2000
- [The interesting case No. 33. Initial manifestation of HIV-1 infection]
- Laryngorhinootologie. 2000 Apr;79(4):247-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20297182
- Menauer F; Jager L; Issing WJ; Klinik und Poliklinik fur Hals,- Nasen- und Ohrenkranke,; Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen.
- The IL-1 receptor/toll-like receptor superfamily: crucial receptors for inflammation and host defense.
- Immunol Today. 2000 May;21(5):206-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20245222
- O'Neill LA; Dinarello CA; Dept of Biochemistry, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland.; laoneill@tcd.ie
- Clean living increases more than just atopic disease [letter; comment]
- Immunol Today. 2000 May;21(5):249-50. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20245230
- Rook GA
- CD38+CD8+ T cells as a marker of poor response to therapy in HIV-infected individuals.
- Chem Immunol. 2000;75:207-17. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20310335
- Vigano A; Saresella M; Villa ML; Ferrante P; Clerici M; Chair of Pediatrics IV, Milano University, Ospedale Luigi Sacco,; Italy.
- CD38 in health and disease.
- Chem Immunol. 2000;75:218-34. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20310336
- Bofill M; Borthwick NJ; Department of Clinical Immunology, Royal Free Hospital, London,; UK. bofill@rfhsm.ac.uk
- Disseminating the results of participant-focused research.
- J Transcult Nurs. 1999 Oct;10(4):340-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20157814
- Flaskerud JH; Anderson N; UCLA School of Nursing, USA.
- Participant-focused research (PFR) includes the subjects as full partners in the research process. As such, participants share in the products or outcomes of research. PFR goes beyond the traditional research approach of disseminating findings to other scientists and clinicians and includes participants and communit
- Health literacy and health-related knowledge among persons living with HIV/AIDS.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20250740
- Kalichman SC; Benotsch E; Suarez T; Catz S; Miller J; Rompa D; Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Medical College of; Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA. sethk@mcw.edu
- BACKGROUND: Functional health literacy is associated with illness-related knowledge, understanding, and treatment perceptions for several chronic illnesses. This study examined health literacy in relation to knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS. METHODS: Persons living with HIV/AIDS recruited from AIDS service orga
- Washing power.
- Nurs Stand. 1999 Oct 13-19;14(4):18. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20313233
- Beenstock S
- HIV-associated granuloma annulare (HAGA): a report of six cases [letter]
- Br J Dermatol. 2000 May;142(5):1054-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20269845
- O'Moore EJ; Nandawni R; Uthayakumar S; Nayagam AT; Darley CR
- Paronychia and excess granulation tissue of the toes and finger in a patient treated with indinavir [letter; comment]
- Br J Dermatol. 2000 May;142(5):1063-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20269853
- Dauden E; Pascual-Lopez M; Martinez-Garcia C; Garcia-Diez A
- Strongyloidiasis and natural killer cell lymphocytosis [letter;
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20269857 P
- The human hair follicle immune system: cellular composition and immune privilege.
- Br J Dermatol. 2000 May;142(5):862-73. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20269809
- Christoph T; Muller-Rover S; Audring H; Tobin DJ; Hermes B; Cotsarelis G; Ruckert R; Paus R; Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Eppendorf,; University of Hamburg, Martinistrasse 52, D-20246 Hamburg,; Germany.
- The immunology of the hair follicle, its relationship with the skin immune system and its role in hair diseases remain biologically intriguing and clinically important. In this study, we analysed the immunoreactivity patterns of 15 immunodermatological markers to determine the cellular composition and immune privile
- Ivermectin alone or in combination with benzyl benzoate in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus-associated scabies.
- Br J Dermatol. 2000 May;142(5):969-72. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20269825
- Alberici F; Pagani L; Ratti G; Viale P; Unit of Infectious Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliera di Piacenza, Via; Taverna 49, I-29100 Piacenza, Italy.
- In order to establish a safe and reliable treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated scabies, we have treated 60 episodes of scabies in this setting, occurring in 39 patients, with one of the following regimens: (i) topical treatment with benzyl benzoate solution; (ii) single-dose oral treatment with
- Liver biopsy in Irish hepatitis C-infected patients with inherited bleeding disorders.
- Br J Haematol. 2000 May;109(2):354-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20308115
- McMahon C; Pilkington R; Shea EO; Kelleher D; Smith OP; National Centre for Inherited Bleeding Disorders and Department; of Gastroenterology, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland.
- The majority of patients receiving plasma-derived clotting factor concentrates between 1970s and the mid-1980s are now hepatitis C positive. The progression of hepatitis C is extremely variable and there is frequently a poor correlation among liver biochemistry, viral load and the stage of liver disease. Liver biopsy
- Absence of herpesvirus DNA sequences in the 5T murine model of human multiple myeloma.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20308124
- Oyajobi BO; Deng JH; Dallas SL; Jenson HB; Mundy GR; Gao SJ; Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics and Microbiology, The; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San; Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA.
- Kaposi s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV, also known as HHV-8) has been found in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and postulated to be aetiologically associated with the development of this common plasma cell malignancy. A murine model of MM was previously established in which intravenous transfer of 5T myelom
- Sebaceous cell carcinoma of the eyelid and the human immunodeficiency virus.
- Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000 May;16(3):206-10. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20285012
- Yen MT; Tse DT; Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,; University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33136, USA.
- PURPOSE: Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at increased risk for developing malignancies, which are acquired at a younger age and are more aggressive. Sebaceous cell carcinoma is a rare eyelid tumor typically occurring in the seventh decade of life. We report two cases of sebaceous cell
- Mechanism of neomycin and Rev peptide binding to the Rev responsive element of HIV-1 as determined by fluorescence and NMR spectroscopy.
- Biochemistry. 2000 May 16;39(19):5630-41. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20263481
- Lacourciere KA; Stivers JT; Marino JP; Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology, University of; Maryland and National Institute for Standards and Technology,; 9600 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA.
- Rev is an essential HIV-1 regulatory protein that binds the Rev responsive element (RRE) within the env gene of the HIV-1 RNA genome and is involved in transport of unspliced or partially spliced viral mRNA from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm. Previous studies have shown that a short alpha-helical peptide derived f
- CXCR4 on human endothelial cells can serve as both a mediator of biological responses and as a receptor for HIV-2.
- Biochim Biophys Acta. 2000 Feb 21;1500(2):227-40. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20125614
- Molino M; Woolkalis MJ; Prevost N; Pratico D; Barnathan ES; Taraboletti G; Haggarty BS; Hesselgesser J; Horuk R; Hoxie JA; Brass LF; Consorzio Mario Negri Sud, Santa Maria Imbaro, Italy.
- It has been shown that deletion of the chemokine receptor, CXCR4, causes disordered angiogenesis in mouse models. In the present studies, we examined the distribution and trafficking of CXCR4 in human endothelial cells, tested their responses to the CXCR4 ligand, SDF-1, and asked whether endothelial cell CXCR4 can ser
- Skrljevo disease--two centuries of history.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):207-11. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233036
- Gruber F; Department of Dermatovenerology, Clinical Hospital Centre and; Medical School of Rijeka, Croatia.
- Skrljevo disease, also called Rijeka (Fiume) or Grobnik disease, by some physicians was first identified in the village of Skrljevo in Croatia in 1790. From texts dating back to the beginning of the 19th century it is clear that it
- Symptomatic and health status outcomes in the Canadian randomized MAC treatment trial (CTN010). Canadian HIV Trials Network Protocol 010 Study Group.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):212-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233037
- Singer J; Thorne A; Khorasheh S; Raboud JM; Wu AW; Salit I; Tsoukas CM; Lemieux C; Shafran SD; Canadian HIV Trials Network, St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC.; joel@hivnet.ubc.ca
- Our objective was to compare the effect of 2 regimens for treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteraemia in an HIV-positive population on symptoms and health status outcomes using a substudy of an open-label randomized controlled trial. The study was conducted in 24 hospital-based human immunodeficiency vi
- The efficacy and tolerability of combination antiretroviral therapy in pregnancy: infant and maternal outcome.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):220-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233038
- Clarke SM; Mulcahy F; Healy CM; Condon S; Butler KM; Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, St James' Hospital,; Dublin, Ireland. gum@stjames.ie
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) and Caesarean section (CS) delivery significantly reduce the risk of vertically transmitted HIV infection. Attention must focus on determining the optimal management strategy for HIV-positive pregnancies. Guidelines must reflect not only the activity and tolerability of combination ART in
- Significance of laboratory findings for the diagnosis of neurosyphilis.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):224-34. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233039
- Luger AF; Schmidt BL; Kaulich M; Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Dermato-Venereological; Serodiagnosis, Vienna, Austria.
- Our objective is to assess the specificity and sensitivity, and thus elaborate the relevance, of different laboratory findings for the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. One hundred and fourteen HIV-negative pairs of serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples were examined by the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
- Can a two-glass urine test or leucocyte esterase test of first-void urine improve syndromic management of male urethritis in southern Thailand?
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):235-40. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233040
- Chandeying V; Skov S; Tabrizi SN; Kemapunmanus M; Garland S; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine,; Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand.
- The goal of this study was to determine whether a urine two-glass test or a leucocyte esterase (LE) test of first-void urine (FVU) improve the sensitivity or specificity of the World Health Organization (WHO) algorithm for the syndromic management of men with urethritis in southern
- Prevalence of HIV infection and risk behaviours among Montreal street youth.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):241-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233041
- Roy E; Haley N; Leclerc P; Lemire N; Boivin JF; Frappier JY; Claessens C; Montreal Regional Public Health Department, Quebec, Canada.
- We aim to estimate HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among street youth in Montreal, Canada . We conducted a one-year cross-sectional anonymous study in 1995. We recruited youth aged 13-25 years meeting specific criteria for itinerancy through the 20 major Montreal street y
- Community control of Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):248-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233042
- Rogstad KE; Kinghorn GR; Horton M; Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Royal Hallamshire Hospital,; Sheffield, UK.
- In order to determine the amount of Chlamydia trachomatis that is diagnosed outside genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in a large university city, a review of all positive chlamydial infections diagnosed on specimens received from hospitals (non-GUM) and community sources in 1996 was performed. It was also ascertain
- Marriage, monogamy and HIV: a profile of HIV-infected women in south India.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):250-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233043
- Newmann S; Sarin P; Kumarasamy N; Amalraj E; Rogers M; Madhivanan P; Flanigan T; Cu-Uvin S; McGarvey S; Mayer K; Solomon S; Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island; 02912, USA.
- A retrospective study was conducted on 134 HIV-infected females evaluated at an HIV/AIDS centre in south India to characterize their sociodemographics, HIV risk factors and initial clinical presentations. The mean age was 29 years; 81% were housewives; 95% were currently or previous
- Herpes zoster and HIV infection in Tanzania.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):254-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233044
- Naburi AE; Leppard B; Regional Dermatology Training Centre, Kilimanjaro Christian; Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania.
- Two hundred consecutive patients with herpes zoster attending the skin clinic at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) were examined and checked for HIV infection. They ranged in age from 10 months to 86 years with the majority in their 20s and 30s. The dermatomes involved were thoracic (97), trigeminal (50)
- Partner notification of pregnant women infected with syphilis in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):257-61. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233045
- Gichangi P; Fonck K; Sekande-Kigondu C; Ndinya-Achola J; Bwayo J; Kiragu D; Claeys P; Temmerman M; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi,; Kenya.
- We examined partner notification among syphilitic pregnant women in Nairobi. At delivery, 377 women were found to be rapid plasma reagin (RPR) reactive. Data were available for 94% of the partners of women who were tested during pregnancy; over 67% of the partners had received syphilis treatment while 23% had not soug
- Determinants of condom use in female sex workers in Surabaya, Indonesia.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):262-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233046
- Joesoef MR; Kio D; Linnan M; Kamboji A; Barakbah Y; Idajadi A; Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and; Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.
