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Monitoring HIV infection in Minas Gerais state: 15-year assessment of adults li...
Mendicino,Cássia Cristina Pinto; Silva,Gabriella Jomara da; Braga,Letícia Penna; Colosimo,Enrico Antônio; Guimarães,Mark Drew CroslandAbstract INTRODUCTION The first Brazilian HIV treatment recommendation was put forward in 1996, resulting in 12 subsequent guidelines. Several changes were made regarding “when” and “how” to begin treatment. The latest guideline recommends immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aimed to describe the evolution of HIV treatment among people living with HIV (PLHIV) who initiated ART betwe...
Osteopenia and osteoporosis among treatment-experienced people living with HIV
Lara,Bárbara Marques de Castro; Pádua,Cristiane Menezes de; Mendicino,Cássia Cristina Pinto; Rocha,Gustavo MachadoAbstract Introduction Life expectancy of people living with human immunodeficiency (PLHIV) has increased mainly due to the accessibility and effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, adverse effects from long-term use of antiretrovirals, and the physiological changes associated with aging, may compromise the quality of life of PLHIV, in addition to causing new demands on the healthcare system. Obj...