity to mouse and human bone marrow
HUMAN T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS TYPE I (HTLV-I) MRNA IS EXPRESSED AND ALTERNATIVELY SPLICED IN ADULT T-CELL LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA (ATL) AND IN HEALTHY CARRIERS (MEETING ABSTRACT): Fifteenth Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases. October 6-11, 1991, Padova/Venice, Italy, p. 7, 1991.. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92682365; Berneman ZN; Gartenhaus RB; Reitz MS; Gallo RC; Klotman ME; Lab. of Tumor Cell Biology, NCI, Bethesda, MD 20892; Though HTLV-I is the etiological agent of ATL, the role of viral gene expression in the generation, maintenance and progression of the leukemic state in vivo is unclear, in light of the inability of most previous studies to routinely find HTLV-I RNA in infected individuals. We reexamined the lack of viral expression,
IDENTIFICATION OF AN AMINO-ACID SUBSTITUTION IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS TYPE 1 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESISTANCE TO AZIDOTHYMIDINE AND PHOSPHONOFORMATE (MEETING ABSTRACT): Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res; 33:A2179 1992. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/92684726; Im GJ; Tramontano E; Gonzalez CJ; Cheng YC; Dept. of Pharmacology, Yale Univ. Sch. of Medicine, New Haven, CT; 06510; A recombinant clone of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase (RT) with reduced sensitivity to azidothymidine and phosphonoformate has been obtained from HTLV-IIIB using the polymerase chain reaction. The mutant RT retained enzyme activity and was cross-resistant to other nucleoside analogs includin
Expression of reverse transcriptase genes in Fulvia fulva.: Mol Plant Microbe Interact. 1989 Jul-Aug;2(4):165-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE GENBANK/J03675; McHale MT; Roberts IN; Talbot NJ; Oliver RP; Norwich Molecular Plant Pathology Group, School of Biological; Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norfolk, England.; Antibodies raised against intercellular fluid antigens isolated from diseased tomato leaves have revealed that the fungal pathogen Fulvia fulva expresses genes for a fungal reverse transcriptase (RNA-dependent DNA polymerase). This enzyme is required for the replication of retroviruses and retroviral-like transposable
Pleural tuberculosis in patients with and without AIDS.: J Assoc Acad Minor Phys. 1990;1(2):20-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273997; Ankobiah WA; Finch P; Powell S; Heurich A; Shivaram I; Kamholz SL; Division of Pulmonary Medicine, State University of New York,; Brooklyn 11203.; We retrospectively reviewed the records of 71 patients to determine the epidemiologic and clinical features of pleural tuberculosis in patients with and without AIDS and compared the composition of pleural fluid in these two groups of patients. By age, race, sex, and country of birth, the 21 AIDS and 50 non-AIDS patie
[Transmission of HIV-2 virus in a rural area of Senegal]: Dakar Med. 1990;35(2):265-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92298891; Le Guenno B; Seck O; Lagarde E; Enel C; Pison G; Institut Pasteur, Dakar.; Various investigations into the prevalence of HIV2 infection undertaken on samples of senegalese rural populations from Casamance, Eastern Senegal , the Thies Region and the Ferlo Region, show a gradient from south to north. Levels vary from 0.9% (western Casamance) to 0% (Ferlo).
[Isolation of Toxoplasma gondii from the saliva of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)]: Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1990 Jul-Aug;45(4):171-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92302723; Amato Neto V; Braz LM; Jamra LM; Higaki Y; Pasternak J; Laboratorio de Investigacao Medica-Parasitologia, Hospital; das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo.; Toxoplasma gondii has been found in saliva of patients with toxoplasmosis. We tried to isolate parasites in saliva in patients with AIDS. As it is known, the finding of antitoxoplasma antibodies is not useful for diagnosis of cerebral abscess in toxoplasmosis occurring in AIDS patients in
[Erosive gastroduodenitis associated with Cryptosporidium in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome]: Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1990 Jul-Aug;45(4):188-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92302727; Nunez MR; Sakai P; Ishioka S; Laudanna AA; Gastroenterologia Clinica, (Dep. Gastroenterologia), Faculdade; de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo.; The occurrence of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome has been attributed more frequently to enteropathogen organisms that invade the body in consequence of the immunologic unbalance of the host. Among several causes the cryptosporidiosis has been detected with s
T lymphocyte subsets in chronic AgHBe positive hepatitis and the effects of prednisone therapy.: Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1990 Nov-Dec;45(6):244-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92302730; Mattar R; da Fonseca LE; da Silva LC; Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clinicas de Sao; Paulo.; T lymphocyte subsets were studied in 18 patients with chronic AgHBe positive hepatitis. The study was carried out before, during and after a ten week course of prednisone therapy. There was no statistically significant difference during and after prednisone therapy in patients with hepatitis as to the total lymphocyte
Distribution of some plasma protein polymorphisms in HIV-seropositive patients.: Acta Med Leg Soc (Liege). 1990;40:285-94. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92303324; Huckenbeck W; Bonte W; Institute of Legal Medicine, Heinrich-Heine-University,; Dusseldorf, Germany.; The paper reports on the distribution of five plasma protein polymorphisms in serum samples from HIV-seropositive patients. In the GC-C III- and TF*C-systems the authors did not find any significant evidence for an association between serum markers and HIV-infection. In the PI- and BF-system we found unusual features
Cytofluorometric analysis of anti-lymphocyte antibodies in AIDS.: FEMS Microbiol Immunol. 1991 Dec;4(1):33-40. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273231; Bonner BC; Poulton TA; Department of Pathology, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital; Medical School, U.K.; Anti-lymphocyte antibodies (ALA) have been detected in the plasma of 53.8% of HIV-positive patients tested (CD4/CD8 ratios: mean 0.265; range 0.01 to 0.5) using analytical continuous-flow cytofluorometry. IgG from the AIDS plasma was seen to bind to normal PBL in 53.8% of cases (14/26). In double labelling experiments
A new capture test using conjugated peptides for the detection of HIV antibodies.: FEMS Microbiol Immunol. 1991 Dec;4(1):57-64. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273235; Richalet-Secordel PM; Van Regenmortel MH; Laboratoire d'Immunochimie, Institut de Biologie Moleculaire et; Cellulaire, Strasbourg, France.; A new capture test utilizing conjugated peptides has been developed for the detection of antibodies elicited against HIV-1. Human sera diluted 1:1000 were incubated in ELISA plates precoated with protein G. The captured IgG were allowed to react with three synthetic peptides corresponding to the gp41 sequence (591-611
Neurologic complications of HIV infection in children.: Pediatr Neurosurg. 1991-92;17(2):104-12. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273496; Civitello LA; Department of Neurology and Pediatrics, Children's National; Medical Center, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; Neurologic abnormalities occur frequently in children with symptomatic HIV-1 infection (class P2) and include cognitive, language and motor deficits, as well as acquired microcephaly. Neurologic abnormalities can be seen as early as the first 3 months of age and can precede signs of immune deficiency and systemic illn
Management of occupational exposure to potential blood-borne infections. Considerations for development of office procedures to handle needlestick injuries.: Ark Dent. 1991 Sep;62(3):18-22. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273644; Nichols WA
Immunochemical and functional characterization of anti-idiotypic antibodies to a mouse anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody.: Int J Clin Lab Res. 1991;21(2):179-85. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273764; Perosa F; Dannecker G; Ferrone S; Dammacco F; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University; of Bari Medical School, Italy.; Immunization of BALB/c mice with the mouse anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody (mAb) HP2/6 resulted in the production of anti-idiotypic antibodies. Analysis of the kinetics of the development of anti-idiotypic antibodies showed a homogeneous response among the immunized animals. Cross-blocking assays performed with anti-CD4
[AIDS and perinatal aspects]: Bull Mem Acad R Med Belg. 1991;146(8-10):346-54; discussion 354-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274091; Henrion R; Clinique universitaire de Gynecologie-Obstetrique de; Port-Royal, Paris.; The proportion of women among AIDS. patients in Europe is progressively rising. The male-to-female sex ratio had constantly decreased from 11.7% through 1984 (17 countries) to 5 in 1990 (31 countries). The proportion of female cases is greatest in Southern Europe, France and
[An immunofunctional assessment of herpes simplex keratitis patients with T-lymphocyte subsets monoclonal antibodies]: Chung Hua Yen Ko Tsa Chih. 1991 Sep;27(5):302-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274804; Sun BJ; Henan Institute of Ophthalmology, Zhengzhou.; The T-lymphocyte subsets T11, T4, T8, and the T4/T8 ratio in peripheral blood of patients with herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) were determined by means of monoclonal antibodies. The patients included dendritic keratitis 7 cases, geographic keratitis 7 cases, disciform keratitis 7 cases, metaherpetic keratitis 5 cases,
Protective humoral immune responses to the human immunodeficiency virus induced in immunized pigs: a possible source of therapeutic immunoglobulin preparations.: Hybridoma. 1991 Dec;10(6):673-83. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275608; Osther K; Kellermann G; Ugen KE; Williams WV; Weiner DB; Verigen Inc., San Diego, CA 92121.; The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) induces progressive and fatal disease in infected hosts. Initially the human immune response appears to control HIV infection. This hypothesis is supported by the long latency period observed during HIV infection prior to development of the active disease state. Similarly the o