- In the developing world condom use among sex workers and their clients plays a dominant role in the transmission of HIV/STD. In Surabaya, Indonesia , data from the 1993 STD prevalence survey in female sex workers (brothels, street, massage parlours, barber shops, call-girl houses
- The frequency of mutation in CCR5 gene among Koreans.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):266-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE GENBANK/X99393
- Oh MD; Kim SS; Kim EY; Lee S; Kim N; Park KY; Kim U; Kim T; Kim T; Choe K; Lee JS; Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University; College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, South; Korea.
- To better understand a role of the delta32 allele of the CCR5 gene in HIV-1 transmission and disease progression, we determined the CCR5 genotypes within several groups of Koreans. Amplification of DNA from each subject was achieved with polymerase chain reaction, using the CCR5 specific primer pair, which flanks the
- An audit of patients who have received imiquimod cream 5% for the treatment of anogenital warts.
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):268-70. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233048
- Maitland JE; Maw R; Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Royal Victoria Hospital,; Belfast, UK.
- With the licensing of the new drug Imiquimod cream 5% (Aldara 3M Health Care) for the treatment of anogenital warts and its inclusion into clinic guidelines, a case note review audit was performed of its use. The treatment of 52 patients was audited. Results showed that clinic guidelines were being followed and that p
- Genitourinary chlamydial infections [letter; comment]
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):272. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233049
- Taylor-Robinson D
- Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding sexually transmitted infections in rural Philippines [letter]
- Int J STD AIDS. 2000 Apr;11(4):273-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233050
- Reese A; Sinha G; Bolan G; Klausner JD
- Diarrhea and AIDS in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):701-5; quiz 706-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283168
- Kartalija M; Sande MA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake; City 84132, USA.
- AIDS and the elderly.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):740-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283177
- Chiao EY; Ries KM; Sande MA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake; City 84132, USA.
- Individuals 50 years of age or older continue to account for at least 10% of AIDS cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recent years. Little research is devoted to addressing the specific issues affecting diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of AIDS in older Americans. Survival rates amon
- Usefulness of the cytomegalovirus (CMV) antigenemia assay for predicting the occurrence of CMV disease and death in patients with AIDS.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):758-63. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283182
- Chevret S; Scieux C; Garrait V; Dahel L; Morinet F; Modai J; Decazes JM; Molina JM; Department of Biostatistics, Hopital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.
- A cohort study of 214 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients was performed to assess the usefulness of the cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) antigenemia assay for predicting the occurrence of CMV disease and death. Multivar
- Diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia in epidemiological studies: evaluation in Kenyan adults of a serotype-specific urine latex agglutination assay.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):764-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283183
- Scott JA; Hannington A; Marsh K; Hall AJ; Kenya Medical Research Institute, Centre for Geographic Medicine; Research-Coast, Kilifi. zhc3@cdc.gov
- A serotype-specific tube latex agglutination assay for 10 pneumococcal serotypes was evaluated with use of urine samples from 72 Kenyan adults with pneumonia whose blood or lung aspirate cultures were positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae, 203 patients with pneumonia whose cultures were negative for S. pneumoniae, and
- Consecutive epidemics of Q fever in a residential facility for drug abusers: impact on persons with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):866-72. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283199
- Boschini A; Di Perri G; Legnani D; Fabbri P; Ballarini P; Zucconi R; Boros S; Rezza G; San Patrignano Medical Center, Rimini, Italy. boschini@infotel.it
- Two large outbreaks of Q fever occurred in 1987 and 1988 in an agricultural community for the rehabilitation of drug users. Approximately 40% of the residents were human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive. Two hundred thirty-five residents presented with clinical evidence of a flulike syndrome that was confirmed to
- Thalidomide as therapy for human immunodeficiency virus-related oral ulcers: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):892-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283202
- Ramirez-Amador VA; Esquivel-Pedraza L; Ponce-de-Leon S; Reyes-Teran G; Gonzalez-Guevara M; Ponce-de-Leon S; Sierra-Madero JG; Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Department of; Health Care, Villa Quietud, Consejo Nacional para la Prevencion; y Control del Sida, Toriello Guerra, Mexico.; rava1863@cueyatl.uam.mx
- A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed in Mexico City to evaluate the efficacy of thalidomide in treating oral recurrent aphthae in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected subjects. Sixteen HIV-infected patients with clinical and histological diagnosis of oral recurrent aphthou
- Effect of a 14-day course of foscarnet on cytomegalovirus (CMV) blood markers in a randomized study of human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with persistent CMV viremia. Agence National de Recherche du SIDA 023 Study Group.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):901-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283205
- Salmon-Ceron D; Fillet AM; Aboulker JP; Gerard L; Houhou N; Carriere I; Ostinelli J; Vilde JL; Brun-Vezinet F; Leport C; Department of Internal Medicine, Cochin Hospital, Paris, France.; dominique.salmon@cch.ap-hop-paris.fr
- A randomized open-label phase 2 trial compared the virological and clinical effects on cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) infection of a 14-day course of intravenous foscarnet (100 mg/[kg x 12 h]) or no treatment in 42 HIV-infected patien
- Primary lamivudine resistance in acute/early human immunodeficiency virus infection.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):910-1. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283207
- Conway B; Montessori V; Rouleau D; Montaner JS; O'Shaughnessy MV; Fransen S; Shillington A; Weislow O; Mayers DL; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.; brian_conway@viridae.com
- Massive hemoperitoneum: a new manifestation of bacillary peliosis in human immunodeficiency virus infection.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):911-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283208
- Lozano F; Corzo JE; Leon EM; Rufo C; Loza A; Gomez-Mateos JM; Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario de; Valme, Seville, Spain. gmateos@arrakis.es
- Persistent fever as the only manifestation of chronic coxsackievirus B4 infection in the brain of a human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected child.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):912-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283209
- Palomba E; Tovo PA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Italy.
- Postexposure rabies vaccination in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):913-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283210
- Jaijaroensup W; Tantawichien T; Khawplod P; Tepsumethanon S; Wilde H; The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society,; Bangkok.
- Recrudescence of cutaneous Mycobacterium haemophilum lesions following tetanus immunization.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):919-20. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283214
- Gibson MK; Villano SA; Huff CA; Cofrancesco J; Division of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of; Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
- Severe neutropenia during therapy for concurrent primary human immunodeficiency virus and cytomegalovirus infections.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):920-1. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283215
- Sutinen J; Ristola M; Suni J; Nuutinen H; Lahdevirta J; Department of Medicine, Helsinki University Central Hospital,; Finland.
- Foscarnet activity on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in the central nervous system.
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):931. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283225
- Delforge ML; Farber CM; De Leener F; Caroyer JM; Liesnard C; Van Vooren JP; Virology and AIDS Reference Laboratory, Hopital Erasme,; Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.; mdelforg@ulb.ac.be
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in human immunodeficiency virus infection--a changing scenario [letter; comment]
- Clin Infect Dis. 1999 Apr;28(4):936-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20283229
- Tacconelli E; Tumbarello M; de Gaetano Donati K; Leone F; Mazzella P; Cauda R
- Long-term sustained delivery of 3'-azido-2',3'-dideoxythymidine in vivo by means of HA and TCP delivery devices.
- Biomed Sci Instrum. 2000;36:343-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20294166
- Benghuzzi H; Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Related; Professions, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson,; USA.
- This study will attempt to determine the amount of circulating drug, when provided at sustained levels over an extended period of time, which provides efficacy and reduces the toxic side effects seen with the use of AZT in vivo. Two ceramic delivery s
- Interleukin-13 fusion cytotoxin as a potent targeted agent for AIDS-Kaposi's sarcoma xenograft.
- Blood. 2000 Jun 1;95(11):3506-13. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20287391
- Husain SR; Puri RK; Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Biology, Division of Cellular and; Gene Therapies, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research,; Food and Drug Administration, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
- Clinically advanced and rapidly progressive AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma (AIDS-KS) tumors require an aggressive tumor-directed therapy. We have observed that AIDS-KS cells express high levels of receptors for immune regulatory cytokine, interleukin-13 (IL-13). Two tumorigenic AIDS-KS cell lines, KS Y-1 and KS-imm, e
- Conjugal HHV-8 infection with cutaneous Kaposi's sarcomas and Castleman's disease: fortuitous association or not? [letter]
- Dermatology. 2000;200(2):153-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20237328
- Granel B; Serratrice J; Zandotti C; Rey J; De Roux C; Horschowski N; Disdier P; Weiller PJ
- Carbamazepine--indinavir interaction causes antiretroviral therapy failure.
- Ann Pharmacother. 2000 Apr;34(4):465-70. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233385
- Hugen PW; Burger DM; Brinkman K; ter Hofstede HJ; Schuurman R; Koopmans PP; Hekster YA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University Hospital Nijmegen,; The Netherlands. p.hugen@klinfarm.azn.nl
- OBJECTIVE: To report a case of antiretroviral therapy failure caused by an interaction between carbamazepine and indinavir. CASE SUMMARY: A 48-year-old HIV-positive white man was treated with antiretroviral triple therapy, consisting of indinavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine. His HIV-RNA (viral load) became undetectabl
- Recurrent NNRTI-induced hepatotoxicity in an HIV-HCV-coinfected patient [letter]
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20233398
- Piroth L; Grappin M; Sgro C; Buisson M; Duong M; Chavanet P
- AIDS activists arrested in India [news]
- BMJ. 2000 May 27;320(7247):1426. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20286442
- Sharma R
- HIV risk behaviour in gay men: on the rise? [editorial; comment]
- BMJ. 2000 Jun 3;320(7248):1487-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20294919
- Grulich A
- Human T cell leukaemia/lymphoma virus infection in pregnant women in the United Kingdom: population study.
- BMJ. 2000 Jun 3;320(7248):1497-501. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20294936
- Ades AE; Parker S; Walker J; Edginton M; Taylor GP; Weber JN; Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Institute of Child; Health, London WC1N 1EH. a.ades@ich.ucl.ac.uk
- OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of human T cell leukaemia/lymphoma virus (HTLV) infection in pregnant women in the United Kingdom . DESIGN: Population study. Subjects: Guthrie card samples from babies born in 1997-8. Samples were linked to data on mother s age and ethnic status and
- Preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens to health care workers.
- Natl Med J India. 2000 Mar-Apr;13(2):82-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20295563
- Richard VS; Kenneth J; Cherian T; Chandy GM; Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Health care workers are exposed to blood-borne pathogens, mainly the human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus. Infection by these viruses leads to chronic or fatal illnesses which are expensive and difficult to treat. Individuals who harbour these viruses may be asymptomatic and hence all
- Pain in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients: a review for nurse anesthetists.
- CRNA. 1999 Aug;10(3):101-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20188253
- Yermal SJ; Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Medical; School, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Pain is the most common reason for the hospitalization of people with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The epidemiology of this disease and limitations of available therapies suggest that HIV/AIDS pain will be a treatment challenge within and beyond the perioperative realm f
- Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related drug therapy: anesthetic implications.
- CRNA. 1999 Aug;10(3):107-16. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20188254
- Griffis CA; Department of Anesthesiology, UCLA Medical Center, USA.
- This article reviews advances in the diagnosis and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Newer drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS, such as protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, are desc
- The role of HIV-related chemokine receptors and chemokines in human erythropoiesis in vitro.
