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General Reports
       
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
CNS viral invasion and inflammation during acute HIV.
Valcour V, Chalermchai T, Sailasuta N, et al
 J Infect Dis. 2012 May 2.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Challenging New Targets for CNS-HIV Infection.
 Ganau M, Prisco L, Pescador D, Ganau L.
Front Neurol. 2012;3:43.
Paper

The management of primary central nervous system lymphoma related to AIDS in the HAART era.
González-Aguilar A, Soto-Hernández JL.
Curr Opin Oncol. 2011 Sep 22
 Abstract

Pathogenesis of HIV in the Central Nervous System.
Valcour V, Sithinamsuwan P, Letendre S, Ances B.
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2010 Dec 31
 Abstract

'Human immunodeficiency virus infection in the CNS and decreased dopamine availability:
relationship with neuropsychological performance.
Kumar AM, Ownby RL, Waldrop-Valverde D,  et al
J Neurovirol. 2010 Dec 14.
Abstract

A case of multidrug resistance in the central nervous system.
McCarty EJ, Quah SP, Dinsmore WW, Emerson CR.
Int J STD AIDS. 2010 Nov;21(11):777-9.
 Abstract

HIV-associated central nervous system diseases in the recent combination
antiretroviral therapy era.
The UK Collaborative HIV Cohort (CHIC) Study Steering Committee
 Eur J Neurol. 2010 Dec 15
 Abstract

HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Opportunities.
 Lindl KA, Marks DR, Kolson DL, Jordan-Sciutto KL.  
 J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2010 Apr 16
 Abstract

HIV Neuropathogenesis: a Tight Rope Walk of Innate Immunity.
Yao H, Bethel-Brown C, Li CZ, Buch SJ. 
J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2010 Mar 31.
Abstract

Neurocognitive Impairment and HIV Risk Factors: A Reciprocal Relationship.
 Anand P, Springer SA, Copenhaver MM, Altice FL.
 AIDS Behav. 2010 Mar 16
 Abstract

HIV and antiretroviral therapy: Impact on the central nervous system.
Ellis R.
Prog Neurobiol. 2009 Oct 23
 Abstract

HIV Infection and the Central Nervous System: A Primer.
Ellis RJ, Calero P, Stockin MD.
 Neuropsychol Rev. 2009 May 5.
 Abstract

Lithium therapy for human immunodeficiency virus type 1-associated neurocognitive impairment.
Schifitto G, Zhong J, Gill D, et al
J Neurovirol. 2009 Mar 22:1-11
 Abstract
 
Progressive tumefactive inflammatory central nervous system demyelinating disease in an
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patient treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Lindzen E, Jewells V, Bouldin T, et al
J Neurovirol. 2008 Nov 19:
 Abstract
 
Profile of Central Nervous System Disease in HIV/AIDS Patients With Special Reference to Cryptococcal
Infections.
Wadhwa A, Kaur R, Bhalla P.
Neurologist. 2008 Jul;14(4):247-51
 Abstract
 
Antiretroviral therapy and central nervous system HIV type 1 infection.
Price RW, Spudich S.  J
 Infect Dis. 2008 May 15;197 Suppl 3:S294-306.
 Abstract
 
Adaptation of antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus infection with central
nervous system involvement.
Mehling M, Drechsler H, Kuhle J, et al
Neurovirol. 2008 Jan;14(1):78-84.
 Abstract
 
Biomarkers of HIV related central nervous system disease.
Brew BJ, Letendre SL  
Int Rev Psychiatry. 2008 Feb;20(1):73-88.
 Abstract
 
'Neurobiology of HIV.
 Hult B, Chana G, Masliah E, Everall I.
 Int Rev Psychiatry. 2008 Feb;20(1):3-13.
 Abstract
 
The Neuropathology of HIV/AIDS.
 Anthony IC, Bell JE.  
 Int Rev Psychiatry. 2008 Feb;20(1):15-24.
 Abstract