Low-dose zidovudine in combination with either acyclovir or lymphoblastoid interferon-alpha in asymptomatic HIV-infected patients: a pilot study.: Infection. 1991 Nov-Dec;19(6):395-400. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275814; Weber R; Bonetti A; Jost J; Vogt MW; Spacey B; Siegenthaler W; Luthy R; Departement fur Innere Medizin, Universitatsspital, Zurich,; Switzerland.; The antiretroviral activity, tolerance and toxicity of two different antiviral drug combinations were assessed and compared in a randomized, crossover pilot study in 16 HIV-1 p24 antigenaemic subjects with asymptomatic HIV infection. Oral zidovudine 250 mg twice daily was combined with either oral
Spontaneous pyomyositis and AIDS: an infrequent association.: Infection. 1991 Nov-Dec;19(6):440-1. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275825; Hernandez Quero J; Ortego Centeno N; Castillo Amaro R; Higuera Torres-Puchol JM; Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Granada Hospital, Spain.; Pyomyositis is an acute bacterial infection of striated muscle. It is common in the tropics, but rarely reported in temperate climates. We present two cases in patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), one an active homosexual, and one an intravenous drug user. A brief review of the clinical findin
Pneumocystis carinii pleuropneumonia after aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis.: Infection. 1991 Nov-Dec;19(6):442-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275826; Ewig S; von Kempis J; Rockstroh J; Steudel A; Vogel J; Niese D; Medizinische Klinik, Universitat Bonn, Germany.; We observed an atypical Pneumocystis infection with spontaneous pneumothorax, bronchopleural fistulae, an apical cyst and Pneumocystis pleuritis after aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis in an AIDS patient. These findings suggest a failure of pentamidine aerosol in controlling active Pneumocystis infection in peripher
Tissue level lymphocyte subpopulations in donovanosis.: Int J Dermatol. 1991 Dec;30(12):857-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275879; Sehgal VN; Gupta MM; Jain VK; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Maulana Azad Medical; College, New Delhi, India.; Total T-, B-, T4-, and T8-lymphocyte populations were estimated in tissue sections of ulcers from 22 donovanosis patients, comprising 17 ulcerogranulomatous, four hypertrophic, and one sclerotic variants, using monoclonal antibodies and immunohistochemical technique (PAP). T- and B-lymphocytic infiltrations in the tis
Fluconazole resistance in AIDS patients [letter]: J Antimicrob Chemother. 1991 Dec;28(6):937-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276136; Willocks L; Leen CL; Brettle RP; Urquhart D; Russell TB; Milne LJ
Storage and preservation of whole blood samples for use in detection of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 by the polymerase chain reaction.: J Virol Methods. 1991 Nov-Dec;35(2):217-26. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276428; Kaye S; Loveday C; Tedder RS; Division of Virology, University College and Middlesex School of; Medicine, London, U.K.; Methods used in the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infection by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) usually require the separation of lymphocytes from a whole-blood sample within 24 hours of patient sampling. A method is described in which blood samples are mixed with a cryopreservative ( Gly
AIDS in the heartland [editorial]: J Indiana Dent Assoc. 1991 Sep-Oct;70(5):5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277139; Buyer D
The patient's right to know. 2. A major dilemma continues unresolved [editorial]: J Law Ethics Dent. 1991;4:2-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277168; Pollack BR
Mandatory testing for HIV/AIDS and related issues.: J Law Ethics Dent. 1991;4:53-62. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277171; Philbin JP 3d; Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery.
HIV-positive health-care professionals: should they still provide patient care?: J Law Ethics Dent. 1991;4:63-72. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277172; Koelbl JJ; School of Dentistry, Loyola University.
Surgical treatment of myasthenia gravis and evaluation of its efficacy.: J Tongji Med Univ. 1991;11(2):106-10. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277714; Pan TC; Chen QF; Zhang LH; Shen YZ; Xie ZP; Yang MS; Bu BT; Cao XB; Department of Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical; University, Wuhan.; This paper reports 30 cases of myasthenia gravis (MG) treated by thymectomy from 1965 to 1990 in our hospital. Of all the 30 cases of MG, peripheral blood lymphocyte subpopulation was determined in 10, and anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody titer in 6, before and after operation. The results demonstrated the efficac
[Frequency of HIV positivity in donors. Follow-up of ambiguous Western blots (letter)]: Sangre (Barc). 1991 Oct;36(5):436-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92279872; Padron F; Ortiz de Lejarazu R; Eiros JM; Ortiz V
Development of new potent and selective agents against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).: Verh K Acad Geneeskd Belg. 1991;53(6):629-55. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92280287; Pauwels R; Schols D; Rega Institute for Medical Research, Leuven, Belgium.; The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus which replicates within critical cells of the immune system, particularly CD4+ T-cells and monocyte/macrophages, leading to a progressive loss of helper T-cells and profound immunosuppression. This condition is known as the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS
Onset of AIDS virus causes brain impairment [news]: Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Apr;83(4):171. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92281604
PAAC challenges AMA/ADA sanctions against HIV-infected healthcare workers. Physicians Association for AIDS Care [news]: Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Apr;83(4):172. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92281605
Ethical considerations in HIV testing of healthcare workers and restrictions on seropositive healthcare workers [news]: Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Apr;83(4):172-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92281606
Infection precautions reduce physician exposure and risk [news]: Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Apr;83(4):174-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92281607
HIV-1 seroprevalence rates in new prisoners higher in women than men [news]: Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Apr;83(4):175. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92281608
Benign cystic lymphoepithelial lesion of the parotid gland an unusual presentation of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.: Bol Asoc Med P R. 1991 Aug;83(8):340-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92281613; Galindo LM; Franceschini A; Soltero E; Davila R; Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Ramon Ruiz; Arnau, Universidad Central del Caribe Bayamon, Puerto Rico.; This article presents a case of a young, otherwise asymptomatic male patient with a parotid gland enlargement. The initial clinical history did not reveal any risk factors related with HIV infection. A fine needle aspiration biopsy of the lesion showed a benign cystic lymphoepithelial lesion of the parotid gland. This
[Nurse with AIDS with reduced working time (interview by Lars Peter Bergqvist)]: Sygeplejersken. 1991 Dec 18;91(51):8-10, 31. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92285869; Plum C
[Neuron damage in the rat spinal cord induced by acromelic acid]: Rinsho Shinkeigaku. 1991 Dec;31(12):1313-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92289134; Shin K; A single systemic injection of acromelic acid, a novel kainate analogue, caused long-lasting spastic paraparesis in the rat. Two rats that developed paraparesis were neuropathologically examined one week and three months after the injection, respectively. Numerous degenerated neurons with marked reactive gliosis were
[Adverse side effects of amalgam? An interdisciplinary study]: Dtsch Zahnarztl Z. 1991 Aug;46(8):542-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92289566; Hickel R; Meier C; Schiele R; Raab W; Petschelt A; Poliklinik fur Zahnerhaltung und Parodontologie der Universitat; Erlangen-Nurnberg.; In an interdisciplinary study starting 2.5 years ago patients with various symptoms, which they associate with amalgam fillings, were examined. According to the first results of this study with 50 patients, the Hg-concentration in urine does correlate with the amount of amalgam fillings before and after taking DMPS (2
AIDS and transfusion practice.: Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 1991 Oct;34(4):305-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92290571; Jolly JG; Choudhary N; Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate; Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Cryptosporidium infections in inbred strains of mice.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):100S-102S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291949; Enriquez FJ; Sterling CR; Division of Biotechnology, Arizona Health Sciences Center,; University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.; Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite of man and animals, is an important etiological agent of diarrhea throughout the world, particularly in children and immunocompromised individuals such as AIDS patients. Unfortunately, because of the lack of both in vivo laboratory models and reliable in vitro parasite culture sys
Culture, electron microscopy, and immunoblot studies on a microsporidian parasite isolated from the urine of a patient with AIDS.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):105S-111S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291951; Visvesvara GS; Leitch GJ; Moura H; Wallace S; Weber R; Bryan RT; Parasitic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta,; GA 30333.; Microsporidian spores isolated from a urine sample of an HIV-positive patient were inoculated onto monolayers of six different cell cultures. The parasites (CDC:0291:V213) grew profusely in two of the cultures (HLF and E6) and extruded spores into the culture medium. The spores were Gram-positive, 2.25- to 2.8-microns
Characteristics of the microsporidian Enterocytozoon bieneusi: a consequence of its development within short-living enterocytes.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):111S-113S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291952; Desportes-Livage I; Hilmarsdottir I; Romana C; Tanguy S; Datry A; Gentilini M; Departement de Parasitologie et Pathologie Tropicale, Unite; INSERM 313, Paris, France.; Ultrastructural studies were done on developmental stages of Enterocytozoon bieneusi obtained from HIV seropositive patients suffering from diarrhea. The presence of elaborate multilamellar structures suggest that they give rise to various membrane systems needed for rapid production of disseminating stages.