- Stem Cells. 2000;18(2):128-38. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20209089
- Majka M; Ratajczak J; Lee B; Honczarenko M; Douglas R; Kowalska MA; Silberstein L; Gewirtz AM; Ratajczak MZ; Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Children's; Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
- In order to better define the role of HIV-related chemokines in human erythropoiesis we studied: A) the expression of chemokine receptors, both on human CD34(+) cells which include erythroid progenitors and on more mature erythroid cells; B) the functionality of these receptors by calcium flux, chemotaxis assay and ph
- Gene transfer by lentiviral vectors is limited by nuclear translocation and rescued by HIV-1 pol sequences.
- Nat Genet. 2000 Jun;25(2):217-22. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20296629
- Follenzi A; Ailles LE; Bakovic S; Geuna M; Naldini L; Laboratorie for Gene Transfer and Therapy, IRCC, Institute for; Cancer Research and Treatment, University of Torino Medical; School, Candiolo (Torino), Italy.
- Gene-transfer vectors based on lentiviruses are distinguished by their ability to transduce non-dividing cells. The HIV-1 proteins Matrix, Vpr and Integrase have been implicated in the nuclear import of the viral genome in non-dividing cells. Here we show that a sequence within pol is also required in cis. It contains
- Low levels of interferon-gamma in nasal fluid accompany raised levels of T-helper 2 cytokines in children with ongoing allergic rhinitis.
- Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2000 Feb;11(1):20-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229219
- Benson M; Stranneg~ard IL; Wennergren G; Stranneg~ard O; Department of Pediatrics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital,; Goteborg, Sweden. mikael.benson@pediat.gu.se
- The T-helper 2 (Th2) cytokines interleukin-(IL-) 4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10 and the Th1 cytokine IFN-gamma and their associations with eosinophil, eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) and immunoglobulin (Ig) E were studied in nasal lavage fluid from 60 school children with allergic seasonal rhinitis and 36 nonatopic healthy co
- Cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN) III of the uterine cervix in a young female associated with AIDS [published erratum appears in Pathol Int 1996 May;46(5):392]
- Pathol Int. 1996 Feb;46(2):161-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20305920
- Kimura M; Sata T; Kurata T; Maekura S; Satou T; Akiyama H; Nakajima S; Hashimoto S; Second Department of Pathology, Kinki University School of; Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan.
- A case of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) III implying severe dysplasia or carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix in a 24 year old Japanese female patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is reported. Autopsy revealed marked systemic atrophy of lymph nodes, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, pulmo
- Immunoblot analysis for laboratory diagnosis of ataxia-telangiectasia: use of Epstein-Barr virus-transformed or phytohemagglutinin-stimulated lymphoblasts for detection of ATM protein.
- J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2000 Jan-Feb;10(1):36-40. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20241710
- Fukao T; Yoshida T; Kaneko H; Song XQ; Tashita H; Teramoto T; Inoue R; Watters D; Lavin M; Kondo N; Department of Pediatrics, Gifu University School of Medicine,; Japan.
- Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a genetic disorder characterized by a progressive ataxia, immunodeficiency, neurological abnormalities, hypersensitivity to ionizing radiation, and predisposition to cancer. The gene responsible for A-T (ATM) has been cloned and shown to code for a 350 kDa polypeptide containing 3,056 am
- Air pollution and allergy.
- J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2000 Jan-Feb;10(1):5-10. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20241704
- Takafuji S; Nakagawa T; Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School; of Medicine, Kawasaki-city, Kanagawa, Japan.
- Epidemiological studies have found a recent increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases, especially in industrialized countries. A change in environmental factors may be considered as one of the causes of this increase. It has been reported that the prevalence of allergic diseases is higher in polluted areas than
- Lymphocytes migrate from the blood into the bronchoalveolar lavage and lung parenchyma in the asthma model of the brown Norway rat.
- Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2000 Feb;161(2 Pt 1):558-66. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20180269
- Schuster M; Tschernig T; Krug N; Pabst R; Centers of Anatomy, Anesthesiology and Pneumology, Medical School; of Hanover, Hanover, Germany.
- Lymphocyte migration from the blood into the lung has been suggested as being responsible for the increase of lymphocytes, in particular CD4 T cells, in the bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and bronchial mucosa in human asthma, but so far there has been no direct proof. We studied lymphocyte immigration and lymphocyte sub
- Evaluation of TruCount absolute-count tubes for determining CD4 and CD8 cell numbers in human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults. Site Investigators and The NIAID DAIDS New Technologies Evaluation Group [see comments]
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):336-43. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261937
- Schnizlein-Bick CT; Spritzler J; Wilkening CL; Nicholson JK; O'Gorman MR; Department of Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Indiana University; School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA.; cschnizl@iupui.edu
- A single-platform technology that uses an internal bead standard and three-color flow cytometry to determine CD4 and CD8 absolute counts was evaluated for reproducibility and agreement. Values obtained using TruCount absolute-count tubes were compared to those obtained using a two-color predicate methodology. Sixty sp
- Multisite comparison of CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocyte counting by single- versus multiple-platform methodologies: evaluation of Beckman Coulter flow-count fluorospheres and the tetraONE system.The NIAID DAIDS New Technologies Evaluation Group [see comments]
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):344-51. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261938
- Reimann KA; O'Gorman MR; Spritzler J; Wilkening CL; Sabath DE; Helm K; Campbell DE; Division of Viral Pathogenesis, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical; Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA.; kreimann@caregroup.harvard.edu
- New analytic methods that permit absolute CD4 and CD8 T-cell determinations to be performed entirely on the flow cytometer have the potential for improving assay precision and accuracy. In a multisite trial, we compared two different single-platform assay methods with a predicate two-color assay in which the absolute
- Preservation of lymphocyte immunophenotype and proliferative responses in cryopreserved peripheral blood mononuclear cells from human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected donors: implications for multicenter clinical trials. The ACTG Immunology Advanced Technology Laboratories.
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):352-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261939
- Reimann KA; Chernoff M; Wilkening CL; Nickerson CE; Landay AL; Division of Viral Pathogenesis, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical; Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.; kreimann@caregroup.harvard.edu
- Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection results in impaired immune function that can be measured by changes in immunophenotypically defined lymphocyte subsets and other in vitro functional assays. These in vitro assays may also serve as early indicators of efficacy when new therapeutic strategies for HIV
- Relevance of the viral RAK alpha gene in diagnosis of malignant versus nonmalignant tumors of the ovary and uterus.
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):360-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261940
- Rakowicz-Szulczynska EM; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Laboratory of Molecular; Oncology, University of Nebraska Eppley Cancer Center, and; ViroTech LLC, Omaha, NE 68198-3255, USA.
- Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-like antigens RAK (named after the inventor E. M. Rakowicz) p120, p42, and p25, as well as HIV-1-like segments of cancer DNA (RAK gene alpha), have been found before in breast and prostate cancers. The present study focused on determining the value of markers RAK in the diag
- Variability and immunogenicity of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 p24 gene quasispecies.
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):377-83. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261943
- Iroegbu J; Birk M; Lazdina U; Sonnerborg A; Sallberg M; Divisions of Clinical Virology, F68, Karolinska Institute,; Huddinge University Hospital, S-141 86 Huddinge, Sweden.
- Despite the conserved nature of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) gag gene, multiple quasispecies of the p24 gene coexist in HIV-1-infected patients. We cloned and sequenced 31 p24 genes from four HIV-1-infected patients. The intrapatient homology between the p24 genes ranged from 97.1 to 99.1%, whereas
- Neutralization profiles of sera from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals: relationship to HIV viral load and CD4 cell count.
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):412-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261948
- Nokta M; Turk P; Loesch K; Pollard RB; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease,; University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-0835,; USA. mnokta@utmb.edu
- The relationship of the neutralizing activity (NA) profile of sera from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals to the HIV viral load and the absolute CD4 count was examined. The NA of 24 serum samples against autologous isolates (AI) and HIV type 1 strain MN was examined. Three NA patterns were recogn
- New immunofluorescence assays for detection of Human herpesvirus 8-specific antibodies.
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):427-35. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261951
- Inoue N; Mar EC; Dollard SC; Pau CP; Zheng Q; Pellett PE; Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, STD, and TB; Laboratory Research, National Center for Infectious Diseases,; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; 30333, USA. nai0@cdc.gov
- Several assays have been developed for detection of immunoglobulin G antibodies to Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), including immunofluorescence assays (IFAs) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). However, the specificity and sensitivity of these assays are not completely defined due to the lack of a gold stan
- Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor inhibits infection of monocytes and lymphocytes with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 but does not interfere with transcytosis of cell-associated virus across tight epithelial barriers.
- Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 2000 May;7(3):515-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20261966
- Hocini H; Becquart P; Bouhlal H; Adle-Biassette H; Kazatchkine MD; Belec L; Unite INSERM U430, Paris, France.
- In the present study, we demonstrate that recombinant human secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (rhSLPI) inhibits infection of lymphocyte- and monocyte-derived tumor cell lines and peripheral blood lymphocytes with laboratory-adapted isolates and with the primary isolate, NDK, of free human immunodeficiency virus t
- Language and oral-motor development and disorders in infants and young toddlers with human immunodeficiency virus.
- Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):19-34; quiz 34-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229279
- Davis-McFarland E; Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, Medical University; of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.
- There are only a few studies on the preverbal and language development of infants and toddlers with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, the available literature indicates that HIV infection appears to compromise language development. No studies could be found on the oral-motor development of such children. Th
- Language development and assessment in children with human immunodeficiency virus: 3 to 6 years.
- Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):37-46; quiz 46-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229280
- Layton TL; Scott GS; Department of Communication Disorders, North Carolina Central; University, Durham 27707, USA.
- Young children infected or exposed, or both to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) present with a variety of speech, language, and communication problems. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the impact that HIV has on young children from 3 to 6 years of age. Issues concerning medically related
- Development and assessment of school-age and adolescent children with human immunodeficiency virus.
- Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):49-60; quiz 60-1. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229281
- McClowry DP; State of California Department of Education, Diagnostic Center,; Southern California, Los Angeles 90032, USA.
- This article presents a review of the literature regarding the communication problems of school-age children with HIV-infection and the impact of the psychosocial and emotional reactions of these children on their social relationships. An overview of the effects of HIV infection on the central nervous system is follow
- Communication intervention and therapeutic issues in pediatric human immunodeficiency virus.
- Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):63-77. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229282
- McNeilly LG; Department of Communicative Disorders, Health Science Center,; University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0174, USA.
- This article provides an overview of treatment strategies that target communicative disorders exhibited by children exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The myriad of communicative disorders presented by these children is discussed in relationship to the complex needs of culturally diverse families. Rehabili
- Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: an overview.
- Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):7-17. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229278
- Layton TL; Davis-McFarland E; Department of Communication Disorders, North Carolina Central; University, Durham 27707, USA.
- This article covers the epidemiological manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in children, demographic statistics, and information on the three modes of virus transmission. The various opportunistic diseases and neurological dysfunction that characterize pedia
- Psychosocial issues in pediatric human immunodeficiency virus.
- Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):79-87. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229283
- Adler RK; Communication Improvements, P.C., Decatur, GA 30339, USA.
- This article discusses the psychosocial issues associated with pediatric human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Using a psychosocial model instead of the usual medical or rehabilitation model will challenge speech-language pathologists to incorporate an understanding of the psy
- Treatment news: 6th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections [editorial]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):323-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301668
- Laurence J
- Partner notification as a prevention strategy: a social system perspective.
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):327-34. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301669
- Misir P; Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Baruch College, City; University, New York, New York, USA.; caribbeanjournal@worldnet.att.net
- Provider referral and contact referral are two established means to provide notification of contagious, but treatable diseases, as has been done for tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., syphilis). Because AIDS is at this time an incurable disease, programs of notification have proved highly controvers
- Coping styles of caregivers of children with HIV/AIDS: implications for health professionals.
