A5024405627- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Glutathione Transferases and Polymorphisms
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
- Bone health and treatments
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2020-2025
King's College London
2024
National Health Service
2020
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
2016-2018
Maidstone Hospital
2016
East Sussex County Council
2014
The sexualised use of recreational drugs (Mephedrone, GBL/GHB, Crystal Meth) generally known as 'chemsex' in men who have sex with (MSM) is thought to be associated sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition; however there little data showing a direct relationship. We reviewed 130 randomly selected cases MSM an STI attending our service and controls (MSM the did not STI) between 5 May 2015 2 November 2015. Reported condomless anal was significantly higher 90/121 (74%) compared 65/122...
Abstract Vaccine hesitancy is a leading threat to public health, but little known about the beliefs and mindsets that drive vaccine hesitancy, especially among people of Black ethnicities. This study aimed understand related their relationship with SARS-CoV-2 uptake in UK residents ethnicities living HIV. Adults self-reported HIV were recruited at 12 clinics England. Participants completed questionnaires clinic, including an adapted version Beliefs Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ) assess...
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To describe the clinical epidemiology of COVID-19 in people black ethnicity living with HIV UK.
To describe HIV care outcomes in people of Black ethnicities living England during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2; disease 2019 [COVID-19]) pandemic.
Abstract Objectives Our objective was to describe the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in people African ancestry with HIV UK. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional analysis CVD Black aged ≥40 years and estimated 10‐year using QRISK®3‐2018. Correlations between body mass index (BMI) were described Pearson correlation coefficients, associated ≥5% logistic regression. Results included 833 median age 54 years; 54% female, 50% living obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m 2 ), 61% had...
Sickle cell trait (SCT) has been associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in African Americans, although evidence for its impact Africans and people HIV is currently lacking. We conducted a cross-sectional study investigating the association between SCT of ancestry UK.
Each of the three patients reported in this article presented with dermatomyositis at various stages their advanced ovarian cancer. Dermatomyositis was presenting feature and preceded diagnosis cancer by several months one patient. In another patient, occurred just prior to scheduled third cycle palliative chemotherapy after surgical debulking for stage 4 disease. The patient pathognomonic diagnostic features recurrence. Diagnosis delayed least two these patients; however, once appropriately...
A 79-year-old woman was prescribed bisphosphonates 3 years ago for osteoporosis. At the time of first prescription, she received counselling directions on how to take her medication, which stringently adhered to. However, accidentally aspirated an alendronic acid tablet and subsequently developed respiratory tract symptoms. An emergency bronchoscopy performed. We describe marked bronchoscopic changes following aspiration acid.
Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). An imbalance between increased production reactive oxygen species reduced antioxidant defenses results disruption to downstream cellular signaling subsequent renal cell apoptosis senescence, fibrosis, vascular injury.1Duni A. Liakopoulos V. Roumeliotis S. et al.Oxidative evolution disease: untangling Ariadne's thread.Int J Mol Sci. 2019; 20https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20153711Crossref...
Objectives COVID-19 disproportionately affected people of Black ethnicities whilst also negatively affecting the health, wellbeing and livelihoods living with HIV. This may have been amplified by pre-existing socioeconomic marginalisation, poorer structural racism. Despite being pandemic, little is known about lived experiences pandemic within these communities. Given disparities, this paper explores among HIV in England.
<h3>Background/introduction</h3> Recreational drug (RD) use is increasing in men who have sex with (MSM) and increases sexual risk taking behaviour possibly attendances for PEPSE. <h3>Aim(s)/objectives</h3> To identify Club during PEPSE MSM 2013/4 compared to 2015. <h3>Methods</h3> Review attendance two 4-month periods: November 2013 February 2014 March 2015 June <h3>Results</h3> 152 attended PEPSE: 51 101 The median age was 31 (18–79) years. Documentation of episode increased significantly...
<h3>Background/introduction</h3> The sexualised use of recreational drugs (Mephedrone, GBL/GHB, Crystal Meth) is thought to be associated with STI acquisition however there little data showing a direct relationship. <h3>Methods</h3> We reviewed 130 cases MSM an attending our service and controls (MSM the who did not have STI) between 5<sup>th</sup> May 2015 2<sup>nd</sup> Nov (6 months). collected demographic data, sexual behaviour, drug diagnoses. <h3>Results</h3> In 6-month period were...
Results• Mean Age 25.8yrs Type of Follow upClinic up Attendance Number calls to contact patient
<h3>Introduction</h3> Black communities living with HIV in the UK, a diverse population who experience multiple and intersecting disadvantage, had higher risk of death due to COVID-19 than white British people. However, there is lack qualitative data exploring impact pandemic this group. <h3>Methods</h3> In June- August 2022, we conducted five focus group discussions people black ethnicity (n=28), one did not have (n=8). Participants were aged 21–72 years; 60% female; 88% African. Topic...