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New and Noteworthy
 
July  2008
 
General Reports
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Efficacy of an HIV/AIDS Symptom Management Manual.
 Wantland DJ, Holzemer WL, Moezzi S, et al  
J Pain Symptom Manage. 2008 Apr 7
 Abstract
 
Mild-to-Moderate Symptoms during the First Year of Antiretroviral Therapy Worsen Quality of Life
in HIV-Infected Individuals.
 Mannheimer SB, Wold N, Gardner EM, et al  
Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Feb 15
Abstract
 
HIV symptoms.
 Portillo CJ, Holzemer WL, Chou FY .
 Annu Rev Nurs Res. 2007;25:259-91.
 Abstract
 
HIV-related symptoms.
 Potthoff A, Brockmeyer NH.
Urologe A. 2006 Nov 21
 Abstract
 
Self-Care Strategies and Sources of Information for HIV/AIDS Symptom Management.
 Chou FY, Holzemer WL, Portillo CJ, Slaughter R.
 Nurs Res. 2004 Sep-Oct;53(5):332-339
 Abstract
 
Symptom-based framework for assessing quality of HIV care.
 Asch SM, Fremont AM, Turner BJ, et al 
Int J Qual Health Care. 2004 Feb;16(1):41-50.
 Abstract

Testing a Predictive Model of the Use of HIV/AIDS Symptom Self-Care Strategies.
 Chou FY.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2004 Feb;18(2):109-17
 Abstract
   
  Physiological and Psychological Effects of Exercise Interventions in HIV Disease.
 Dudgeon WD, Phillips KD, Bopp CM, Hand GA. 
AIDS Patient Care STDS 2004 Feb;18(2):81-98.
 Abstract
Anorexia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Dronabinol and Marijuana in HIV-Positive Marijuana Smokers: Caloric Intake, Mood,
and Sleep.
Haney M, Gunderson EW, Rabkin J, et al
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Jun 21;
 Abstract

Assessment of hunger and appetite and their relationship to food intake in persons
with HIV infection.
Lennie TA, Neidig JL, Stein KF, Smith BA.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2001 May-Jun;12(3):66-74
 Abstract
Nausea
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Marijuana Use and Its Association With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-
Infected Persons With Moderate to Severe Nausea.
de Jong BC, Prentiss D, McFarland W, Machekano R, Israelski DM.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Jan 1;38(1):43-46.
 Abstract

Characteristics of nausea reported by HIV-infected patients initiating combination antiretroviral
regimens.
Reynolds NR, Neidig JL
Clin Nurs Res 2002 Feb;11(1):71-88
 Abstract
 
Dysphasia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Dysphagia in a HIV patient: concern for the etiology?
 Bobba RK, El-Dika SS, Arsura EL.
South Med J. 2007 Jan;100(1):61-2.
 Abstract
Fever
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Fever of Unknown Origin in HIV/AIDS Patients.
Hot A, Schmulewitz L, Viard JP, Lortholary O.
 Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2007 Dec;21(4):1013-32.
 Abstract
Sleep Disorders
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Dronabinol and Marijuana in HIV-Positive Marijuana Smokers: Caloric Intake, Mood,
and Sleep.
 Haney M, Gunderson EW, Rabkin J, et al
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Jun 21;
 Abstract
 
Obstructive sleep apnoea among HIV patients.
Lo Re V 3rd, Schutte-Rodin S, Kostman JR.
Int J STD AIDS. 2006 Sep;17(9):614-20.
 Abstract
 
Insomnia in HIV Infection: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Correlates, and Management.
 Reid S, Dwyer J.
Psychosom Med. 2005 March-April;67(2):260-269.
Abstract

Sleep disturbances among HIV-positive adults; The role of pain, stress, and social support.
Vosvick M, Gore-Felton C, Ashton E, Koopman C, et al
Psychosom Res. 2004 Nov;57(5):459-63
 Abstract

Analyzing sleep abnormalities in HIV-infected patients treated with Efavirenz.
Gallego L, Barreiro P, del Rio R,
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Feb 1;38(3):430-2.
 Abstract
 
Effects of individualized acupuncture on sleep quality in HIV disease.
Phillips KD, Skelton WD.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2001 Jan-Feb;12(1):27-39.
 Abstract
 
Correlates of sleep quality in persons with HIV disease.
Nokes KM, Kendrew J.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2001 Jan-Feb;12(1):17-22
 Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Disease progression is associated with sleep disturbances, neurocognitive disorders
and cytokine dysregulation in pediatric HIV infection
Foster S., Paul M., Glaze D., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
   
  Prevalence of sleep disturbance and treatment of African-American women: Quality of life
implications
K D Phillips, R L Sowell
 (XV International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
  Sleep disturbance and HIV infection
J Dwyer, L McGrath, J Walsh, S Reid
 (XV International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
  Sleep quality and health-related quality of life in HIV-infected women
K D Phillips, R L Sowell, K Mock
 (XIV International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Jaundice
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Jaundice in African-American and Hispanic patients with AIDS.
 Akhtar AJ, Shaheen M.
J Natl Med Assoc. 2007 Dec;99(12):1381-5.
 Abstract
Syncope
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Jaundice in African-American and Hispanic patients with AIDS.
 Akhtar AJ, Shaheen M.
J Natl Med Assoc. 2007 Dec;99(12):1381-5.
 Abstract
Palliative Care
 
     Books
 
 
FULL-TEXT PDF BOOK
Blue Book on Palliative Care for Africa
 A publication of Hospice Africa Uganda,
Fourth edition 2006
 Book

FULL-TEXT BOOK
 Clinical Guide on Supportive and Palliative Care for People with HIV/AIDS
 O'Neill. JF. Selwyn, PA. Schietinger M (editors)
 2003
 Book

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Patient Reports of Symptoms and Their Treatment at Three Palliative Care Projects Servicing
Individuals with HIV/AIDS.
 Karus D, Raveis VH, Alexander C, et al 
J Pain Symptom Manage. 2005 Nov;30(5):408-417.
 Abstract
 
Predictors of Mortality for Patients With Advanced Disease in an HIV Palliative Care Program.
 Shen JM, Blank A, Selwyn PA. et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Dec 1;40(4):445-7.
 Abstract
 
Palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa.
 Harding R, Higginson IJ.
Lancet. 2005 Jun 21;365(9475):1971-7. 
Abstract
 
Does palliative care improve outcomes for patients with HIV/AIDS? A systematic review of the
evidence.
Harding R, Karus D, Easterbrook P, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Feb;81(1):5-14. Li
 Abstract
 
Community outreach to patients with AIDS at the end of life in the inner city: reflections from the
trenches.
La Fosse H, Schwartz CE, Caraballo RJ, et al
Palliat Support Care. 2004 Sep;2(3):305-14
 Abstract
 
Mental health status of clients from three HIV/AIDS palliative care projects.
 Karus D, Raveis VH, Marconi K
Palliat Support Care . 2004 Jun;2(2):125-38.
 Abstract
 
Giving support and getting help: informal caregivers' experiences with palliative care services.
 Cain R, MacLean M, Sellick S. et al
Palliat Support Care. 2004 Sep;2(3):265-72.
Abstract

Opinions toward pain management and palliative care: comparison between HIV specialists and
oncologists.
Peretti-Watel P, Bendiane MK, Galinier A, et al
 AIDS Care. 2004 Jun;16(5):619-27
 Abstract
 

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