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):335-42. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301670
- Rose MA; Clark-Alexander B; College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University,; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Molly.Rose@mail.tju.edu
- In a study to examine the coping styles and quality of life of non-parental caregivers of children with HIV/AIDS, 25 non-parental caregivers used confrontive coping most often and passive and emotive coping much less often. The two most frequently used coping styles were prayer and efforting to maintain some control o
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with AIDS.
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):343-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301671
- Chalasani N; Wilcox CM; Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine,; Indianapolis, USA.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a relatively infrequent complication seen in patients with AIDS. As with non-HIV-infected individuals, upper GI bleeding is much more common than lower GI bleeding. In patients with AIDS, upper GI bleeding can result from etiologies related to underlying HIV infection [
- Changing spectrum of HIV infection and its associated conditions in Spain: the end of the beginning?
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):347-53. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301672
- Collazos J; Mayo J; Martinez E; Section of Infectious Diseases, Hospital de Galdakao, Vizcaya,; Spain. jcollazos@hgda.osakidetza.net
- To evaluate the natural history and the impact that different strategies have had on HIV infection and its associated conditions, a cohort of 970 patients (432 had AIDS) who had been seen over a period of 13 years were studied. The incidence of new HIV-infected patients had increased steadily since 1985, peaking in 19
- Determinants of HIV-related survival among Texas prison inmates.
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):355-61. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301673
- Baillargeon J; Borucki M; Williamson J; Dunn K; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical; Branch, Galveston, USA. baillargeon@uthscsa.edu
- Research indicates that being incarcerated adversely affects disease progression and overall health status. Because HIV infection is a growing problem among prison populations in the United States , understanding how incarceration affects HIV-related survival patterns is critical. The p
- Return rates and partner notification in HIV-positive men seeking anonymous versus confidential antibody testing.
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):363-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301674
- Berger SG; Hong BA; Eldridge S; Connor D; Vedder KN; AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, Washington University School of; Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
- This study investigated whether HIV-positive men who seek confidential versus anonymous HIV counseling and testing differ in demographic variables, risk behaviors, return rates for posttest appointments, and agreement to partner notification. chi 2 tests were not statistically significant for return rates for post-tes
- Periodontopathic bacteria in English HIV-seropositive persons.
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):369-74. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301675
- Scully C; Porter SR; Mutlu S; Epstein JB; Glover S; Kumar N; Department of Oral Medicine, Eastman Dental Institute, University; of London, England. CScully@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
- Selected periodontopathic bacteria were sought in 20 HIV-infected English patients and eight noninfected control subjects with similar periodontal status, using highly specific DNA probes. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (A. a), Porphyromonas gingivalis, Campylobacter rectus, Prevotella intermedia, and Fusobacter
- Drug holidays may be beneficial [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):375. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301676
- HE2000 shows efficacy [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):375. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301678
- Recent antiviral approvals [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):375. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301677
- Sexual dysfunction with PIs [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):376. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301679
- No vaccine for 10 years [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):377. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301684
- TB continues to decline [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):377. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301685
- Vaccine trial in Thailand [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):377. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301680
- Youth believe pill stops HIV [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):378. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301686
- European approaches to adolescent sexual behavior [news]
- AIDS Patient Care STDS. 1999 Jun;13(6):379-80. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20301688
- Makulowich GS
- Effect of mycophenolate mofetil in heart transplantation.
- Can J Surg. 2000 Jun;43(3):202-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20309963
- Mathieu P; Carrier M; White M; Pellerin M; Perrault L; Pelletier G; Robitaille D; Pelletier LC; Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Que.
- OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), a new immunosuppressive drug that acts by inhibiting de novo pathways of purine synthesis, and rabbit antithymocyte globulin (RATG) on the lymphocyte subpopulation after heart transplantation. DESIGN: A review of clinical and laboratory records. SETTING: T
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the diagnosis of bovine leukosis: comparison with the agar gel immunodiffusion test approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
- Can J Vet Res. 2000 Apr;64(2):101-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20262998
- Simard C; Richardson S; Dixon P; Belanger C; Maxwell P; Retrovirology Centre of Expertise, Canadian Food Inspection; Agency, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. simardc@em.agr.ca
- Four commercially available bovine leukemia virus (BLV)-ELISA kits from Europe or the United States were compared to the agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) test officially approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). A total of 1200 cattle serum samples were used. Three ELISA k
- Agar gel immunodiffusion test for the detection of bovine leukemia virus antibodies: lack of trans-Atlantic standardization.
- Can J Vet Res. 2000 Apr;64(2):96-100. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20262997
- Simard C; Richardson S; Dixon P; Komal J; Retrovirology Centre of Expertise, Canadian Food Inspection; Agency, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. simardc@em.agr.ca
- Two agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) kits for the serodiagnosis of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) were imported from Europe and were compared with North American kits. The BLV AGID kits from North America and from Europe differed significantly. The punches were different, as were the pattern distribution in the agar of th
- Modern antiretroviral therapy improves life expectancy of gay and bisexual males in Vancouver's West End.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20291641
- Wood E; Low-Beer S; Bartholomew K; Landolt M; Oram D; O'Shaughnessy MV; Hogg RS
- This study was undertaken to evaluate the life expectancy of gay and bisexual men in the West End of Vancouver, British Columbia during two time periods. Mortality data for males were obtained for the periods 1990 to 1992 and 1995 to 1997 and population estimates were obtained from the 1991 and 1996 Census. The propor
- HIV prevalence remains low among Calgary's needle exchange program participants.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20291642
- Guenter CD; Fonseca K; Nielsen DM; Wheeler VJ; Pim CP; Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.; guentd@mcmaster.ca
- OBJECTIVES: To determine the demographic characteristics, risk behaviours and prevalence of HIV-1 among injection drug users (IDU) attending Calgary s needle exchange program (NEP). METHODS: A survey was conducted from June through September 1998 among IDU attending Calgary s NEP. Demographic and behaviour characteris
- Mucosal protection against HIV - a new role for IgG? [news]
- Mol Med Today. 2000 May;6(5):184. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20245789
- Dorrell S
- Anti-idiotype RNAs that mimic the leucine-rich nuclear export signal and specifically bind to CRM1/exportin 1.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20264196
- Hamm J; Fornerod M
- BACKGROUND: Anti-idiotype approaches are based on the assumption that an antibody recognising a ligand can be structurally related
- Trapping of a catalytic HIV reverse transcriptase*template:primer complex through a disulfide bond.
- Chem Biol. 2000 May;7(5):355-64. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20264197
- Huang H; Harrison SC; Verdine GL; Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University,; Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
- BACKGROUND: HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) is a major target for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Resistance mutations in RT compromise treatment, however. Efforts to understand the enzymatic mechanism of RT and the basis for mutational resistance to anti-RT drugs have been hampered by the
- HIV-1, cocaine, and neuropsychological performance in African American men.
- J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2000 Mar;6(3):322-35. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20284518
- Durvasula RS; Myers HF; Satz P; Miller EN; Morgenstern H; Richardson MA; Evans G; Forney D; Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University; of California, Los Angeles, USA. rdurvas@calstatela.edu
- The purpose of this study was to examine the independent and interactive effects of HIV-1 serostatus and cocaine on neuropsychological (NP) performance in a sample of 237 gay and bisexual urban-dwelling African American men. Consistent with current evidence, it was expected that the greatest neuropsychological perform
- Neuropsychiatric disturbance is associated with executive dysfunction in HIV-1 infection.
- J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2000 Mar;6(3):336-47. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20284519
- Castellon SA; Hinkin CH; Myers HF; Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine, USA.; scastell@ucla.edu
- Prominent apathy and/or irritability are frequently observed among individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although these symptoms often occur as part of a mood disorder, compelling evidence suggests that they may occur independently of depression in neurologic disease/disorder. The current s
- Minimal core domain of HIV-1 integrase for biological activity.
- Mol Cells. 2000 Feb 29;10(1):96-101. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20234787
- Kim DJ; Lee SK; Oh YT; Shin CG; Department of Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Kyunggido,; Korea.
- The human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) integrase (IN) mediates insertion of viral DNA into human DNA, which is an essential step in the viral life cycle. In order to study minimal core domain in HIV-1 IN protein, we constructed nine deletion mutants by using PCR amplification. The constructs were expressed in
- [Analysis of participation in surveys in 5 countries: the importance for public health research]
- Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2000 Apr;7(4):249-54. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20306283
- Peruga A; Leon EM; Child R; Cruz A; Hernandez M; Arredondo A; Hernandez C; Cuchi P; Zacarias F; Organizacion Panamericana de la Salud, Washington, DC, USA.
- This study compares participation rates and reasons for nonresponse in surveys conducted in five countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The objective of the surveys was to measure the prevalence of risk behaviors affecting the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus. The surveys were based on probability s
- HIV/AIDS and nutrition. Implications for disease management.
- Nurs Case Manag. 2000 Mar-Apr;5(2):52-9; quiz 60-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20313224
- Keithley JK; Swanson B; Murphy M; Levin DF; Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.; jkeithley@rushu.rush.edu
- As a result of major advances in treatment, persons with HIV/AIDS are living longer and requiring more care management. Effective management of HIV-infected patients with nutritional alterations can result in fewer secondary infections and hospital admissions, better clinical outcomes, and lower healthcare costs. In t
- Effect of a syphilis control programme on pregnancy outcome in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):117-21. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316517
- Temmerman M; Gichangi P; Fonck K; Apers L; Claeys P; Van Renterghem L; Kiragu D; Karanja G; Ndinya-Achola J; Bwayo J; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ghent,; Belgium. marleen.temmerman@rug.ac.be
- OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of a syphilis control programme of pregnant women on pregnancy outcome in Kenya . METHOD: Women who came to deliver to Pumwani Maternity Hospital (PMH) between April 1997 and March 1998 were tested for syphilis. Reactive rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test
- Pleural effusions in patients with AIDS.
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):122-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316518
- Miller RF; Howling SJ; Reid AJ; Shaw PJ; Department of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Windeyer Institute; of Medical Sciences, Royal Free and University College Medical; School, London. rmiller@gum.ucl.ac.uk
- OBJECTIVE: To describe the range of pathology causing pleural effusions in HIV infected patients with acute respiratory episodes and to attempt to identify whether any associated radiological abnormalities enabled aetiological discrimination. METHODS: Prospective study of chest radiographs of 58 consecutive HIV infect
- A phase I study of a novel potential intravaginal microbicide, PRO 2000, in healthy sexually inactive women.
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):126-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316519
- Van Damme L; Wright A; Depraetere K; Rosenstein I; Vandersmissen V; Poulter L; McKinlay M; Van Dyck E; Weber J; Profy A; Laga M; Kitchen V; Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium.; lvandamme@itg.be
- BACKGROUND: Although the male condom provides a reliable means of preventing HIV transmission, a broader choice of methods is required particularly in circumstances where the negotiation of condom use is difficult. Development of new products that may be effective as topical vaginal microbicides is the focus of a grea
- Atrial myxoma and HIV infection [letter]
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):144. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316526
- Shaw AJ; Mclean KA
- Sexual partner reduction and HIV infection [letter]
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):145. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316529
- Green EC; Conde A
- Features of AIDS and AIDS defining diseases during the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era, compared with the pre-HAART period: a case control study [letter]
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):145-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316530
- Manfredi R; Chiodo F
- Syphilis in pregnancy.
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):73-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316510
- Genc M; Ledger WJ; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Medical College of; Cornell University, New York, USA. mgenc@rcn.com
- Syphilis can seriously complicate pregnancy and result in spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, non-immune hydrops, intrauterine growth restriction, and perinatal death, as well as serious sequelae in liveborn infected children. While appropriate treatment of pregnant women often prevents such complications, the major det
- The repertoire of human efforts to avoid sexually transmissible diseases: past and present. Part 2: Strategies used during or after sex.
- Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Apr;76(2):88-93. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20316512
- Donovan B; Sydney Sexual Health Centre, Sydney Hospital, NSW, Australia.; donovanb@sesahs.nsw.gov.au
- BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Despite the focus by public health programmes on condoms, chastity, or monogamy, people use a much wider variety of strategies to minimize their personal risk of sexually transmissible disease (STD). The objective of this study was to compile a comprehensive list of personal and societal STD avoi
- Simultaneous determination of the HIV protease inhibitors indinavir, amprenavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir and the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor efavirenz by high-performance liquid chromatography after solid-phase extraction.
- J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2000 Mar 31;740(1):43-58. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20256151
- Marzolini C; Telenti A; Buclin T; Biollaz J; Decosterd LA; Departement de Medecine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire; Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.
- As part of an on-going study on the suitability of a formal therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of antiviral drugs for improving the management of HIV infection, a high-performance liquid chromatography method has been developed to quantify simultaneously in plasma five HIV
- [Knowledge and communication in public health. Evolution of scientific knowledge during the dramatic moment of blood contamination. 1--Debates concerning the origin and nature of AIDS]
- Sante Publique. 2000 Mar;12(1):91-108. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20308692
- Gremy F
- Testing surgical gowns for the "anticipated level of exposure".
- J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2000 Apr;10(2):119-22. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20252192
- Belkin NL; NLB0414@juno.com
- Although the use of the surgeon s gown dates back to the turn of the century, the need for it to be made of a liquid-repellent material was disclosed only in 1952. Because of the relatively poor performance of the products that were introduced early on, the entire textile industry--makers of nonwoven disposable and wo
- Pregnant women and testing for HIV.
- Pract Midwife. 1999 Sep;2(8):34-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20188368
- Nicoll A; Steele R; Mortimer P; Surveillance Unit, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
- HIV screening and pregnancy. Testing is accurate [letter; comment]
- Pract Midwife. 1999 Oct;2(9):32. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20188380
- Mercey D; Gibb D
- More doubt required [letter; comment]
- Pract Midwife. 1999 Oct;2(9):33-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20188381
- Stewart GT
- The force of law [editorial]
- Pract Midwife. 1999 Oct;2(9):4-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20188372
- Rosser J
- Ultrastructural and molecular characterization of Pneumocystis carinii isolated from a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta).
- Med Mycol. 2000 Feb;38(1):61-72. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20210324
- Durand-Joly I; Wakefield AE; Palmer RJ; Denis CM; Creusy C; Fleurisse L; Ricard I; Gut JP; Dei-Cas E; Department of Microbiology of Ecosystems, Pasteur Institute of; Lille, France.
- High levels of heterogeneity have been observed among isolates of Pneumocystis carinii derived from different mammalian host species. We report the characterization of P. carinii isolated from a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta), which was immunosuppressed as a result of infection with a chimeric simian-human immunodefic
- The usefulness of blood culture in diagnosing HIV-related systemic mycoses: evaluation of a manual lysis centrifugation method.
- Med Mycol. 2000 Feb;38(1):77-80. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20210326
- Bianchi M; Robles AM; Vitale R; Helou S; Arechavala A; Negroni R; Unidad Micologia, Hospital de Enfermedades Infecciosas Francisco; Javier Muniz, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- The results of 5034 blood cultures, implementing a lysis-centrifugation method with saponin, are summarized in this paper. Three hundred and twenty-two blood samples (6.3%) obtained from a pool of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients yielded fungi. Cryptococcus neoformans was isolated in 199 samples (3
- Immunological profile of endemic and epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma patients in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
- Int J Mol Med. 1998 Jun;1(6):979-82. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/99074515
- Urassa WK; Kaaya EE; Kitinya JN; Lema LL; Amir H; Luande J; Biberfeld G; Mhalu FS; Biberfeld P; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University; College of Health Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
- Kaposi s sarcoma (KS) presents in four clinicopathological types namely classical/sporadic (CKS), endemic African (EKS), iatrogenic (IKS) and that associated with AIDS (AKS). Recently a putative herpes virus (HHV-8) was described and shown to be present in all four types of KS. The immunological status of patients wit
- Molecular analysis of critical sequences within the EBNA-2 type 1 gene from Epstein-Barr virus isolates from patients with infectious mononucleosis, tonsillar hyperplasia, and HIV infection.
- Int J Mol Med. 1998 Jun;1(6):983-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/99074516
- Al-Homsi AS; Berger C; van Baarle D; Kersten MJ; Klein MR; McQuain C; van Oers R; Knecht H; LINK Laboratories, Cancer Center, University of Massachusetts; Medical Center, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
- EBNA-2 is the first protein to be detected after infection of primary B lymphocytes by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and plays an essential role as transcriptional activator in EBV-induced lymphocyte transformation. We analysed by PCR and sequencing regions of the EBNA-2 type 1 gene from isolates from 13 children with infe
- Salmonella typhimurium-induced reactivation of latent HIV-1 in promonocytic U1 cells is inhibited by trovafloxacin.
- Int J Mol Med. 2000 Jun;5(6):615-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20274291
- Gollapudi S; Gupta S; Thadepalli H; Division of Basic and Clinical Immunology, Dept Medicine,; University of California Irvine 92697, USA.
- We have previously reported that virulent Salmonella typhimurium induces replication of latent HIV-1 in U1 cells, via activation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) production. In the present study, we show that Trovafloxacin, a new quinolone antibiotic, inhibits S. typhimurium-induced TNF-alpha production and
- The pharmacokinetics of liposomal encapsulated daunorubicin are not modified by HAART in patients with HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2000;45(6):495-501. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20311199
- Fumagalli L; Zucchetti M; Parisi I; Vigano MG; Zecca B; Careddu A; D'Incalci M; Lazzarin A; Department of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital,; Milan, Italy. luca.fumagalli@hsr.it
- PURPOSE: To investigate the pharmacokinetics of liposomal daunorubicin (DaunoXome) administered alone or in combination with antiviral therapy including protease inhibitors (PI) to HIV-positive patients affected by Ka
- Changes in circulating levels of soluble cell adhesion molecules following highly active antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1-infected patients.
- Clin Immunol. 2000 Jun;95(3):212-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20322497
- Mastroianni CM; Lichtner M; Mengoni F; D'Agostino C; d'Ettorre G; Forcina G; Santopadre P; Massetti AP; Vullo V; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, La Sapienza; University, Rome, Italy.
- Increased levels of soluble cell adhesion molecules (sCAM) have been reported in HIV-1 infection and may possibly contribute to altering the adhesion mechanisms of phagocytic cells. We evaluated the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on plasma levels of sL-selectin, sE-selectin, intercellular cell
- Neurological characteristics of HIV-infected men and women seeking primary medical care.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/99164258
- Lopez OL; Wess J; Sanchez J; Dew MA; Becker JT; Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of; Medicine, Neuropsychology Research Program, 3600 Forbes Avenue,; Suite 502, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
- We examined the neurological differences between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected men (n = 193) and women (n = 41) receiving primary medical care. There was no difference between men and women in the rate of HIV-related neurological syndromes (i.e. polyneuropathy, myelopathy, myopathy, HIV-
- Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) RNA levels in HIV-related cognitive impairment.
- Eur J Neurol. 1999 Nov;6(6):669-75. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20003098
- Stankoff B; Calvez V; Suarez S; Bossi P; Rosenblum O; Conquy L; Turell E; Dubard T; Coutellier A; Baril L; Bricaire F; Lacomblez L; Lubetzki C; Federation de Neurologie, Groupe Hospitalier; Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris, France.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma HIV-1 RNA levels were prospectively measured by the Roche Amplicor Monitor polymerase chain reaction assay in 30 HIV-1 infected patients without central nervous system opportunistic infections. All participants completed a global neuropsychological battery consisting of Mattis Deme
- Single cerebral Toxoplasma abscess: first manifestation of HIV infection [letter]
- Eur J Neurol. 1999 Nov;6(6):725-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20003107
- Vastagh I; Jelencsik I; Barsi P; Balint K; Szlavik J; Szirmai I
- The path to the discoveries of human retroviruses.
- J Hum Virol. 2000 Jan-Feb;3(1):1-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20234834
- Gallo RC; University of Maryland, Medical Biotechnology Center, University; of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, University of Maryland at; Baltimore, USA.
- Paul Ehrlich, gifted with knowledge, vision, and the capacity to bring his discoveries to practice, shaped the destiny of many biomedical scientific disciplines, including immunology, chemotherapy, hematology, cytology, and cancer research. His perceptive concept of receptors and ligands binding together in highly spe
- Interactions between human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase, tRNA primer, and nucleocapsid protein during reverse transcription.
- J Hum Virol. 2000 Jan-Feb;3(1):16-26. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20234836
- Hsu M; Wainberg MA; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University,; McGill University AIDS Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal,; Quebec, Canada.
- An early step in the life cycle of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 is the reverse transcription of the viral RNA genome into double-stranded DNA, which is subsequently translocated to the cell nucleus. It is then integrated into host DNA and serves as a template for viral gene expression. Reverse transcription is
- Improved conditions for extraction and amplification of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 RNA from plasma samples with low viral load.
- J Hum Virol. 2000 Jan-Feb;3(1):27-34. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20234837
- Villahermosa ML; Thomson M; Vazquez de Parga E; Cuevas MT; Contreras G; Perez-Alvarez L; Delgado E; Manjon N; Medrano L; Najera R; Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Centro Nacional de Biologia; Fundamental, Area de Patogenia Viral, Madrid, Spain.
- OBJECTIVES: We attempted to define optimal conditions for amplification of low copy number HIV-1 RNA sequences in plasma samples, applying improved conditions for nucleic acid extraction and amplification. METHODS: Several methodologic parameters were evaluated, including methods of RNA extraction, volumes of plasma s
- Increased promoter diversity reveals a complex phylogeny of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtype C in India.
- J Hum Virol. 2000 Jan-Feb;3(1):35-43. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE GENBANK/AF169789
- Choudhury S; Montano MA; Womack C; Blackard JT; Maniar JK; Saple DG; Tripathy S; Sahni S; Shah S; Babu GP; Essex M; Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard School; of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
- OBJECTIVE: To evaluate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) long terminal repeat (LTR) sequence diversity among distinct populations within India and to determine the prevalent subtype. STUDY DESIGN/METHODS: Analysis of the 3 LTR was conducted from 28 HIV-1-positive samples:
- CXCR4 and CCR5 expression on CD4+ T cells in vivo and HIV-1 antigen beta-chemokine production in vitro after treatment with HIV-1 immunogen (REMUNE).
- J Hum Virol. 2000 Jan-Feb;3(1):44-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20234839
- Moss RB; Giermakowska WK; Diveley JP; Savary JR; Wallace MR; Maigetter RZ; Jensen FC; Carlo DJ; The Immune Response Corporation, Carlsbad, California 92008, USA.; shotdoc@imnr.com
- BACKGROUND: The chemokine receptors CXCR4 and CCR5 have been identified as the major coreceptors for HIV-1 on CD4+ cells and macrophages. The natural ligands for these receptors are SDF-1 and the beta-chemokines (MIP-1alpha, MIP-1beta, RANTES), respectively, and are the products of a variety of immune cells, including
- Inhibition of HIV-1 replication and infectivity by expression of a fusion protein, VPR-anti-integrase single-chain variable fragment (SFv): intravirion molecular therapies.
- J Hum Virol. 2000 Jan-Feb;3(1):6-15. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20234835
- BouHamdan M; Kulkosky J; Duan LX; Pomerantz RJ; Center for Human Virology, Department of Medicine, Jefferson; Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia,; Pennsylvania 19107, USA.
