A5046839352- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Helminth infection and control
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Sex work and related issues
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2016-2025
University of Chicago
2025
Health Net
2023
Institute of Human Virology
2017-2022
University of Maryland, College Park
2021-2022
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2022
Prevention Institute
2022
Global Virus Network
2021-2022
Emory University
2022
Johns Hopkins University
2022
Abstract Background People who inject drugs have a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and significant disease associated with drug use; however, HCV treatment often occurs in absence interventions to address opioid use disorder use–related harms. The impact concurrent initiation agonist therapy (OAT) on outcomes is unknown. Methods In this prospective, open-label, observational trial at harm reduction organization’s drop-in center Washington, DC, 100 patients chronic infection,...
1. Faecal samples from 19 commercial, 65 week old free-range egg laying flocks were examined to assess the prevalence and number of parasitic nematode eggs. Data collected characterise housing, husbandry, behaviour welfare examine possible relationships with counts. 2. Eggs at least one genus present in faeces all flocks. Heterakis eggs detected 17 (89%) flocks, Ascaridia 16 (84%), Trichostrongylus 9 (47%), Syngamus 6 (32%). counts (FEC) greatest for Heterakis. 3. For each genus, there was...
<h3>Importance</h3> The 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management High Blood Pressure in Adults lowered systolic diastolic blood pressure thresholds hypertension to 130 80 mm Hg, respectively. This represents a reduction 10 Hg both levels used define compared with previous guidelines, such as Seventh Report Joint National Committee on Treatment (JNC 7). <h3>Objectives</h3> To estimate...
In December 2016, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health updated its HIV guidelines to a Treat All approach, expanding antiretroviral therapy (ART) eligibility all individuals with infection, regardless CD4+ cell count, and recommending ART be initiated within two weeks diagnosis (i.e., Test strategy). The policy was first piloted in 32 local government areas (LGAs). primary objective this study evaluate clinical outcomes adult patients on during pilot. We conducted retrospective cohort...
Accurate SARS-CoV-2 serological assays are critical for COVID-19 serosurveillance. However, previous studies have indicated possible cross-reactivity of these assays, including in areas where malaria is endemic.
Patients with migraine suffer from high morbidity related to the repeated headache attacks, characteristic of disorder, poor sleep, and a prevalence comorbid psychosocial disorders. Current pharmacological therapies do not address these aspects migraine, but nonpharmacological treatments such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) have been shown improve both pain psychological well-being. In this secondary analysis, we examined change over time in sleep quality outcomes magnetic...
Abstract Introduction Current healthcare systems fail to provide adequate HIV services men. In Zambia, 25% of adult men living with were unaware their status in 2018, and 12% those who statu not receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) due pervasive barriers testing (HTS) linkage ART. To identify key priority populations link them care treatment, we implemented the Community Impact Reach Key Underserved Individuals for Treatment Support (CIRKUITS) project. We present HTS ART results from first...
Abstract We describe referrals and uptake of long-acting injectable cabotegravir/rilpivirine at an academic clinic in Chicago. In a pharmacy-led model, 118 (18%) people with HIV were referred 78 (12%) initiated from 1 January 2021 to 31 May 2023. Implementation, especially for who not virally suppressed, requires further support patients, providers, systems.
This study aimed to identify predictors of time first interruption in treatment (IIT) and ever being interrupted ART among PLHIV Nigeria using a national longitudinal dataset that covers all PEPFAR-funded implementing partners inform strategies prevent IIT. retrospective cohort used data from Nigeria’s National Data Repository (NDR). The NDR is de-identified database over 1.9 million who received beginning 2004 owned by the Federal Ministry Health (FMoH). contains patient-level demographics,...
As the HIV epidemic threatens social fabric of countries struggling with prevalence rates as high 10% to 30%, access antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone is only beginning clinical challenge. There a need identify adherence indicators that will ensure long-term treatment success. A cross-sectional review 921 adult patients on ART for at least 1 year was conducted. Through an administered survey, key were found be highly correlated patient adherence. The rate in this sample 72% after being...
Background Several live attenuated vaccines were shown to provide temporary protection against a variety of infectious diseases through stimulation the host innate immune system. Objective To test hypothesis that countries using oral polio vaccine (OPV) have lower cumulative number cases diagnosed with COVID-19 per 100,000 population (CP100K) compared those only inactivated (IPV). Methods In an ecological study, CP100K was between OPV vs IPV. We used random-effect meta-analysis technique...
A postal survey of worming practices on West Country dairy farms was undertaken and farmers were requested to send faecal samples for nematode egg counts. The majority the who responded had a control policy which based mixture anthelmintics pasture rotation. Sixty‐five per cent tumed out calves same paddock each year 57 treated their stock with during second year. Ninety submitted analysis but only 16 contained sufficient eggs justify repeat counts eight these produced enough in vitro tests....