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Differences in the Alveolar Macrophage Proteome in Transgenic Mice Expressing Human SP-A1 and SP-A2
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Surfactant protein A (SP-A) plays a number of roles in lung host defense and innate immunity. There are two human genes,
Editorial for Journal of Proteomics and Genomics Research: Second Issue
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An editorial for the second issue highlights notable contributions and reaffirms peer review and openness as pillars for the field.
Correlation of Cryptococcal Antigen Assay with C-reactive Protein as Serum and Urine Biomarker in Cryptococcal Meningitis: Experience in a Tertiary Hospital
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The incidence of cryptococcal meningitis caused by Direct microscopic examination of the CSF samples from clinically suspected cases of fungal meningitis was done by India Ink staining for the capsule demonstration and isolation of the
Pattern of Use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Regimens and Pattern of Occurrence of Adverse Drug Reactions in an Indian Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patients
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In India, Human immunodeficiency (HIV) infected patients with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are at higher risk of developing adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The aim of this study was to characterize the pattern of use of HAART, occurrence, incidence, severity and causality of ADRs to HAART in Indian HIV positive patients. This was a prospective observational study conducted between August 2009 and May 2012. Enrolled HIV positive patients were intensively monitored for ADRs with fixed dose antiretroviral therapy as per National AIDS Control organization (NACO).World Health Organization (WHO) definition of ADR was adopted to detect ADRs to HAART and classified based on WHO advers...
When and How Should we be Measuring Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Resource-Limited Settings?
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This perspective reviews practical approaches to measuring ART adherence in resource‑limited settings. It weighs self‑report, pill counts, pharmacy refill data, and biologic measures, emphasizing feasibility, bias, and programmatic integration to support sustainable HIV care.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Disclosure of HIV Diagnosis to Infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in Public Health Care Facilities in Gauteng, South Africa
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HIV infected children who started antiretroviral therapy (ART) in public health facilities in South Africa have survived to older age and disclosure has become an essential part of their care. Available data on HIV disclosure to children were collected much earlier in the provision of ART in South Africa. The aim of the study was to (a) determine the characteristics of caregivers of pediatric HIV patients in Gauteng, South Africa, (b) estimate the prevalence and timing of HIV disclosure among these patients, and (c) assess the factors associated with disclosure status. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 286 caregivers of paediatric ART children aged 4–17 in two centres in Gauteng, South Africa. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. The highest proportion of care givers were biological mothers (n=140, 49.3%). The mean age of the children was 8.5 years, (range 4-17 years). More than a third (n=99, 34%) were disclosed th...
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms associated with alimentary fatty liver disease are not genetic risk factors for treatment-associated hepatic steatosis in HIV patients on HAART
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Analyzing SNPs linked to fatty liver disease, this study finds no association with HAART‑related hepatic steatosis in HIV patients. The work underscores the multifactorial nature of antiretroviral toxicity and points to metabolic and pharmacologic contributors beyond common variants.
Demographics, Clinical Profile and Outcome among the HIV Infected Persons Hospitalized in the HAART Era in Barbados.
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HAART has resulted in significant decline in morbidity and mortality from HIV. However, it is unclear if the trends have continued in the current HAART era. An understanding of healthcare utilization patterns is important for optimization of care and resource allocation. We examined the diagnoses for hospitalizations of patients with HIV and their clinical and demographic profile years after the introduction of HAART. A retrospective audit of the HIV admissions from July 2009 through June 2010. The case notes of all the adult admissions where one of the discharge diagnoses was HIV infection was reviewed. Data including the demographics, date of diagnosis, treatment and the follow up details, admission outcome and the final diagnosis were extracted from the case notes.
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
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A concise review of chronic atrial fibrillation covers mechanisms, stroke risk, and rate versus rhythm control. It highlights anticoagulation strategies and shared decision‑making to individualize therapy.
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for Determination of Febuxostat in Human Plasma to Support A Bioequivalence Study
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A reliable, selective and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS) assay has been proposed for the determination of febuxostat in human plasma using indomethacin as the internal standard (IS). The analyte and IS were extracted from 200 µL of human plasma via liquid-liquid extraction using methyl tert-butyl ether. Chromatography was performed on Hypurity C18 (100 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 µm) column under isocratic conditions. Detection of analyte and IS was done by tandem mass spectrometry, operating in negative ionization and multiple reaction monitoring mode. The deprotonated precursor to product ion transitions monitored for febuxostat and indomethacin were m/z 315.1 →271.0 and 356.1→312.0 respectively. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) of the method were 0.0025 µg/mL and 0.05 µg/mL respectively. The linear dynamic range validated for febuxostat was 0.05-6.00 µg/mL. The intra-batch and inter-batch precisi...