An immunosuppressed rat model of respiratory cryptosporidiosis.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):113S-115S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291953; Meulbroek JA; Novilla MN; Current WL; Pathology Division, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and; Co., Indianapolis, IN 46285.; A rat model is described in which animals develop respiratory cryptosporidiosis, a disease which is well documented in immunocompromised patients, especially those with AIDS. Our present lack of knowledge of the pathophysiology and immunology of Cryptosporidium parvum respiratory infections warrants the development of
Attempts at in vitro cultivation of Pneumocystis carinii from human bronchoalveolar lavage fluids without feeder cells.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):116S-117S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291954; Le Marchand-Auffret B; Polianski J; Roux P; Service de Parasitologie, CHU Saint-Antoine, Paris, France.; We attempted to cultivate Pneumocystis carinii obtained from two bronchoalveolar lavage fluids of AIDS patients with P. carinii pneumonia, in a system wherein cysteine and 2-mercaptoethanol were substituted for the feeder cells. The presence of P. carinii cysts was monitored for 11 days under conditions of continuous
Cryptosporidium parvum life cycle in suckling mice: a Nomarski interference-contrast study of a human-derived strain.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):118S-121S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291955; Scaglia M; Bruno A; Chichino G; Atzori C; Cevini C; Gatti S; Department of Infectious Diseases, University-IRCCS San Matteo,; Pavia, Italy.; Cryptosporidiosis has emerged as one of the life-threatening opportunistic enteric infections in HIV-infected persons. To date, Cryptosporidium parvum is known to infect man via person-to-person or zoonotic transmission. We studied the sequential stages of the life cycle of C. parvum by Normarski interference-contrast
Overview of animal models of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):122S-123S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291957; Walzer PD; Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
566C80, an antimalarial hydroxynaphthoquinone with broad spectrum: experimental activity against opportunistic parasitic infections of AIDS patients.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):141S-143S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291968; Gutteridge WE; Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham, Kent, England.; Hydroxynaphthoquinone 566C80 was synthesised and initially developed as an antimalarial with potent activity against drug-resistant strains of the human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. Subsequent studies have revealed that in addition, this compound has experimental activity, both in vitro and in vivo, agains
Intestinal injury associated with spiramycin therapy of Cryptosporidium infection in AIDS.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):147S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291970; Weikel C; Lazenby A; Belitsos P; McDewitt M; Fleming HE Jr; Barbacci M; Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of; Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.; Two of three patients treated with high doses of spiramycin for Cryptosporidium infection developed acute intestinal injury. Spiramycin at high doses may be directly toxic to the intestinal epithelium and thus may have limited utility as therapy for cryptosporidiosis in AIDS patients.
Characterization of anti-Cryptosporidium IgA antibodies in sera from immunocompetent individuals and HIV-infected patients.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):179S-180S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291985; Kassa M; Comby E; Lemeteil D; Brasseur P; Ballet JJ; Laboratoire d'Immunologie et Immunopathologie, C.H.R.U., Caen,; France.; Human antibody response to Cryptosporidium parvum has been previously shown as involving immunoglobulin (Ig)M and IgG isotypes. The interest in anti-cryptosporidial IgA antibody response has been recently stimulated by studies on the therapeutic effects of secretory IgA antibodies to Cryptosporidium in animal models a
Detection of Cryptosporidium circulating antigens in human and calf sera.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):182S-183S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291988; Gomez Morales MA; Pozio E; Croppo GP; Laboratory of Parasitology, Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome,; Italy.; Cryptosporidium-specific circulating antigens were detected in sera of experimentally infected calves and AIDS patients by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Antigenemia was detectable from 2 to a minimum of 22 days post-infection (d.p.i.) in calves whose feces were parasitologically positive from 2-10 d.p.i. Antig
Generalized immune response to Pneumocystis carinii infection in the lung.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):187S-188S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291991; Baughman RP; Dohn MN; Frame PT; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical; Center, OH 45267-0564.; We studied inflammatory cells retrieved by bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) from immunocompromised patients with or without Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). Twenty-four patients with PCP, and 20 patients without PCP underwent lavages of both an uninvolved lobe and the lobe involved in pulmonary infection. Patients wi
Value of an immunofluorescence assay for the detection of Pneumocystis carinii in Bronchoalveolar lavage.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):198S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291995; Traore L; Roux P; Poirot JL; Chouaid C; el Helali N; Marteau-Miltgen M; Denis M; Balmy-Rapontchombo F; Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France.; An indirect immunofluorescence monoclonal antibody assay was found to have higher sensitivity than usual stains for the detection of Pneumocystis carinii, particularly in bronchoalveolar lavage fluids in which there are only a few parasites, as in HIV-patients or in HIV+ patients with prophylaxis or treatment. For pat
Detection of Pneumocystis carinii DNA by polymerase chain reaction compared to direct microscopy and immunofluorescence.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):199S-200S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291996; Galan F; Oliver JL; Roux P; Poirot JL; Bereziat G; Laboratoire de Biochimie, CHU Saint Antoine, Paris, France.; The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using published primers and probes has been compared to conventional stains and immunofluorescence for diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii. We have screened 71 bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluids from HIV-immunosuppressed patients. Of 34 samples negative by conventional stains and imm
Pneumocystis carinii: from Bristol to Bozeman.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):2S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291997; Hughes WT; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38101-0318.
Corneal microsporidioses: characterization and identification.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):215S-217S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292006; Cali A; Meisler DM; Lowder CY; Lembach R; Ayers L; Takvorian PM; Rutherford I; Longworth DL; McMahon J; Bryan RT; Department of Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ; 07102.; Two ocular infectious disorders attributed to Microsporidia have been observed. They differ in that one infection involves the corneal stroma leading to corneal ulceration and suppurative keratitis whereas the other infection involves the conjunctival and corneal epithelium. The corneal stromal infection is caused by
Open-label efficacy and safety trial of 42 days of 566C80 for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):220S-221S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292009; Dohn MN; Frame PT; Baughman RP; Lafon SW; Smulian AG; Caldwell P; Rogers MD; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio 45267-0564.; Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia continues to be a cause of morbidity and mortality in AIDS patients. Current therapies have a high rate of toxicity and failure. Compound 566C80 is a 1-4,hydroxynaphthoquinone with potent antiprotozoal activity which shows good efficacy and safety in 21-day treatment trials of P. carinii
In vitro screening of therapeutic agents against Cryptosporidium: hyperimmune cow colostrum is highly inhibitory.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):225S-227S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292012; Flanigan T; Marshall R; Redman D; Kaetzel C; Ungar B; Department of Medicine, University Hospitals, Case Western; Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.; An in vitro model of Cryptosporidium parvum infection was developed utilizing an adherent human intestinal epithelial cell line HT29.74. The efficacy of potential immunologic therapy in the form of Cryptosporidium-specific hyperimmune bovine colostrum was evaluated for the ability to inhibit in vitro infection. Oocyst
Detection of Pneumocystis carinii in serum of AIDS patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia by the polymerase chain reaction.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):240S-242S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292019; Schluger N; Sepkowitz K; Armstrong D; Bernard E; Rifkin M; Cerami A; Bucala R; New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, NY 10021.; Amplification of DNA by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) offers a highly sensitive and specific method for detecting DNA sequences in biological samples. We applied this technology to develop an assay for the P. carinii dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) gene. This assay was found to be sensitive enough to detect as li
In vitro aggregation of macrophages around human-derived Pneumocystis carinii.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):32S-33S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292024; Blumenfeld W; McCook O; Griffiss JM; Department of Anatomic Pathology, Veterans Administration Medical; Center, San Francisco, California.; Interaction between human monocyte-derived macrophages with human Pneumocystis carinii was examined in this study. Macrophages formed aggregates around P. carinii in the presence of heat-inactivated, but not native serum. This interaction is distinct from phagocytosis and appears to be analogous to granuloma formation
Identification and isolation of Cryptosporidium parvum genes encoding microtubule and microfilament proteins.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):52S-55S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292035; Nelson RG; Kim K; Gooze L; Petersen C; Gut J; Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Medicine, San Francisco; General Hospital, University of California 94143.; Microtubules and microfilaments are highly conserved cytoskeletal polymers hypothesized to play essential biomechanical roles in the unusual gliding motility of Apicomplexan zoites and in their invasion of, and development within, host epithelial cells. We have identified and isolated Cryptosporidium parvum genes enco
Yeast glucan of Pneumocystis carinii cyst wall: an excellent target for chemotherapy.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):6S-7S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292047; Matsumoto Y; Yamada M; Amagai T; Department of Applied Immunology, Faculty of Agriculture,; University of Tokyo.; Pneumocystis pneumonia is the most serious opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with AIDS. Approved therapy is limited to pentamidine and inhibitors of folic acid synthesis, but these drugs show a high rate of adverse reactions in AIDS patients emphasizing the urgent need for addit
General microsporidian features and recent findings on AIDS isolates.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):625-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292051; Cali A; Department of Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, Newark,; New Jersey 07102.