- OBJECTIVES: To deliver antiretroviral agents or other foreign proteins into progeny virions and evaluate their inhibitory effect on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) replication. STUDY DESIGN/METHODS: HIV-1 encodes proteins in addition to gag, pol, and env, some of which are packaged into virus particles. On
- Altered Th1/Th2 commitment in human CD4+ T cells with ageing.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 May;120(2):267-73. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20253008
- Sakata-Kaneko S; Wakatsuki Y; Matsunaga Y; Usui T; Kita T; Department of Clinical Bio-regulatory Science, Graduate School of; Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
- The human immune system undergoes continuous remodelling with the advancement of age. Since age-associated functional alterations in the immune system could be caused by a possible change in helper T cell regulation in elderly subjects, we comparatively studied the function of CD4+ T cells in peripheral blood obtained
- Frequent reversible membrane damage in peripheral blood B cells in human T cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I)-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP).
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 May;120(2):307-16. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20253014
- Furukawa Y; Bangham CR; Taylor GP; Weber JN; Osame M; Department of Immunology, Imperial College School of Medicine at; St Mary's, London, UK.
- Apoptosis in peripheral blood lymphocyte populations in HTLV-I-infected people in vivo was examined, to study the lymphocyte dynamics in HTLV-I infection. Freshly isolated lymphocytes from 10 non-infected healthy people, eight asymptomatic HTLV-I carriers and 15 patients with HAM/TSP were stained with FITC-labelled an
- Hydroxyurea inhibits the transactivation of the HIV-long-terminal repeat (LTR) promoter.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 May;120(2):317-23. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20253015
- Calzado MA; MacHo A; Lucena C; Munoz E; Departamento de Biologia Celular, Fisiologia e Inmunologia,; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain.
- HIV-1 gene expression is regulated by the promoter/enhancer located within the U3 region of the proviral 5 LTR that contains multiple potential cis-acting regulatory sites. Here we describe that the inhibitor of the cellular ribonucleoside reductase, hydroxyurea (HU), inhibited phorbol myristate acetate- or tumour ne
- Decreased CD95 expression on naive T cells from HIV-infected persons undergoing highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) and the influence of IL-2 low dose administration. Irhan Study Group.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 May;120(2):324-32. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20253016
- Amendola A; Poccia F; Martini F; Gioia C; Galati V; Pierdominici M; Marziali M; Pandolfi F; Colizzi V; Piacentini M; Girardi E; D'offizi G; Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Cellular Biology, Institute; for Infectious Diseases 'L. Spallanzani' I.R.C.C.S., Rome, Italy.
- The functional recovery of the immune system in HIV-infected persons receiving HAART and the role of adjuvant immune therapy are still matters of intensive investigation. We analysed the effects of HAART combined with cytokines in 22 naive asymptomatic individuals, randomized to receive HAART (n = 6), HAART plus a low
- Immunosuppressant effect of gold on IgG subclasses and IgE; evidence for sparing of Th2 responses.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 May;120(2):369-74. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20253023
- Kiely PD; Helbert MR; Miles J; Oliveira DB; Departments of Rheumatology, Immunology and Renal Medicine, St; George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.; patrick.kiely@ccmail.stgh-tr.sthames.nhs.uk
- We set out to examine the effect of gold treatment on the Th2-dependent antibodies IgG4 and IgE in relation to other IgG subclasses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Eighty-five gold-treated RA patients and 82 RA controls were studied. Serum IgG subclass concentrations were measured by ELISA, IgE was measure
- Human T cells with a type-2 cytokine profile are resistant to apoptosis induced by primary activation: consequences for immunopathogenesis.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 Jun;120(3):454-62. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20304599
- Carbonari M; Tedesco T; Del Porto P; Paganelli R; Fiorilli M; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Rome 'La; Sapienza', Rome, Italy.
- The mechanisms leading to a relative dominance of T cells producing type 2 cytokines in certain human immune disorders are still unclear. We investigated the relative susceptibility to apoptosis induced by primary in vitro activation of human type 1 (producing interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma)) or type 2 (producing IL-4) T
- Elevated serum concentrations of soluble CD14 in HIV- and HIV+ patients with tuberculosis in Africa: prolonged elevation during anti-tuberculosis treatment.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 Jun;120(3):483-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20304603
- Lawn SD; Labeta MO; Arias M; Acheampong JW; Griffin GE; Division of Communicable Diseases, St George's Hospital Medical; School, London, UK. dil3@cdc.gov
- Data are limited regarding serum concentrations of soluble CD14 (sCD14), a marker of macrophage activation, in patients with active tuberculosis (TB) and during drug treatment. In this study, concentrations of sCD14 were measured in serum samples obtained from 105 African subjects who were categorized into one of four
- Up-regulation of human T lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) tax/rex mRNA in infected lung tissues.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 Jun;120(3):488-98. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20304604
- Seki M; Higashiyama Y; Mizokami A; Kadota J; Moriuchi R; Kohno S; Suzuki Y; Takahashi K; Gojobori T; Katamine S; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Nagasaki University; School of Medicine, Nagasaki, Japan.
- HTLV-1 has been implicated in certain pulmonary diseases. We previously demonstrated that expression of HTLV-1 tax/rex mRNA, encoding the transcriptional transactivator Tax, was closely associated with infiltration of activated T lymphocytes into lung tissue. To explore mechanisms of tax/rex expression in the lung, ta
- Suppression of ongoing experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) in Lewis rats: synergistic effects of myelin basic protein (MBP) peptide 68-86 and IL-4.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 Jun;120(3):526-31. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20304609
- Xu LY; Huang YM; Yang JS; Van Der Meide PH; Link H; Xiao BG; Units of Experimental Neurobiology and Neuroimmunology, Division; of Neurology, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital,; Stockholm, Sweden.
- Mucosal myelin autoantigen administration effectively prevented EAE, but mostly failed to treat ongoing EAE. Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), for which EAE is considered an animal model, did not benefit from oral treatment with bovine myelin. We anticipated that autoantigen, administered together with a cytokine
- CD8+ cells suppress oil-induced arthritis.
- Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 Jun;120(3):532-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20304610
- Jansson AM; Lorentzen JC; Bucht A; Department of Medicine, Unit of Rheumatology, Karolinska; Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. asa.jansson@cmm.ki.se
- Oil-induced arthritis is a genetically restricted polyarthritis that develops in the DA rat after injection of the mineral oil Freund s incomplete adjuvant. Here, we investigated the role of the potentially disease-limiting cell populations CD8+ T cells, gammadelta T cells, natural killer (NK) cells and NK T cells in
- Antiangiogenic, antitumoural and antimetastatic effects of two distamycin A derivatives with anti-HIV-1 Tat activity in a Kaposi's sarcoma-like murine model.
- Clin Exp Metastasis. 1999;17(7):575-82. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20302179
- Possati L; Campioni D; Sola F; Leone L; Ferrante L; Trabanelli C; Ciomei M; Montesi M; Rocchetti R; Talevi S; Bompadre S; Caputo A; Barbanti-Brodano G; Corallini A; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ancona, Italy.; possati@popcsi.unian.it
- The antiangiogenic, antitumoural and antimetastatic effects of two novel sulphonic derivatives of distamycin A, PNU145156E and PNU153429, were studied in a Kaposi s sarcoma-like tumour model obtained by injecting nude mice with cells releasing extracellular HIV-Tat protein, derived from a tumour which developed in a B
- HIV/AIDS case management: views from the frontline.
- Care Manag J. 1999 Winter;1(1):19-28. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20295500
- Chernesky RH; Grube B; Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, New York,; NY 10023, USA.
- Case management has been a critical component of services to vulnerable populations for the past 20 years, and the knowledge base has been constantly evolving. This article offers an additional dimension to the study of case management practice by providing an opportunity for perceptions of case managers, heretofore r
- Synthetic thymic fraction 5: effects of high dose administration on circulating lymphocytes in patients.
- Cancer Biother Radiopharm. 1996 Apr;11(2):105-11. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20310075
- Cartei G; Sava G; Salerno G; Bergamo A; Cartei F; Sanzari M; Sala PG; Vigevani E; Tabaro G; Clocchiatti L; Medical Oncology Division, General Hospital, Udine, Italy.
- The synthetic pentapeptide (Arg-Lys-Asp-Val-Tyr; TP-5) corresponding to the active site of the hormone thymopoietin, was given at the dose of 300 mg/m2/day (1 day), higher than the usually administered, to a group of 27 immunodepressed patients in order to determine the tolerability and the immunomodulatory activity.
- Necessity of biotherapeutic treatments inducing TH1 cell functions in colorectal cancer.
- Cancer Biother Radiopharm. 1996 Dec;11(6):373-83. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20310047
- Contasta I; Pellegrini P; Berghella AM; Del Beato T; Canossi A; Di Rocco M; Adorno D; Casciani CU; Istituto CNR di Tipizzazione Tissutale e Problemi della Dialisi,; L'Aquila, Italia.
- Our previous data on colorectal cancer suggest that there are faults at the level of mechanisms of the proliferative responses of patients peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) to the interleukin (IL)-2 and IL-2 PBMC production, which increase with the stage advanc
- Antitumor vaccination with gene-transduced tumor cells expressing a fusion protein RM4/IFN-tau.
- Cancer Biother Radiopharm. 1997 Apr;12(2):123-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20310005
- Xiang J; Saskatoon Cancer Center, Department of Microbiology, College of; Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Our previous studies showed that secretion of a fusion protein RM4/IFN-tau from a mouse myeloma cell line VKCK/RM4-IFN-tau curtailed its tumorigenicity. Inoculation of VKCK/RM4-IFN-tau tumor cells further induced a protective immunity against a secondary challenge of parental VKCK tumor cells, in which the predominant
- Theoretical benefits of mitogen applications for HIV-1 infections.
- Cancer Biother Radiopharm. 1997 Jun;12(3):213-22. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20310016
- Wimer BM; Morris RE; JBMW Immunotherapeutics, Albuquerque, NM 87123-4255, USA.; jbmwimer@connectix.net
- Ideal treatment of HIV-1 infections should include an agent that can reverse the capacity of the virus to evade destruction by hiding in sanctuaries and by frequently mutating the epitopes it displays. The rapid proliferation of virions during the years of symptomatic quiescence obligates rapid replacement of CD4+ lym
- The patient who could not be discharged. How far should patient autonomy extend?
- JONAS Healthc Law Ethics Regul. 1999 Dec;1(4):23-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278810
- Bosek MS; Burton LA; Savage TA; Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- A male patient was admitted to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) unit for hemodialysis. His history revealed that he was homeless and that he had tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV+). He also had a history of alcohol and intravenous drug abuse and tuberculosis. Based on the results of a
- [Breast tuberculosis--a case report]
- Pneumologia. 1999 Oct-Dec;48(4):313-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20313412
- Pop M; Zaharie T; Fabian A; Fabian A; Man M; Clinica Pneumoftiziologica Leon Daniello, Cluj-Napoca.
- The authors report a case of breast tuberculosis in a 58-year-old patient in which the diagnosis was made with difficulty, initially the case being interpreted as a neoplastic process. This diagnosis should be considered in such cases. In our area, in the present tuberculosis endemic, the cases of tuberculosis with ex
- A flow cytometric method for measuring neutralization of HIV-1 subtype B and E primary isolates.
- Cytometry. 2000 Jun 1;40(2):141-50. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20265887
- Darden JM; Polonis VR; deSouza MS; Chantakulkij S; Brown AE; Birx DL; Pattanapanyasat K; Office for Research and Development, Center of Excellence for; Flow Cytometry, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok,; Thailand.
- BACKGROUND: Clinical trials testing candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) vaccines have required the use of HIV neutralization assays to detect responses to specific geographic subtypes of HIV-1. The variability in results seen with current p24 neutralization assay endpoints prompted us to assess the u
- Ketorolac improves recovery after outpatient anorectal surgery.