Neuropsychological impairment and the natural history of HIV-1 infection in Spanish subjects.
Rodriguez Alvarez M, Failde Garrdido JM, Simon Lopez MA.
 Funct Neurol. 2007 Jul-Sep;22(3):165-70
 Abstract

Updated research nosology for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
Antinori A, Arendt G, Becker JT, et al   
Neurology. 2007 Oct 3;
 Abstract
 
The medical management of central nervous system infections in Uganda and the potential
impact of an algorithm-based approach to improve outcomes.
Trachtenberg JD, Kambugu AD, McKellar M, et al
Int J Infect Dis. 2007 May 17;
Abstract
 
Neuropathologic contributions to understanding AIDS and the central nervous system.
Scaravilli F, Bazille C, Gray F.
 Brain Pathol. 2007 Apr;17(2):197-208
 Abstract
 
Lowest ever CD4 lymphocyte count (CD4 nadir) as a predictor of current cognitive and
neurological status in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection-The Hawaii Aging
with HIV Cohort.
Valcour V, Yee P, Williams A, et al 
J Neurovirol. 2006 Oct;12(5):387-91.
 Abstract
 
HIV and the central nervous system.
Moulignier A.   
Rev Neurol (Paris). 2006 Jan;162(1):22-42
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Neuropsychiatric manifestations of HIV infection and AIDS.
Dube B, Benton T, Cruess DG, Evans DL.
J Psychiatry Neurosci. 2005 Jul;30(4):237-46
 Paper
 
Central nervous system infections in HIV patients in the era of high activity antiretroviral
treatment.
Rivas Gonzalez P, Fernandez Guerrero ML.
Rev Clin Esp. 2005 Jun;205(6):278-82.
 Abstract
 
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POSTER
 Neuropsychological Performance Is Better in HIV-infected Subjects Treated with
Neuroactive HAART
F Starace, M de Stefano, A D’Abrosca, et al
(17th CROI)
 PDF Poster    Abstract
 
POSTER
Does cART with Greater CNS Penetration Prevent the Development of CNS Opportunistic
Diseases?
L Garvey A Winston, C Sabin, et al
 (17th CROI)
 PDF Poster    Abstract

Baseline Data from ACTG 5199: The International Neurological Study
K Robertson J Kumwenda, K Supparatpinyo, et al
(15 CROI)
Abstract
Diagnostics/Screening
       
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A screening algorithm for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
Cysique LA, Murray JM, Dunbar M,  et al
HIV Med. 2010 Apr 28.
 Abstract

Imaging features of CNS involvement in AIDS.
 Senocak E, Oguz KK, Ozgen B, et al
Diagn Interv Radiol. 2009 Oct 21
 Abstract

The imaging appearances of intracranial CNS infections in adult HIV and AIDS patients.
Offiah CE, Turnbull IW.  
Clin Radiol. 2006 May;61(5):393-401.
 Abstract
 
Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Cerebrospinal fluid human immunodeficiency virus viral load in patients with
neurosyphilis.
Almeida SM, Bhatt A, Riggs PK, et al
J Neurovirol. 2010 Feb 4
 Abstract

Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteomic Profiling of HIV-1-Infected Patients with Cognitive Impairment.
Rozek W, Ricardo-Dukelow M, Holloway S, et al 
J Proteome Res. 2007 Oct 12;
 Abstract
 
Treatment Benefit on Cerebrospinal Fluid HIV-1 Levels in the Setting of Systemic
Virological Suppression and Failure.
Spudich S, Lollo N, Liegler T, et al
J Infect Dis. 2006 Dec 15;194(12):1686-1696
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Cerebrospinal fluid HIV infection and pleocytosis: Relation to systemic infection and
antiretroviral treatment.
Spudich SS, Nilsson AC, Lollo ND, Liegler TJ, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2005 Nov 2;5(1):98
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Cerebrospinal fluid signs of neuronal damage after antiretroviral treatment interruption
in HIV-1 infection.
 Gisslen M, Rosengren L, Hagberg L, et al   
AIDS Res Ther. 2005 Aug 18;2(1):6
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Progression to neuropsychological impairment in human immunodeficiency virus infection
predicted by elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels of human immunodeficiency virus RNA.
Ellis RJ, Moore DJ, Childers ME, et al
Arch Neurol 2002 Jun;59(6):923-8 
Abstract
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POSTER
Effect of Minocycline on CSF Infection and Intrathecal Immunoactivation in Untreated
HIV-1 Infection: A Pilot Study
E Ho, S Spudich, D Fuchs, et al
(17th CROI)
 PDF Poster    Abstract