In vitro and in vivo investigations of human microsporidia.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):631-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292052; Canning EU; Hollister WS; Department of Biology, Imperial College of Science, Technology; and Medicine, London, United Kingdom.; The numerous infections of microsporidia which have been diagnosed in patients with AIDS have revealed the potential of these organisms for establishing themselves when the immune status of the host is compromised. Two species of Encephalitozoon, E. cuniculi and E. hellem, have been diagnosed in man, the former infect
Studies on ocular microsporidia.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):635-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292053; Didier ES; Shadduck JA; Didier PJ; Millichamp N; Vossbrinck CR; Department of Microbiology, Tulane University Regional Primate; Research Center, Covington, Louisiana 70433.; Sera from six ocular microsporidiosis patients and eight individuals with no history of microsporidiosis were assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and by Western blot immunodetection. Microsporidia used as antigen include Nosema corneum, Encephalitozoon
Ultrastructural study of asexual development of Cryptosporidium parvum in a human intestinal cell line.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):82S-84S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292063; Aji T; Flanigan T; Marshall R; Kaetzel C; Aikawa M; Department of Parasitology, Okayama University Medical School,; Japan.; The lack of a well-defined in vitro model of Cryptosporidium infection has severely hampered research on the biology of parasitic invasion of the host cell and on intracellular development of the parasite. In vitro infection of the differentiated human enterocyte cell line HT29.74 was studied by electron microscopy to
Diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia by 5S ribosomal DNA amplification.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):90S-91S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292066; Kitada K; Oka S; Kimura S; Shimada K; Nakamura Y; Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Japan.; The polymerase chain reaction technique was used to detect Pneumocystis carinii by amplifying the P. carinii 5S ribosomal DNA. The efficacy and specificity of this diagnostic method is reported. Analysis of patients sputa indicate that the method can be used on these samples for the diagnosis of P. carinii pneumonia.
A comparison of two microsporidian parasites in enterocytes of AIDS patients with chronic diarrhea.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):96S-98S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292070; Cali A; Orenstein JM; Kotler DP; Owen R; Department of Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ; 07102.; Enterocytozoon bieneusi was first described by electron microscopy in 1985 in intestinal biopsies from an AIDS patient. It has subsequently been observed in many AIDS patients with chronic diarrhea from the U.S.A., Africa, and Europe. Morphologically, this parasite meets the criteria for being a microsporidian but has
[The resistance behavior of yeast isolates from defined patient groups to 5-fluorocytosine]: Mycoses. 1991;34 Suppl 1:77-81. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92293243; Weber S; Polak-Wyss A; Sektion Mykologie, Universitat Freiburg.; Susceptibility and development of resistance to 5-FC in Candida strains isolated from 4 defined groups of probands was investigated. 5-FC-susceptibility was determined in a microdilution assay in yeast nitrogen base after 24 h incubation at 37 degrees C. The range investigated ranked between 5-FC-concentrations from 0
[Comparative study of the therapy of Candida esophagitis in HIV-1-infected patients with fluconazole or amphotericin B and flucytosine]: Mycoses. 1991;34 Suppl 1:83-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92293244; Brockmeyer NH; Hantschke D; Olbricht T; Hengge UA; Goos M; Klinik fur Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitat Essen.; In 20 HIV-patients (17 male homosexuals, 1 male and 1 female i.v. drug abuser and 1 female patient with M. Willebrand-Jurgens) Candida esophagitis was diagnosed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Clinically they presented retrosternal pain or an exacerbation of oral candidosis under local antimycotics. The diagnosis of Ca
[Ethics and epidemiology]: Nouv Rev Fr Hematol. 1991;33(6):501-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92293965; Bernard J
Women and AIDS [editorial]: Nurs J India. 1991 Dec;82(12):321. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92293980; Nagpal N
[Immunoelectroblotting in Mexican subjects at high risk for infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)]: Rev Invest Clin. 1991 Jul-Sep;43(3):229-33. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92294553; Flores-Castaneda MS; Salinas-Carmona MC; Yanez-Rodriguez A; Departamento de Immunologia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad; Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico.; Sera from 124 persons in high risk groups were analyzed including homosexuals, blood recipients, and spouses or siblings from AIDS patients. In this study, 118 individuals had a positive ELISA for anti-HIV antibodies. Six persons had a complete immunodeficiency syndrome and a negative ELISA test. In the Western blot,
[3 cases of hematogenous lung abscess of amebic origin]: Rev Invest Clin. 1991 Jul-Sep;43(3):264-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92294560; Garcia Uribe JA; Padua Gabriel A; Quintana O; Garcia Vazquez A; de la Escosura G; Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Respiratorios, Division de; Neumologia Adultos, Mexico, D.F.; Invasive amebiasis is a very serious health problem in Mexico as it is presumably related to the presence of virulent strains of Entamoeba histolytica and poor hygienic and sanitary conditions; other factors related to invasive amebiasis are undernutrition, alcoholism, and homosexu
Lymphocyte changes in secondary dengue fever: use of the Technicon H*1 to monitor progress of infection.: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 1991 Sep;22(3):332-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92294981; Liu TC; Chan YC; Han P; Division of Laboratory Hematology, National University Hospital,; Singapore.; Secondary dengue fever as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of an infection that presents with few clinical signs that help in the diagnosis. Previous workers have reported the value of buffy coat determinations of atypical lymphocytes as an aid to the diagnosis. We
Therapy with immunoglobulin of the HIV infection related idiopathic thrombocytopenia.: Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1991 Jul-Aug;19(4):157-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92296027; Drenaggi D; Petrelli E; Cagnoni G; Ancarani F; Agostinelli M; Giacometti A; Scalise G; Clinica delle Malattie Infettive, Universita degli Studi,; Ancona, Italy.; The Authors report that in their experience in the therapy of HIV infection related thrombocytopenia with IG at the classic dose of 0.4 gr/Kg/day x 5 days. Moreover they report their experience in a patient with repeated single-dose infusions at low dosage. They treated four patients, who were drug-addicts, with HIV i
One year follow-up of a HIV seropositive jail population.: Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1991 Jul-Aug;19(4):165-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92296030; Scano G; Luzi G; Mezzaroma I; Aiuti F; Vellucci A; Guastini L; Lepri F; Starnini G; Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of; Rome, La Sapienza.; A jail population has been followed for one year to study the risk of HIV-seroconversion. Our data show that life in jail is not necessarily a condition for HIV spread. In fact no variation of seropositivity distribution has been found.
Constant information is needed to prevent the spread of HIV-1 in Italy.: Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1991 Jul-Aug;19(4):174-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92296032; Luzi G; Mezzaroma I; d'Offizi G; Valdarchi C; Aiuti F; Dept. of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Rome La; Sapienza, Italy.
[The inhibition of keratoplasty rejection with topical cyclosporin A]: Chung Hua Yen Ko Tsa Chih. 1991 Nov;27(6):345-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92298839; Jai H; Zhang RX; Department of Ophthalmology, Third Teaching Hospital, Bethune; University of Medical Sciences, Changchun.; 23 postoperative patients of keratoplasty were instilled 1% cyclosporin A eyedrops in addition to routine systemic corticosteroids, with reduced rate of rejection and increased rate of transparency of the corneal grafts. The values of OKT3, OKT4/OKT8 ratio, and Et-RFC were also reduced in comparison with those of the
[An immunological study of endogenous uveitis: changes in peripheral blood T-cell subsets and their transformation rate]: Chung Hua Yen Ko Tsa Chih. 1991 Nov;27(6):358-60. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92298844; Zhang MD; Huang SR; Department of Ophthalmology, Workers' General Hospital, Benxi; Steel Co., Anhui Province.; Dynamic changes of peripheral blood T-cell subsets and their transformation rate were studied in 77 cases of EU. The results showed that the percentages of T3+ and T4+ cells, and the T4+/T8+ ratio decreased, while the percentage of T8+ cells increased, and the T-cell transformation rate was significantly lowered. The
Proliferation patterns of latent Pneumocystis carinii in rat organs during progressive stages of immunosuppression [retracted by Reddy LV, Zammit C. In: J Protozool 1992 Sep-Oct;39(5):648]: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):43S-47S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292030; Reddy LV; Zammit C; Center for Molecular Biology, MCHT, Wayne State University,; Detroit, MI 48201.; Pneumocystis carinii is known to proliferate mainly in the lung of an immunocompromised host. In AIDS and other immune disorders sporadic extrapulmonary presence of this organism has been documented. Occasionally, P. carinii does not appear to infect the lung. These observations have been based on the detection of P.
Dentist concentrates on treating the HIV-infected [interview]: Dent Today. 1991 Oct;10(8):17-21. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273098; Rosenberg J
FDA authorizes wider use of new oral medication for AIDS [news]: Oncology (Huntingt). 1991 Dec;5(12):59. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273447
Marker predicts risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in AIDS patients [news]: Oncology (Huntingt). 1991 Dec;5(12):63-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273448
[Immunological investigation in hemophiliacs with and without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection]: Chung Hua Nei Ko Tsa Chih. 1991 Nov;30(11):685-7, 729-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274720; Pang XG; Tang DJ; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou.; Immunological studies were carried out in three HIV-seropositive hemophiliacs and the results were compared with those of 26 HIV-seronegative hemophiliacs 18 normal controls. In the three HIV-seropositive hemophiliacs it was demonstrated that there was a decrease in peripheral helper T cells, a fact significantly diff
[Clinical significance of peripheral blood T-lymphocyte subsets to herpes simplex keratitis]: Chung Hua Yen Ko Tsa Chih. 1991 Sep;27(5):305-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274805; He YL; Mai CK; Department of Ophthalmology, Xiehe Hospital, Tongji Medical; University, Wuhan.; The peripheral blood T-lymphocyte subsets in 52 patients with herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) were assessed with monoclonal antibodies. There was marked decrease in WuT3+ and WuT4+, and increase in WuT8+ with consequent diminution of WuT4+/WuT8+ ratio in stromal HSK, while in superficial HSK the above cell counts diffe
Indiana HIV early intervention program (EIP) dental component.: J Indiana Dent Assoc. 1991 Sep-Oct;70(5):10-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277136; Hess H; Igney R; Schaaf JE; Valentine JB; Division of Acquired Diseases, Indiana State Board of Health.