- Dis Colon Rectum. 2000 Jun;43(6):804-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20315613
- Place RJ; Coloma M; White PF; Huber PJ; Van Vlymen J; Simmang CL; Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern School of; Medicine, Dallas, USA.
- PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ketorolac combined with local anesthetics for anorectal surgery. METHODS: From June 1998 through March 1999, 123 outpatients undergoing anorectal surgery were entered into a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study involving three treatment g
- Cocaine use and HIV risk in out of treatment drug abusers.
- Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Mar 1;58(3):215-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220781
- Compton WM; Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of; Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA. compton@epi.wustl.edu
- During the initial phases of the HIV epidemic, epidemiological and prevention initiatives included a necessary focus on injection drug use which targeted, for the most part, heroin injectors. More recently, cocaine users have become a central focus for many HIV prevention interventions. This illustrates how researcher
- Sex related HIV risk behaviors: differential risks among injection drug users, crack smokers, and injection drug users who smoke crack.
- Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Mar 1;58(3):219-26. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220782
- Booth RE; Kwiatkowski CF; Chitwood DD; Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of; Medicine, Denver 80211, USA.
- This study was designed to assess differences in sex-related risk behaviors between drug injectors who did not smoke crack cocaine, crack smokers who did not inject drugs, and drug users who both injected drugs and smoked crack. Current drug users (i.e. used within the past 30 days) from 22 cities were recruited and a
- Frequency and intensity of crack use as predictors of women's involvement in HIV-related sexual risk behaviors.
- Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Mar 1;58(3):227-36. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220783
- Hoffman JA; Klein H; Eber M; Crosby H; Project Neighborhoods In Action, Friends Research Institute DC,; Washington 20910, USA.
- Recent trends in the progression of the AIDS epidemic in the United States indicate that women s rates of acquiring HIV are escalating more rapidly than are men s. Consequently, there has been both an increasing interest in and a need for research targeting substance-abusing women s in
- Sexual and drug use behaviors among female crack users: a multi-site sample.
- Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Mar 1;58(3):237-45. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220784
- Logan TK; Leukefeld C; Department of Psychiatry, Center on Drug and Alcohol Research,; University of Kentucky, Lexington 40506, USA. tklogan@pop.uky.edu
- The purpose of this paper was to compare female crack users who report exchanging sex for drugs and/or money with female crack users who did not report exchanging sex for drugs and/or money. A multi-site sample of (n = 4667) female crack users who participated in the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) AIDS Cooper
- The effects of psychiatric comorbidity on response to an HIV prevention intervention.
- Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Mar 1;58(3):247-57. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220785
- Compton WM; Cottler LB; Ben-Abdallah A; Cunningham-Williams R; Spitznagel EL; Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of; Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Drug abusers with psychiatric comorbidity are at high risk for becoming exposed to HIV. To address this compelling public health issue, our randomized HIV prevention study compares the effectiveness of the NIDA standard HIV testing and counseling protocol to a four session, peer-delivered, educational intervention for
- Patterns of HIV risk and alcohol use among African-American crack abusers.
- Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Mar 1;58(3):259-66. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220786
- Rasch RF; Weisen CA; MacDonald B; Wechsberg WM; Perritt R; Dennis ML; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing,; 27599, USA.
- Although the association between heavy alcohol use and HIV risk has been studied in treatment populations, we know little about patterns of alcohol use and HIV risk among out-of-treatment African-American drug users. This study examines the extent to which alcohol use affects HIV risk in a sample of 495 African-Americ
- Indigence, marginalization and HIV infection among Brazilian cocaine users.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20220787 P
- Balancing the risks and benefits of drinking water disinfection: disability adjusted life-years on the scale.
- Environ Health Perspect. 2000 Apr;108(4):315-21. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20216890
- Havelaar AH; De Hollander AE; Teunis PF; Evers EG; Van Kranen HJ; Versteegh JF; Van Koten JE; Slob W; National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM),; Bilthoven, The Netherlands. Arie.Havelaar@rivm.nl
- To evaluate the applicability of disability adjusted life-years (DALYs) as a measure to compare positive and negative health effects of drinking water disinfection, we conducted a case study involving a hypothetical drinking water supply from surface water. This drinking water supply is typical in The
- Decreased antioxidant defence in individuals infected by the human immunodeficiency virus.
- Eur J Clin Invest. 2000 May;30(5):454-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20270010
- Treitinger A; Spada C; Verdi JC; Miranda AF; Oliveira OV; Silveira MV; Moriel P; Abdalla DS; Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- BACKGROUND: The oxidative stress associated with HIV infection may be important for the progression of the disease because reactive oxygen species activate the nuclear transcription factor NF-kappaB, which is obligatory for HIV replication. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The activities of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dis
- Interactions of CCR5 and CXCR4 with CD4 and gp120 in human blood monocyte-derived dendritic cells.
- Exp Mol Pathol. 2000 Jun;68(3):133-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278050
- Xiao X; Kinter A; Broder CC; Dimitrov DS; Laboratory of Experimental and Computational Biology, NCI-FCRDC,; NIH, Frederick, Maryland, 21702-1201, USA.
- Dendritic cells (DC) and macrophages play an important role in the generation of immune responses and transmission of HIV infection. It has been recently found that, in the presence of gp120, CD4 can be efficiently coimmunoprecipitated by anti-CXCR4 antibodies from lymphocytes and monocytes but not from blood monocyte
- Inefficient formation of a complex among CXCR4, CD4 and gp120 in U937 clones resistant to X4 gp120-gp41-mediated fusion.
- Exp Mol Pathol. 2000 Jun;68(3):139-46. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278051
- Xiao X; Norwood D; Feng YR; Moriuchi M; Jones-Trower A; Stantchev TS; Moriuchi H; Broder CC; Dimitrov DS; Laboratory of Experimental and Computational Biology, NCI-FCRDC,; NIH, Frederick, Maryland, 21702-1201, USA.
- Certain subclones (designated as minus clones) of the promonocytic U937 cell line do not support efficient infection and fusion mediated by T cell line adapted (TCLA) X4 HIV-1 gp120-gp41 (Env) although the CXCR4 and CD4 concentrations at their surfaces are similar to those at the surfaces of clones susceptible to HIV-
- Immunological markers in HIV-infected pregnant and non-pregnant women.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20231671
- Vimercati A; Greco P; Lopalco PL; Loverro G; Fiore JR; Bettocchi S; Angarano G; Selvaggi L; Istituto di II Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica-Univ. di Bari,; Policlinico-11, Piazza Giulio Cesare 70124-, Bari, Italy.
- OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of pregnancy on the course of HIV infection by comparing the behaviour of total lymphocyte counts and lymphocyte subsets (CD4(+) and CD8(+) and their ratio) in a cohort of infected pregnant women. Setting: Tertiary referral centre for high risk obstetrics and infectious diseases in p
- Maternal complications after caesarean section in HIV infected women.
- Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2000 May;90(1):73-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20231677
- Vimercati A; Greco P; Loverro G; Lopalco PL; Pansini V; Selvaggi L; Istituto di II Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica-Univ. di Bari,; Policlinico-11, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 70124-, Bari, Italy.
- OBJECTIVE: To assess the intervention related risk in HIV-infected women, undergoing caesarean section (CS). SETTING: Tertiary care center for high risk obstetrics and infectious diseases in pregnancy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty-three HIV-positive women and one hundred and sixty-eight controls, cross matched for age
- Alterations in the immune system of patients with imminent preterm labour.
- Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2000;49(2):110-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20138090
- Oleszczuk J; Darmochwal-Kolarz D; Leszczynska-Gorzelak B; Rolinski J; Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, University School of; Medicine, Lublin, Poland. pregnan2eskulap.am.lublin.pl
- Premature labour is the major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The aetiology of most cases of preterm labour remains unknown. We tried to estimate whether immunological changes are present in patients with preterm labour. Fourteen patients with imminent preterm labour and 12 healthy women with uncomplicated
- Development and therapeutic effect of adoptively transferred T cells primed by tumor lysate-pulsed autologous dendritic cells in a patient with metastatic endometrial cancer.
- Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2000;49(3):194-203. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20195618
- Santin AD; Hermonat PL; Ravaggi A; Bellone S; Cowan C; Coke C; Pecorelli S; Cannon MJ; Parham GP; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic; Oncology, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark., USA.
- We describe a 65-year-old woman with a large surgically unresectable and chemoresistant liver metastasis of endometrial carcinoma who was treated by infusion with peripheral blood T cells stimulated with tumor lysate-pulsed autologous dendritic cells (DC). Extensive in vitro characterization of the DC-activated T cell
- Cyclic oscillations of neutrophils, monocytes, and CD8-positive lymphocytes in a healthy subject [letter]
- Haematologica. 2000 Apr;85(4):447-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20223350
- Carulli G; Marini A; Azzara A; Vanacore R; Petrini M
- The role of LFA-1, Mac-1, ICAM-1 and Ia in the induction of Th-2 type of immune response in spleen during murine syngeneic pregnancy.
- Indian J Biochem Biophys. 1999 Dec;36(6):405-14. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20303413
- Hegde UC; Nainan R; Institute for Research in Reproduction, Parel, Mumbai, India.; libirr@icmrirr.bom.nic.in
- Murine syngeneic pregnancy is characterized by the transient splenomegaly at mid gestation. Recent studies from our laboratory have indicated the initiation of T-cell dependent B-cell response in the spleen during early pregnancy (Hegde and Nainan 1998). Present studies were carried out to understand the role of cell
- Priming with Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein (MOMP) DNA followed by MOMP ISCOM boosting enhances protection and is associated with increased immunoglobulin A and Th1 cellular immune responses.
- Infect Immun. 2000 Jun;68(6):3074-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278080
- Dong-Ji Z; Yang X; Shen C; Lu H; Murdin A; Brunham RC; Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine,; University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E OW3.
- We previously reported that DNA vaccination was able to elicit cellular immune responses and partial protection against Chlamydia trachomatis infection. However, DNA immunization alone did not generate immune responses or protection as great as that induced by using live organisms. In this study, we evaluated the immu
- Extending the CD4(+) T-cell epitope specificity of the Th1 immune response to an antigen using a Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium delivery vehicle.
- Infect Immun. 2000 Jun;68(6):3079-89. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278081
- Lo-Man R; Langeveld JP; Deriaud E; Jehanno M; Rojas M; Clement JM; Meloen RH; Hofnung M; Leclerc C; Unite de Biologie des Regulations Immunitaires, Institut; Pasteur, Paris, France. rloman@pasteur.fr
- We analyzed the CD4 T-cell immunodominance of the response to a model antigen (Ag), MalE, when delivered by an attenuated strain of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (SL3261*pMalE). Compared to purified MalE Ag administered with adjuvant, the mapping of the peptide-specific proliferative responses showed qualita
- Identification and characterization of murine cytotoxic T cells that kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278106
- Silva CL; Lowrie DB
- As we seek to develop and evaluate new vaccines against tuberculosis, it is desirable that we understand the mechanisms of protective immunity in our models. Adoptive transfer of protection with hsp65-specific T-cell clones from infected or vaccinated mice into naive mice had indicated that cytotoxic T cells can make
- Brucella abortus strain RB51 as a vector for heterologous protein expression and induction of specific Th1 type immune responses.
- Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278110
- Vemulapalli R; He Y; Boyle SM; Sriranganathan N; Schurig GG
- Brucella abortus strain RB51 is a stable, rough, attenuated mutant widely used as a live vaccine for bovine brucellosis. Our ultimate goal is to develop strain RB51 as a preferential vector
- Investigation into the mechanism of gamma interferon-mediated inhibition of Toxoplasma gondii in murine astrocytes.
