A5081244590- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Bartonella species infections research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Genital Health and Disease
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Helminth infection and control
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
University of California System
2024
University of California, San Diego
2018-2024
UC San Diego Health System
2019-2023
Abstract Background Weight gain and associated metabolic complications are increasingly prevalent among people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH). Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) incretin-based therapies for diabetes weight management that have been shown to result in substantial loss; however, studies of their effects PWH limited. Methods A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted who were taking GLP-1RAs at the University California, San Diego Owen...
We report a case of Bartonella quintana endocarditis in homeless man with congenital bicuspid aortic valve and significant cat exposure living downtown San Diego, California.
Abstract Background Weight gain and associated metabolic complications are increasingly prevalent among people with HIV (PWH), especially those initiating second-generation integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs). Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) incretin-based therapies for diabetes that have been shown to result in substantial weight loss; however, studies of their efficacy PWH limited. We aimed describe the prescribing practices clinical outcomes GLP-1 RA use...
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by serovars L1, L2, and L3 of Chlamydia trachomatis. We here report case venereum, confirmed PCR testing, which mimicked malignancy on CT imaging.
Abstract Background Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected parasitic that affects >6 million people in the Americas, including >200,000 United States (US). Medical provider knowledge of CD key to decreasing morbidity and transmission; however, few studies have assessed diagnostic practices US health systems serving at-risk patients. Our study aimed describe existing approaches diagnosing California Texas. Methods Site-based research teams at four hospital (the University [UC] San...