The duty to treat HIV-infected patients.: J Indiana Dent Assoc. 1991 Sep-Oct;70(5):6-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277140; Simons CM
Psychosocial aspects of treating the HIV-infected dental patient.: J Law Ethics Dent. 1991;4:32-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277169; Glick M; Rogers VC; Infectious Disease Center, Temple University School of Dentistry.; As the number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive individuals and persons diagnosed with clinical acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) increases, dentists will find it increasingly difficult either to avoid caring for this group of patients or to justify referral. While clinical management alone h
[Medical problem patient]: Zahnarztl Mitt. 1991 Dec 1;81(23):2366-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92286068; Fischbach W; Medizinische Poliklinik der Universitat Wurzburg.
[Therapy of seborrheic eczema with an antifungal agent with an antiphlogistic effect]: Mycoses. 1991;34 Suppl 1:91-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92293246; Hanel H; Smith-Kurtz E; Pastowsky S; Hoechst AG, Frankfurt/Main.; Numerous AIDS patients show the typical seborrheic eczema in a very prominent way. For this is an inflammatory disease, combination preparations were taken frequently which contain antimycotics and corticosteroids. We investigated 7 antimycotic compounds in 3 inflammatory models: amorolfin, ciclopiroxolamine (cic), fl
Changes in the level of IL-2, T cell subsets and the function of T suppressor cells in patients with schistosomiasis japonica.: J Tongji Med Univ. 1991;11(4):230-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92300810; Li ZJ; Dai JZ; Yang YX; Zeng LL; Li SL; Yang Q; Wang HC; Luo DD; Wang XH; Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiehe Hospital, Tongji Medical; University, Wuhan.; The level of interleukin-2 ( IL-2 ) produced by peripheral blood mononuclear cells in vitro, T cell subsets and the function of T suppressor cells (Ts) in patients with schistosomiasis japonica were investigated. It was found that the level of IL-2 induced by schistosoma
AIDS and the health care crisis ... What should we be doing? What rights are left?: WDA J. 1991 Oct;67(9):461, 463-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273202; Coakley LH; Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital.
[Virus statics in dental practice]: Zahnarztl Mitt. 1991 Dec 1;81(23):2396-400. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92286073; Knolle G
The impact of concomitant viral pathogens on the course of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):183S-184S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291989; Bozzette SA; Arcia J; Bartok AE; McGlynn LM; McCutchan JA; Richman DD; Spragg R; Spector SA; Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego; 92103-8208.; A large retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the impact of culturing cytomegalovirus from the respiratory secretions of AIDS patients with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Pneumocystis carinii was found in 220 (67%) of 327 episodes and cytomegalovirus was found in 106 (48%)
Storage artifact increases helper T lymphocytes and helper-to-suppressor T lymphocyte ratio to normal levels in a patient with acquired immune deficiency related complex.: J Clin Lab Immunol. 1991 Jan;34(1):41-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292120; Moll B; Rosenfeld WD; Frager J; Catalano MT; Cohen R; Pollard C; Camacho FJ; Pathology Department, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow,; New York, New York 11554.; An increase in both the helper/suppressor T lymphocyte ratio and the absolute number of helper T lymphocytes from subnormal to normal values was observed on overnight storage of a lymphocyte preparation from a patient with acquired immune deficiency related complex. Storage of lymphocyte preparations did not significa
Recommendations for preventing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to patients during exposure-prone invasive procedures.: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1991 Jul 12;40(RR-8):1-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92293084; This document has been developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to update recommendations for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the health-care setting. Current data suggest that the risk for such transmission from a health-care worker (HCW) to a
One year follow-up of HIV infection in homosexuals. Classification with CDC system.: Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1991 Jul-Aug;19(4):160. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92296028; Luzi G; Mezzaroma I; Montella F; Recchia O; Turbessi G; Bonomo L; Aiuti F; Dpt. of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Rome La; Sapienza.
[T-lymphocyte subsets and serum carcinoembryonic antigen in patients with lung cancer and its dynamic changes after therapy]: Chung Hua Chieh Ho Ho Hu Hsi Tsa Chih. 1991 Dec;14(6):336-9, 376. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92298411; Zhang SC; Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Institute.; Using the indirect immunofluorescent assay, we observed the variation of T-lymphocyte subsets of peripheral blood in 100 patients of primary bronchogenic carcinoma and 31 cases with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Serum CEA were measured simultaneously. The decrease of OKT3+, OKT4+, OKT8+ lymphocytes were significant i
[Microbiological safety by hand washing in dental practice]: Phillip J. 1991 Nov;8(5):291-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92302563; Baumann M; Ketterl W; Abtlg. Zahnerhaltung und Parodontologie, Mainz.
CDC conference held to define exposure-prone invasive procedures.: Mo Dent J. 1991 Nov-Dec;71(6):22-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278219; Mouden LD; Perkins MD; Bureau of Dental Health, Missouri Department of Health.
Tuberculosis and HIV-infection in developing countries.: Trop Geogr Med. 1991 Jul;43(3):S13-21. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92280027; Broekmans JF; Royal Netherlands Tuberculosis Association (KNCV), The Hague, The; Netherlands.; Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in developing countries. In recent years, a (cost-)effective intervention has been developed in the national programmes of Tanzania and other developing countries. HIV transmission in populations with a high background prevalence of t
HIV-1 seropositive women in the Philippines: pregnancy outcome and perinatal transmission of HIV-1.: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 1991 Sep;22(3):317-22. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92294978; Manaloto CR; Hayes CG; Caringal ML; Santiago E; Basaca-Sevilla V; Andrada A; Mejia P; US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 2, Manila, Philippines.; Annual surveillance studies were initiated in 1985 to determine the incidence and prevalence of HIV-1 infection in female prostitutes registered through the Social Hygiene Clinic System of the Philippine Department of Health. All of the confirmed HIV-1 seropositive women detected in the above surveys who could be cont
Cellular immunodeficiency in Paget's disease of bone: changes induced by treatment with elcatonin [see comments]: Calcif Tissue Int. 1991 Dec;49(6):436-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92298253; Rapado A; Yague M; Diaz Curiel M; Ortiz F; Palomino P; de la Piedra C; Torres R; Peramo B; Lopez Gavilanes E; Service of Internal Medicine (Unidad Metabolica), Fundacion; Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain.; We have found a cellular immune defect (low CD4 T lymphocyte count, high CD8 T lymphocyte count and a low CD4/CD8 ratio) in 39 PDB patients. This finding is not correlated with the bone metabolic activity of the disease. There was an improvement in the cellular immune defect in fifteen patients after treatment with el
A functional approach to understanding attitudes toward AIDS victims [see comments]: J Soc Psychol. 1991 Dec;131(6):761-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278016; Leone C; Wingate C; Department of Psychology, University of North Florida.; Attitudes toward victims of AIDS were conceptualized as serving three possible functions: a value-expressive function (e.g., stigmatization), an ego-defensive function (e.g., homosexual prejudice), or a knowledge function (e.g., victim derogation). These functions were evaluated by having a sample of U.S. undergraduat
Antibodies against hepatitis C virus in mixed cryoglobulinemia patients.: Infection. 1991 Nov-Dec;19(6):417-20. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275819; Ferri C; Greco F; Longombardo G; Palla P; Moretti A; Marzo E; Fosella PV; Pasero G; Bombardieri S; Rheumatology Unit, Ospedale S. Chiara, Pisa, Italy.; The prevalence of antibodies against hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) in an unselected series of 45 mixed cryoglobulinemia patients was assessed by an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (Chiron ELISA HCV, Second Generation). The anti-HCV specificity was evaluated by a recombinant based immunoblot assay (Chiron RIBA HCV, Se
Antibody prevalence of parenterally transmitted viruses (HIV-1, HTLV-I, HBV, HCV) in Austrian intravenous drug users.: Infection. 1991 Nov-Dec;19(6):427-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275821; Pont J; Neuwald C; Salzner G; Bundesministerium fur Justiz, Wien, Austria.; From 1985 to 1990 the sera of 372 newly imprisoned intravenous drug users (IDU) were tested for HIV-1 antibodies. The seroprevalence was 18%, males 16% and females 31%. HIV-1 seroprevalence in Austrian IDU has not increased since 1986. All sera tested for HTLV-I-antibodies were negative. The majority of the HIV-1 sero
NASBA isothermal enzymatic in vitro nucleic acid amplification optimized for the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection.: J Virol Methods. 1991 Dec;35(3):273-86. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276433; Kievits T; van Gemen B; van Strijp D; Schukkink R; Dircks M; Adriaanse H; Malek L; Sooknanan R; Lens P; Organon Teknika, Boxtel, The Netherlands.; Isothermal nucleic acid amplification of target RNA or DNA sequences is accomplished by the simultaneous enzymatic activity of AMV reverse transcriptase, T7 RNA polymerase and RNase H. Amplification factors of the nucleic acid sequence based amplification (NASBA) method range from 2 x 10(6) to 5 x 10(7) after 2.5 h in
Co-amplification of specific sequences of HCV and HIV-1 genomes by using the polymerase chain reaction assay: a potential tool for the simultaneous detection of HCV and HIV-1.: J Virol Methods. 1991 Dec;35(3):297-304. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276435; Nedjar S; Biswas RM; Hewlett IK; Laboratory of Hepatitis, Food and Drug Administration, Bethesda,; Maryland 20892.; A rapid and simple method using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was devised for the co-amplification and simultaneous detection of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) specific sequences in the same serum sample. Genomic RNA was extracted from 13 blood donor sera that were reacti
[The epidemiology and prevention of AIDS in travelers]: Ann Ig. 1991 May-Aug;3(3-4):217-23. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92287460; Signorelli C; Barillaro S; Ist. di Igiene G. Sanarelli, Universita di Roma La Sapienza.