- Infect Immun. 2000 Jun;68(6):3426-30. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278128
- Halonen SK; Weiss LM; Department of Natural Sciences, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New; York 10522, USA.
- Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that is a common opportunistic pathogen of the central nervous system in AIDS patients. Gamma interferon (IFN-gamma) alone or in combination with interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, or tumor necrosis factor alpha significantly inhibits the growth of T. gondii in murine a
- Gram-positive bacteria are potent inducers of monocytic interleukin-12 (IL-12) while gram-negative bacteria preferentially stimulate IL-10 production.
- Infect Immun. 2000 Jun;68(6):3581-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278149
- Hessle C; Andersson B; Wold AE; Department of Clinical Immunology, Goteborg University, SE-413; 46 Goteborg, Sweden. christina.hessle@immuno.gu.se
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-12 are two cytokines secreted by monocytes/macrophages in response to bacterial products which have largely opposite effects on the immune system. IL-12 activates cytotoxicity and gamma interferon (IFN-gamma) secretion by T cells and NK cells, whereas IL-10 inhibits these functions. In th
- Gamma interferon is essential for clearing Mycobacterium genavense infection.
- Infect Immun. 2000 Jun;68(6):3720-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20278168
- Ehlers S; Richter E; Division of Molecular Infection Biology, Research Center Borstel,; D-23845 Borstel, Germany. sehlers@fz-borstel.de
- Factors determining the in vivo replication of the opportunistic pathogen Mycobacterium genavense are largely unknown. Following intravenous injection of a patient isolate, M. genavense could not be recovered by culture or detected by PCR in the livers or spleens of infected BALB/c mice. In contrast, M. genavense was
- Tuberculosis in an area bordering east London: significant local variations when compared to national data.
- Infection. 2000 Mar-Apr;28(2):103-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20244253
- Melzer M; Storring RA; Bagg LR; Dept. of Microbiology, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.; mark.melzer@gstt.sthames.nhs.uk
- From September 1996 to June 1997, in an area bordering East London, we prospectively collected epidemiological, clinical and microbiological data on all patients with newly diagnosed culture-positive tuberculosis and compared these to national data based on notifications. The significant differences were that tubercul
- Neurocognitive disorders seen in HIV disease.
- Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2000 Jan-Feb;21(1):51-70. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20297544
- Ungvarski PJ; Trzcianowska H; Visiting Nurse Service of New York, New York 10001, USA.; PUNGVARS@mail1.VNSNY.org
- Despite dramatic improvements in the therapeutic management of clients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease, cognitive disorders still appear as clinical manifestations of the illness trajectory. The development of neuro-cognitive impairment is associated with high levels of HIV activity and the resultant s
- Access of vulnerable groups to antiretroviral therapy among persons in care for HIV disease in the United States. HCSUS Consortium. HIV Cost and Services Utilization Study.
- Health Serv Res. 2000 Jun;35(2):389-416. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20313605
- Andersen R; Bozzette S; Shapiro M; St. Clair P; Morton S; Crystal S; Goldman D; Wenger N; Gifford A; Leibowitz A; Asch S; Berry S; Nakazono T; Heslin K; Cunningham W; Department of Health Services, University of California at Los; Angeles 90095-1772, USA.
- OBJECTIVE: To employ the behavioral model of health services use in examining the extent to which predisposing, enabling, and need factors explain the treatment of the HIV-positive population in the United States with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). DATA SOURCE: A nationa
- A rat model for human T lymphocyte virus type I-associated myeloneuropathy. down-regulation of bcl-2 expression and increase in sensitivity to TNF-alpha of the spinal oligodendrocytes.
- J Neuroimmunol. 2000 Jul 1;106(1-2):105-13. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20275727
- Jiang X; Ikeda H; Tomaru U; Morita K; Tanaka Y; Yoshiki T; Department of Pathology, Hokkaido University School of Medicine,; Kita-ku, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Sapporo, Japan.
- We reported that the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) expression and apoptotic death of oligodendrocytes appeared to be a major pathogenesis of the demyelination of spinal cords of Wistar-King-Aptekman-Hokudai (WKAH) rats with human T lymphocyte virus type I (HTLV-I) infection, HAM rats. In the present study, w
- CD8(+) T cells from Theiler's virus-resistant BALB/cByJ mice downregulate pathogenic virus-specific CD4(+) T cells.
- J Neuroimmunol. 2000 Jul 1;106(1-2):43-52. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20275720
- Haynes LM; Vanderlugt CL; Dal Canto MC; Melvold RW; Miller SD; Department of Microbiology-Immunology, Northwestern University; Medical School, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
- Theiler s murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV) is a picornavirus which induces an immune-mediated demyelinating disease in susceptible strains of mice and serves as a relevant animal model for multiple sclerosis. Treatment with low dose irradiation prior to infection with the BeAn strain of TMEV renders the genetical
- Role of astrocytes in antigen presentation and naive T-cell activation.
- J Neuroimmunol. 2000 Jul 1;106(1-2):69-77. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20275723
- Cornet A; Bettelli E; Oukka M; Cambouris C; Avellana-Adalid V; Kosmatopoulos K; Liblau RS; INSERM U 267, Paul Brousse Hospital, 14 avenue Paul; Vaillant-Couturier, 94807, Villejuif, France.
- Astrocytes may have a role in antigen presentation in inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) such as MS and EAE. In this study, we have assessed whether purified astrocyte cultures could stimulate naive CD4(+) or CD8(+) T-cells from TCR transgenic mice. As previously described, astrocytes sustained
- A controlled study of relative periodontal attachment loss in people with HIV infection.
- J Clin Periodontol. 2000 Apr;27(4):273-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20244428
- Robinson PG; Boulter A; Birnbaum W; Johnson NW; Guy's, King's and St. Thomas's Dental Institute, King's College; London.
- OBJECTIVE: To compare the progression of periodontal destruction in people with and without HIV. METHOD: Relative attachment loss on 6 index teeth was compared between 19 people with HIV and 17 people without HIV infection over 12 and 18 month follow ups. RESULTS: The proportions of sites with 1, 2 or 3 mm of relative
- Mirtazapine for depression in patients with human immunodeficiency virus [letter]
- J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2000 Apr;20(2):265-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20231238
- Elliott AJ; Roy-Byrne PP
- A retrospective survey of mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV infection in Malaysia: analysis of 182 cases.
- J Dermatol. 2000 Apr;27(4):225-32. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20284499
- Jing W; Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai Medical College, China.
- A retrospective analysis of 182 HIV positive Malaysians was done in two centers, the University Hospital Kuala Lumpur (UHKL) and the General Hospital Kuala Lumpur (GHKL) from March 1997 to February 1998. Demographic and clinical data were analyzed. The analysis showed that 130 out of 182 patients had mucocutaneous dis
- A case of adult T-cell lymphoma leukemia with hemophagocytic syndrome.
- J Dermatol. 2000 Apr;27(4):280-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20284509
- Inoue Y; Johno M; Matuoka M; Zushou Y; Ono T; Department of Dermatology, Kumamoto University School of; Medicine, Japan.
- A 62-year-old Japanese woman was admitted to our clinic with virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (VAHS) in subcutaneous adult T-cell lymphoma leukemia (ATLL). Bone marrow aspiration showed hypocellularity, histiocytic hyperplasia, and hemophagocytosis. There was serological evidence of chronic
- HIV infection in Varanasi.
- J Commun Dis. 1999 Jun;31(2):117-20. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20270896
- Gulati AK; Nath G; Department of Microbiology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,; India.
- A total of 6038 serum samples collected from individuals staying/residing in the eastern part of northern India , were screened for antibodies against HIV. The screening was done by ELISA and followed by confirmation of reactive samples by Western Blot. The seropositivity was detecte
- A new focus of visceral leishmaniasis in sub-Himalayan (Kumaon) region of northern India.
- J Commun Dis. 1999 Jun;31(2):73-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20270890
- Singh S; Biswas A; Wig N; Aggarwal P; Sood R; Wali JP; Department of Laboratory Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
- A localised focus of visceral leishmaniasis is reported for the first time from Kumaon region of North India . During a period of 18 months from July 1997 to December 1998 several cases of pyrexia of unknown origin with unresponsiveness to antibiotics and anti-tubercular treatments w
- Development of neonatal Th1/Th2 function.
- Int Rev Immunol. 2000;19(2-3):157-71. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20224777
- Adkins B; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Miami; Medical School, FL 33136, USA. radkins@mednet.med.miami.edu
- Newborn animals generally mount poor T cell-mediated immune responses in vivo. As a result, neonates fall prey to infectious agents and diseases which have little impact on immunocompetent adult animals. For some time, it was believed that this phenomenon was due to an intrinsic inability of newborns to mount developm
- A national survey of disinfection techniques for flexible nasendoscopes in UK ENT out-patient departments.
- J Laryngol Otol. 2000 Mar;114(3):202-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20287918
- Banfield GK; Hinton AE; Department of Otolaryngology, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
- Flexible fibre-optic nasendoscopes have become a ubiquitous ENT out-patient tool for the inspection of the nasopharynx, larynx and hypopharynx. Disinfection of the instrument between patient use is important to prevent potential spread of infection but the methods used vary considerably. We designed a questionnaire wh
- Mololipids, a new series of anti-HIV bromotyramine-derived compounds from a sponge of the order verongida.
- J Nat Prod. 2000 Apr;63(4):501-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20249184
- Ross SA; Weete JD; Schinazi RF; Wirtz SS; Tharnish P; Scheuer PJ; Hamann MT; Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Mississippi, USA.
- A new series of lipids called mololipids have been identified from an Hawaiian sponge of the order Verongida. The structures of these lipids was deduced from spectroscopic data of the lipid mixture combined with GC-MS analysis. The core of this novel series of lipids is a bromotyramine homoserine-derived moiety known
- HIV-inhibitory cembrane derivatives from a Philippines collection of the soft coral Lobophytum species.
- J Nat Prod. 2000 Apr;63(4):531-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20249194
- Rashid MA; Gustafson KR; Boyd MR; Laboratory of Drug Discovery Research and Development,; Developmental Therapeutics Program, Division of Cancer Treatment; and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Frederick Cancer; Research and Development Center, Frederick, MD 21702-1201, USA.
- Bioassay-guided fractionation of an aqueous extract of a Philippine Islands collection of the soft coralLobophytum sp. concentrated its HIV-inhibitory activity into fractions rich in cembranoid diterpenes. Lobohedleolide (1), (7Z)-lobohedleolide (2), and a new compound, 17-dimethylaminolobohedleolide (3), were purifie
- Devic's neuromyelitis optica and HIV-1 infection [letter]
- J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2000 Jun;68(6):795-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20326443
- Blanche P; Diaz E; Gombert B; Sicard D; Rivoal O; Brezin A
- Cobalamin level is related to self-reported and clinically rated mood and to syndromal depression in bereaved HIV-1(+) and HIV-1(-) homosexual men.
- J Psychosom Res. 2000 Feb;48(2):177-85. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20185634
- Baldewicz TT; Goodkin K; Blaney NT; Shor-Posner G; Kumar M; Wilkie FL; Baum MK; Eisdorfer C; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University; Medical Center, PO Box 3119, Durham, NC 27710, USA.; balde002@mc.duke.edu
- OBJECTIVE: An examination of the relationship of plasma cobalamin (vitamin B(12)) level to overall psychological distress, specific mood states, and major depressive disorder was conducted in 159 bereaved men (90 HIV-1(+) and 69 HIV-1(-)). METHODS: The relationship of a continuous measure of cobalamin level to psychol
- Synthesis and evaluation of "AZT-HEPT", "AZT-pyridinone", and "ddC-HEPT" conjugates as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase.
- J Med Chem. 2000 May 18;43(10):1927-39. Unique Identifier :