Moving from theory to research practice: Implementing an effective dyadic intervention to improve antiretroviral adherence for clinic patients

Article Abstract:

The development, content, and testing of SMART couples, and effective antiretroviral adherence intervention that is grounded in social action theory and designed to enhance social support for ART adherence is described. It was suggested that providers routinely encourage their patients to bring a partner or family member to routine clinic appointments to help foster concrete support, which would enable the partner or family member to become an effective member of the patient's team.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Analysis, Action research

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Effects of Hepatitis C virus coinfection on survival in veterans with HIV treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy

Article Abstract:

A study cohort that consisted of HIV-infected veterans on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) receiving care at US Department of Veterans Affairs facilities is described. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important predictor of the mortality of HIV-infected veterans due to the success of HAART in extending the lives of HIV patients.

Prevention

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Immunosuppression, Hepatitis C infection, and acute renal failure in HIV-infected patients

Article Abstract:

The effect of CD4 cell count on the incidence rate (IR) of acute renal failure (ARF) in ambulatory HIV-infected patients with access to highly active antiretroviral therapy is estimated. Results reveal that immunosuppression and hepatitis C virus confection are associated with increased IRs of ARF in ambulatory HIV-I-infected patients.

United States, Immunosuppressive agents

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