A common antigenic epitope expressed on human Pneumocystis carinii.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):169S-171S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92291980; Amagai T; Matsumoto Y; Sakai Y; Roux P; Girard PM; Meiji College of Oriental Medicine, Prefectural University of; Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.; Recently antigenic heterogeneity in human Pneumocystis carinii (Pc) isolates was observed in several laboratories. Monoclonal antibodies (MAb) were produced to human Pc (PcH) from a lung autopsy sample from a non-AIDS patient (MAb Group I, n = 10), or from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from AIDS patients (MAb Gro
New rapid staining methods of Cryptosporidium oocysts in stools.: J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):212S-214S. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92292005; Chichino G; Bruno A; Cevini C; Atzori C; Gatti S; Scaglia M; Department of Infectious Diseases, University, IRCCS San Matteo,; Pavia, Italy.; Two new extemporaneous negative-staining methods are proposed to detect Cryptosporidium oocysts in stools, using light-green and merbromine in 1% and 2% aqueous solution, respectively. A Ziehl-Neelsen stain as modified by Henriksen and Polhenz was used as a reference technique. A comparison between these two new stain
[Detection of HIV in donated blood]: Rev Fr Transfus Hemobiol. 1992 Jan;35(1):11-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92272861; Debat P; Houndo L; Arulnaden JL; Lemonnier MP; Bismuth A
Flow cytometric analysis of tumour-draining lymph nodes in breast cancer patients.: Eur J Cancer. 1992;28(2-3):350-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273288; Whitford P; Alam SM; George WD; Campbell AM; Department of Biochemistry, University of Glasgow, U.K.; The phenotype and activation status of lymphocytes from the peripheral blood and axillary lymph nodes of 40 patients with breast cancer were analysed using flow cytometry and compared with lymphocytes from the blood and lymph nodes of 7 control subjects. There was little difference in the overall proportions of T and
'Do you treat HIV positive patients?' [letter; comment]: Br Dent J. 1992 Apr 25;172(8):299; discussion 300. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273371; Littlehales SC
'Do you treat HIV positive patients?' [letter]: Br Dent J. 1992 Apr 25;172(8):299; discussion 300. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273372; Newton T
'Do you treat HIV positive patients?' [letter] [see comments]: Br Dent J. 1992 Apr 25;172(8):299-300. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273373; McCammon JW
HIV/AIDS: a place between pillar and post [interview by Charlotte Alderman]: Nurs Stand. 1992 Apr 8-14;6(29):22-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273452; Jamieson S
HIV/AIDS. DoH details payments for HIV-transfer cases.: Nurs Stand. 1992 May 6-12;6(33):11. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273481
Kinetic and modeling studies of S3-S3' subsites of HIV proteinases.: Biochemistry. 1992 May 26;31(20):4793-800. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273590; Tozser J; Weber IT; Gustchina A; Blaha I; Copeland TD; Louis JM; Oroszlan S; Laboratory of Molecular Virology, National Cancer; Institute-Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center,; Maryland 21702-1201.; Kinetic analysis and modeling studies of HIV-1 and HIV-2 proteinases were carried out using the oligopeptide substrate [formula: see text] and its analogs containing single amino acid substitutions in P3-P3 positions. The two proteinases acted similarly on the substrates except those having certain hydrophobic amino
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma and Kaposi's sarcoma.: Curr Opin Oncol. 1992 Apr;4(2):380-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273682; Peters K; Vejlsgaard GL; University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.; The mortality rate of nonmelanoma skin cancer is higher than generally considered. An actual nonmelanoma skin cancer is a risk factor not only for other skin cancers but also for cancers in other organs. The recurrence rate can, according to the method of calculation, yield surprisingly diverging results. Statistical
What causes Kaposi's sarcoma? Inquiring epidemiologists want to know [editorial; comment]: Epidemiology. 1992 May;3(3):191-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273687; Drotman DP; Haverkos HW
Evidence for a sexually transmitted cofactor for AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in a cohort of homosexual men [see comments]: Epidemiology. 1992 May;3(3):203-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273689; Archibald CP; Schechter MT; Le TN; Craib KJ; Montaner JS; O'Shaughnessy MV; Vancouver Lymphadenopathy-AIDS Study Group, Faculty of Medicine,; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.; We examined factors associated with the subsequent development of AIDS-related Kaposi s sarcoma in a cohort of 353 homosexual men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Cumulative incidence curves for the development of Kaposi s sarcoma and opportunistic infection were stratified over a wide range of variab
The use of protein A columns in the treatment of cancer and allied diseases.: Int J Clin Lab Res. 1992;21(3):210-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273771; Ciavarella D; Department of Clinical Pathology, New York Medical College,; Valhalla 10595.; The staphylococcal cell-wall protein known as protein A has been explored as a therapeutic modality in the treatment of cancer and allied diseases. Protein A binds the Fc fragment of IgG 1, 2 and 4, and preferentially binds to IgG incorporated into immune complexes. Early investigators focused on the immune-suppressiv
Assessment of the pharmacy service needs of HIV-positive outpatients receiving zidovudine [see comments]: Ann Pharmacother. 1992 May;26(5):621-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273830; Greco R; Lavack L; Rovers J; Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto.; OBJECTIVE: To determine the pharmacy service needs of HIV-positive outpatients. DESIGN: Anonymous mail-in survey. SETTING: Accredited, not-for-profit, outpatient pharmacy. PATIENTS: A total of 226 men receiving refill prescriptions for zidovudine. Relevant demographics: for 91 percent, homosexual behavior was the prim
Clindamycin in the treatment of toxoplasmosis in AIDS.: Ann Pharmacother. 1992 May;26(5):645-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273836; Iannucci AA; Hart LL; School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco; 94143.
Pharmaceutical care for patients with HIV infection [editorial; comment]: Ann Pharmacother. 1992 May;26(5):698-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273847; Goodwin SD
Introduction to the HIV and AIDS column.: Ann Pharmacother. 1992 May;26(5):700. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273848; Goodwin SD; Fletcher CV; Division of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, University of; Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.
A theoretical analysis of interval drug dosing for cell-cycle-phase-specific drugs.: Math Biosci. 1992 Apr;109(1):85-97. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273879; Cojocaru L; Agur Z; Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Weizmann; Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel.; A formal method is provided for predicting the effect on treatment efficacy of cell-cycle-phase-specific drugs, such as the AIDS drug zidovudine ( AZT ) or the cancer drug cytosine arabinoside (ara-C). Our analysis shows that the elimination of somatic
Factor IX concentrates: the new products and their properties.: Transfus Med Rev. 1992 Apr;6(2):124-36. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273977; Smith KJ; Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
International Symposium on Recombinant Factor VIII: report of the proceedings.: Transfus Med Rev. 1992 Apr;6(2):137-45. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92273978; Growe GH; Poon MC; Scarth I; Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia,; Vancouver, Canada.
Persuading general practitioners to prescribe--good husbandry or a recipe for chaos?: Br J Addict. 1992 Apr;87(4):567-75. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274058; Greenwood J; Community Drug Problem Service, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, UK.; Edinburgh s Community Drug Problem Service was set up three years ago in response to the high prevalence of HIV infection amongst local injecting drug users and the lack of existing statutory drug services in Lothian. From the outset, a policy of shared care and substitute prescribing by the druguser s general practit
Sex and the risk of HIV infection: the role of alcohol [published erratum appears in Br J Addict 1992 Aug;87(8):1221-2]: Br J Addict. 1992 Apr;87(4):577-84. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274059; McEwan RT; McCallum A; Bhopal RS; Madhok R; AIDS Education for Young People Research Programme, Medical; School, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.; To investigate sexual behaviour under the influence of alcohol and the relationship between drinking habits and unsafe sex we carried out a postal and interview survey of 2174 students in the North East of England. Drinking habits were classified as non, light, medium and heavy, and cross-tabulated against sexual and
Changes in HIV risk behaviors among intravenous drug users in San Juan, Puerto Rico.: Br J Addict. 1992 Apr;87(4):585-90. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274060; Colon HM; Rivera Robles R; Sahai H; Matos T; Research Institute, Puerto Rico Department of Anti Addiction; Services, Rio Piedras 00928-1414.; Strategies for reaching intravenous drug users (IVDUs) not in treatment and reducing risk behaviors are urgently needed to reduce the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. Of special concern is the need to detect which types of risk behaviors are more likely to change and which are resistant to change. The pres
Outreach to injecting drug users and female sexual partners of drug users on the lower east side of New York City.: Br J Addict. 1992 May;87(5):681-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274068; Abdul-Quader AS; Des Jarlais DC; Tross S; McCoy E; Morales G; Velez I; Narcotic and Drug Research, Inc., New York, NY 10013.; In 1984, outreach to injecting drug users and their female sexual partners was initiated as part of HIV behavioral research projects. HIV, health, drug treatment and family planning information and services were provided in addition to recruiting subjects to the research program. Such outreach also poses certain probl
Development and validation of a multi-dimensional instrument for assessing outcome of treatment among opiate users: the Opiate Treatment Index.: Br J Addict. 1992 May;87(5):733-42. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274074; Darke S; Hall W; Wodak A; Heather N; Ward J; National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New; South Wales, Kensington, Australia.; This article presents a new instrument with which to assess the effects of opiate treatment. The Opiate Treatment Index (OTI) is multi-dimensional in structure, with scales measuring six independently measured outcome domains: drug use; HIV risk-taking behaviour; social functioning; criminality; health; and psychologi
Compulsory HIV testing for surgeons?: Br J Hosp Med. 1992 Apr 15-May 5;47(8):602-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274122; Cockcroft A; Royal Free Hospital and School of Medicine, London.; There is concern that surgeons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection could transmit it to patients. This article considers the risk of transmission, the official guidance on HIV-infected healthcare workers, and the arguments for and against HIV screening in surgeons.
T lymphocyte modification with the UTA microporous polyurethane vascular prosthesis: in vivo studies in rats.: Clin Invest Med. 1992 Apr;15(2):141-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92274621; Marois Y; Roy R; Marois M; Guidoin RG; von Maltzahn WW; Kowligi R; Eberhart RC; Departement de Chirurgie, Universite Laval, Quebec.; Sequential quantification of blood T cell subsets by immunocytofluorometry was used to investigate the immune response of microporous polyurethane vascular prostheses after intraperitoneal implantation in rats. The experimental prosthesis, as developed by the University of Texas-Arlington group (UTA), and the Mitratha
The effects of HIV on hematopoiesis.: Eur J Haematol. 1992 Apr;48(4):181-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275057; Calenda V; Chermann JC; INSERM U322, Research Unit on Retroviruses and Associated; Diseases Campus of Luminy, Marseille, France.; Hematologic abnormalities are commonly associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that is the etiologic agent of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Bone marrow examinations reveal frequent dysplasia, dyserythropoiesis, lymphocytic infiltration and plasmocytosis. These marrow morpho
Cobalamin binding proteins in patients with HIV infection.: Eur J Haematol. 1992 Apr;48(4):228-31. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275065; Hansen M; Gimsing P; Ingeberg S; Jans H; Nexo E; Department of Haematology L, Herlev Hospital, University of; Copenhagen, Denmark.; P-Cobalamins have been reported to be decreased in patients with HIV infection. Because of this, we found it of interest to examine both cobalamin-saturated binding proteins (holo-transcobalamin, holo-TC and holo-haptocorrin, holo-HC) and cobalamin unsaturated binding proteins (apo-transcobalamin, apo-TC and apo-hapto
The Public Health Research Institute, New York [news]: FASEB J. 1992 May;6(8):2511. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275235
Correlation of Pneumocystis carinii cyst density with mortality in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and pneumocystis pneumonia.: Hum Pathol. 1992 Jun;23(6):612-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275589; Blumenfeld W; Miller CN; Chew KL; Mayall BH; Griffiss JM; Center for Immunochemistry, Veterans Administration Medical; Center, San Francisco, CA 94121.; Fifteen percent to 20% of patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and pneumocystis pneumonia do poorly despite early intervention. It is not known what distinguishes those who die, despite early intervention and aggressive therapy, from those who readily respond to therapy. We used image analysis to deter
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.: Hum Pathol. 1992 Jun;23(6):663-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275596; Hair LS; Nuovo G; Powers JM; Sisti MB; Britton CB; Miller JR; Department of Pathology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center,; New York, NY 10032.; Lesions of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) often have mononuclear cell infiltrates so intense that they obscure the nature of the lesion. This response may be especially prominent in stereotactic biopsies of contrast-enhancing areas. Of
Synthetic peptides from a conserved region of gp120 induce broadly reactive anti-HIV responses.: Immunology. 1992 Apr;75(4):557-64. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275656; Morrow WJ; Williams WM; Whalley AS; Ryskamp T; Newman R; Kang CY; Chamat S; Kohler H; Kieber-Emmons T; IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corporation, La Jolla, California 92037.; In our efforts to identify products that might be used for active immunotherapy in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, we have studied synthetic peptides derived from the CD4 attachment site of gp120. Two peptides have emerged with particularly interesting properties. The first (B138) is linear and spans the
Comparative anti-viral and anti-proliferative activity of PGA1 and PGJ2 against HTLV-I-infected MT-2 cells.: Int J Cancer. 1992 May 28;51(3):481-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275864; D'Onofrio C; Amici C; Puglianiello A; Faraoni I; Lanzilli G; Santoro MG; Bonmassar E; Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences,; University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.; Prostaglandin (PG) A and J exert anti-viral and anti-proliferative effects in a number of experimental models. In particular, multiple treatments with PGAs prevent in vitro the clonal selection of HTLV-I-infected and potentially transformed cord-blood-derived mononuclear cells. Proliferation of HTLV-I-infected leukemi
Critical care management of the patient with HIV infection who has Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.: Heart Lung. 1992 May;21(3):243-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92275992; Henry SB; Holzemer WL; School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco; 94143-0608.; Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is the most frequently occurring opportunistic infection in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Improved methods of diagnosing and treating PCP have resulted in increased survival rates. Nurses are more frequently faced with treatment of the critical care pa
[Prospective analysis of infections of the upper extremity]: Helv Chir Acta. 1992 Mar;58(5):663-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276035; Leupi W; Simmen HP; Meyer VE; Departement Chirurgie, Universitatsspital Zurich.; In a prospective investigation infections of the upper extremity are examined with respect to incidence, bacterial pathogens, operative or conservative treatment, and duration of disability for work. A total of 255 patients (pts) (170 men, 85 women; mean age 37 years, range 16-85) were entered into the study. In a 12-
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [editorial]: J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1992 Mar;92(3):299. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276067
Homosexual and bisexual men infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [editorial]: J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1992 Mar;92(3):299, 307. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276068
Clues for suspecting a patient is infected with the HIV.: J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1992 Mar;92(3):370-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276074; Calabrese LH; Condoluci D; Section on Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio.
Methylphenidate as a treatment for depression in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: an n-of-1 trial.: J Clin Psychiatry. 1992 May;53(5):153-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276378; White JC; Christensen JF; Singer CM; Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, Ore. 97210.; BACKGROUND: Uncontrolled studies report that methylphenidate effectively treats depression in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Other studies report that methylphenidate improves cognition in patients with dementia stemming from human immunodeficiency virus (
Hyperdense CT foci in treated AIDS toxoplasmosis encephalitis: MR and pathologic correlation.: J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1992 May-Jun;16(3):372-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276545; Revel MP; Gray F; Brugieres P; Geny C; Sobel A; Gaston A; Department of Neuroradiology, Hopital Henri Mondor, Creteil,; France.; Five AIDS patients with previously diagnosed and treated toxoplasmosis presented with hyperdense precontrast CT approximately 6 months after the CNS infection. An MR study was performed in all cases. The CT hyperdensities were characterized on MR by a high signal intensity on T1 images in four cases. In two of these,
High resolution CT findings in miliary lung disease.: J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1992 May-Jun;16(3):384-90. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276547; McGuinness G; Naidich DP; Jagirdar J; Leitman B; McCauley DI; Department of Radiology, New York University Medical; Center-Bellevue Hospital, NY.; High-resolution CT (HRCT) and chest radiographs were compared in nine patients with miliary lung disease. In all cases, miliary disease was documented to be infectious in etiology; six of these patients proved to be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. A mixture of both sharply and poorly defined 1-3 mm nodule
Intralesional human leukocyte interferon treatment alone or associated with IL-2 in non-AIDS related Kaposi's sarcoma.: J Dermatol. 1992 Jan;19(1):35-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276654; Ghyka G; Alecu M; Halalau F; Coman G; V. Babes Institute, Bucharest, Romania.; Patients with classical European Kaposi s sarcoma were treated by intra- and peritumoral injections of human alpha leukocyte interferon (IFN) (12 cases) or, alternatively, with IFN and naturally synthesized IL-2 (8 cases). All the patients were HIV negative with tumors
Inoculation lupus vulgaris.: J Dermatol. 1992 Jan;19(1):58-60. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276658; Sehgal VN; Jain S; Gupta R; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Lady Hardinge Medical; College, New Delhi, India.; An 11-years-old girl with lupus vulgaris on the right buttock following inoculation is described. The diagnosis was formed by the history, morphological characteristics, Mantoux test, histopathology, and was supported by an affirmative response to short course intensive chemotherapy (6 months). This route of infection
Policies on HIV testing explained [editorial]: Indiana Med. 1992 Mar-Apr;85(2):106-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276767; Lukemeyer GT
HIV provider referral proves effective.: Indiana Med. 1992 Mar-Apr;85(2):120-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276769; Benyo M; Division of Acquired Diseases, Indiana State Department of; Health, Indianapolis.
Antibodies to granulocytes in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.: J Lab Clin Med. 1992 Jun;119(6):724-31. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92276945; Stroncek DF; Kline WE; Clay ME; Plachta LB; Stricker RB; Hollander H; Greenspan JS; Skubitz KM; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of; Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.; Individuals who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are known to have a high incidence of autoantibodies. In this study, serum samples from 100 individuals with HIV infection were tested for granulocyte antibodies (red cell antibodies, lymphocytotoxic antibodies, circulating immune complexes, and seru
AIDS commentary and editorial shock infectious disease specialist [comment]: J Okla State Med Assoc. 1992 Apr;85(4):196. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277135; Westerman EL
Resurgence of tuberculosis in children.: J Pediatr. 1992 Jun;120(6):839-55. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277193; Starke JR; Jacobs RF; Jereb J; Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston,; Texas 77030.
Nutrition and AIDS.: J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1992 Feb;14(2):242-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277243; Azcue MP; Pencharz P; Division of Clinical Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children,; Toronto, Canada.
HIV public service videos offered [news]: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1992 Apr;30(4):44-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277489
Case-control study of factors associated with human T-cell leukemia virus type I infection in southern Miyazaki, Japan.: J Natl Cancer Inst. 1992 Jun 3;84(11):867-72. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277692; Stuver SO; Tachibana N; Mueller N; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health,; Boston, MA 02115.; BACKGROUND: An unusual age- and sex-specific distribution and a remarkably restricted geographic seroprevalence characterize human T-cell leukemia virus type I (HTLV-I) infection. Although the transmission routes of HTLV-I are known, these seroepidemiologic features cannot be fully explained. PURPOSE: This study was d
Issues in AIDS training for substance abuse workers.: J Subst Abuse Treat. 1992;9(1):15-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277702; Ashery RS; Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Administration, National; Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, Maryland 20857.; Workers in drug treatment programs need specialized training concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to meet the demands of their expanding roles. Initially, the treatment community failed to anticipate training needs fully, but now, comprehensive and systematic AIDS training programs must be developed.
Attitudes toward mandatory human immunodeficiency virus testing and contact tracing. A survey of intravenous drug users in treatment.: J Subst Abuse Treat. 1992;9(1):39-42. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277706; DePhilippis D; Metzger DS; Woody GE; Navaline HA; Center for Studies of Addiction, University of Pennsylvania,; Philadelphia.; Legal initiatives and treatment policies regarding mandatory human immunodeficiency virus testing and contact tracing often are considered without the input of those groups most affected by the proposed legislation. A survey of attitudes toward the testing and tracing issues was conducted on one such group--intravenou
Different intake procedures. The influence on treatment start and treatment response--a quasi-experimental study.: J Subst Abuse Treat. 1992;9(1):53-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92277708; Ravndal E; Vaglum P; Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, University of; Oslo, Norway.; Two hundred Norwegian substance abusers who consecutively applied for treatment in a hierarchical therapeutic community were divided into two different groups according to intake procedures: the intake group (IG) and the nonintake group (No-IG). Using a prospective design, we found that beginners in the program were m
AIDS education for registered nurses.: Mich Nurse. 1992 Apr;65(4):11-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278231; Hanson MR; Meyers JA; Lauwers KJ
Visiting nurse lobbies against risky behaviors [interview]: Mich Nurse. 1992 Apr;65(4):8-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278232; Bush MA
HIV-infected health worker sues care facility [news]: Minn Med. 1992 May;75(5):51. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278296
The neurological aspects of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)--a clinical review.: Mo Med. 1992 Mar;89(3):169-76. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278299; Arora R; Sahota PK; Department of Neurology, University of Missouri, MU Hospital &; Clinics, Columbia 65212.; Ten years after it was diagnosed, AIDS is estimated to have affected 10 million people worldwide and about 2-3 million people in the United States . Initially considered to be a disease of coasts (New York, California, Florida), AIDS is making inroad to mid-America as well. It involves
More on HIV testing [letter; comment]: N C Med J. 1992 Apr;53(4):129. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278438; Church CF
More on HIV testing [letter]: N C Med J. 1992 Apr;53(4):129. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278439; Dykers JR Jr
[Notification of current and former sexual partners of persons infected with HIV: is the time ripe for that?]: Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1992 May 9;136(19):933-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278462; Bindels PJ; Henquet CJ; van den Hoek JA; Leentvaar-Kuypers A; Coutinho RA; GG en GD, sector Volksgezondheid en Milieu, Amsterdam.
[Surgery and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)]: Minerva Chir. 1992 Mar 15;47(5):235-40. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278535; Rovati V; Istituto di Scienze Biomediche L. Sacco, Universita degli Studi; di Milano.
Ethical considerations concerning the HIV-positive physician.: N Y State J Med. 1992 Apr;92(4):151-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278628; Rosner F; Sordillo PP; Wolpaw JR; Farnsworth PB; Bennett AJ; Buscaglia A; Cassell EJ; Halpern AL; Henry JB; Kark PR; et al; Department of Medicine, Queens Hospital Center, St. Jamaica, NY.
Cryptococcosis of the anterior segment in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.: Ophthalmology. 1992 May;99(5):813-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278736; Charles NC; Boxrud CA; Small EA; Department of Ophthalmology, New York University Medical Center,; New York 10016.; Cryptococcosis is a rare form of human ocular infection, usually occurring in immunocompromised patients. Unilateral or bilateral posterior segment involvement is the rule. The authors describe a unique case of intraocular cryptococcosis presenting as an iris inflammatory mass in a patient with acquired immune deficie
An unusual CT presentation of congenital cerebral toxoplasmosis in an 8 month-old boy with AIDS.: Pediatr Radiol. 1992;22(1):68-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278861; Taccone A; Fondelli MP; Ferrea G; Marzoli A; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, G Gaslini Children's; Hospital, Genova, Italy.; We report on a 8-month-old boy with AIDS, born of an asymptomatic mother with positive HTLV-III serology. He was hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit because of anemia, fever and hepatosplenomegaly. Chest X-ray showed pneumonia and subsequent blood cultures were positive for Candida albicans. After 3 days of Amphot
A human milk factor inhibits binding of human immunodeficiency virus to the CD4 receptor.: Pediatr Res. 1992 Jan;31(1):22-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92278872; Newburg DS; Viscidi RP; Ruff A; Yolken RH; Department of Biochemistry, E. K. Shriver Center, Waltham,; Massachusetts 02254.; Perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from infected mothers to their children occurs at rates reported as 20-50%. The role of breast feeding in perinatal transmission of viral infections has not been well established. We studied 34 milk and colostral samples obtained from HIV-seropositive and HI
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) and your child: a parent information booklet.: Oncol Nurs Forum. 1992 Apr;19(3):507-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92279056; Wiener L; Leyden CG; Pizzo PA; Ognibene FP; Rosenthal C; Schubert W; Pediatric Branch, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National; Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892.; A parent education booklet describing Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) was prepared by the Pediatric Branch of the National Cancer Institute. In addition to information about prophylaxis and treatment of PCP, the booklet discusses overall care of children infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
Convergent and divergent sequence evolution in the surface envelope glycoprotein of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 within a single infected patient.: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1992 Jun 1;89(11):4835-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE +; Holmes EC; Zhang LQ; Simmonds P; Ludlam CA; Brown AJ; Division of Biological Sciences, Institute of Cell, Animal and; Population Biology, Edinburgh, Scotland.; In an investigation of the evolution of the third hypervariable loop of gp120 (V3), the principal neutralization determinant of human immunodeficiency virus type 1, we have analyzed 89 V3 sequences of plasma viral RNA purified from peripheral blood samples donated over 7 years by an infected hemophiliac. Considerable
Chimpanzees immunized with recombinant soluble CD4 develop anti-self CD4 antibody responses with anti-human immunodeficiency virus activity.: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1992 Jun 1;89(11):5103-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92279274; Watanabe M; Boyson JE; Lord CI; Letvin NL; Harvard Medical School, New England Regional Primate Research; Center, Southborough, MA 01772.; In view of the efficiency with which human immunodeficiency virus replication can be blocked in vitro with anti-CD4 antibodies, the elicitation of an anti-CD4 antibody response through active immunization might represent a useful therapeutic strategy for AIDS. Here we demonstrate that immunization of chimpanzees with
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection of neural xenografts.: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1992 Jun 1;89(11):5162-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92279286; Cvetkovich TA; Lazar E; Blumberg BM; Saito Y; Eskin TA; Reichman R; Baram DA; del Cerro C; Gendelman HE; del Cerro M; et al; Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; 14642.; Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection is highly specific for its human host. To study HIV-1 infection of the human nervous system, we have established a small animal model in which second-trimester (11 to 17.5 weeks) human fetal brain or neural retina is transplanted to the anteri