Cerebrospinal Fluid HIV Infection in Relation to Systemic Infection and Treatment in Different
Stages of HIV Disease
G Arendt, T Nolting, C Frisch, et al
(13 CROI)
 Abstract
Spinal Cord Disorders
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Primary HIV Infection with Acute Transverse Myelitis.
Hamada Y, Watanabe K, Aoki T, et al
Intern Med. 2011;50(15):1615-
 Paper

Chronic inflammation causing spinal cord compression in human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Grasso G, Meli F, Graziano F, et a
Med Sci Monit. 2008 Nov;14(11):CS134-137
 Abstract
Immune Reconstitution Inflamatory Syndrome
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in the CNS of HIV-infected patients.
Venkataramana A, Pardo CA, McArthur JC, et al  
Neurology. 2006 Aug 8;67(3):383-8.
Abstract
Leukoencephalopathy    Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Severe leukoencephalopathy with fulminant cerebral edema reflecting immune
reconstitution inflammatory syndrome during HIV infection: a case report.
Oelschlager C, Dziewas R, Reichelt D, et al
J Med Case Reports. 2010 Jul 17;4(1):214.
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
 Predictive Indicators of Disease Progression in HAART-treated Patients with HIV-related
Leukoencephalopathies
S Delbue, M Saresella, E Marchioni, et al
 (13 CROI )
 PDF Poster     Abstract
Myelopathy
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Recurrent vacuolar myelopathy in HIV infection.
Anneken K, Fischera M, Evers S, et al 
J Infect. 2005 Nov 4;
 Abstract
 
Treatment of AIDS-associated myelopathy with L-methionine: A placebo-controlled study.
Di Rocco A, Werner P, Bottiglieri T, et al 
Neurology. 2004 Oct 12;63(7):1270-1275.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Human T-lymphotropic Virus Type I-associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis:
Therapeutic Approach
 Mora CA , Mitsuhiro Osame M, Jacobson S 
Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases 2003, 5:443-455
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV-associated Myelopathy
Di RoccoA
Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases 2003, 5:457-465
 Paper

CNS Lymphoma
       
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Primary central nervous system T-cell lymphoma in aids patients: case report and
literature review.
Latta S, Myint ZW, Jallad B, et al
Curr Oncol. 2010 Oct;17(5):63-6.
 Paper

Primary CNS lymphoma in HIV positive and negative patients: comparison of clinical
characteristics, outcome and prognostic factors.
Bayraktar S, Bayraktar UD, Ramos JC, et al
J Neurooncol. 2010 Jun 6
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma: a Norwegian national survey 1989-2003.
Haldorsen IS, Krakenes J, Goplen AK, et al
BMC Cancer. 2008 Aug 6;8(1):225.
 Paper
 
Treatment patterns and prognosis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus and primary
central system lymphoma.
Kreisl TN, Panageas KS, Elkin EB, et al
Leuk Lymphoma. 2008 Jul 25:1-7.
 Abstract
 
Remission of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and primary central nervous system
lymphoma in an HIV-infected patient.
Lima MA, Katz-Brull R, Lenkinski RE, et al
Eur J Neurol. 2007 Jun;14(6):598-602.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 HIV Patients Developing Primary CNS Lymphoma Lack EBV-Specific CD4+ T Cell Function
Irrespective of Absolute CD4+ T Cell Counts.
Gasser O, Bihl FK, Wolbers M, et al
PLoS Med. 2007 Mar; 4(3): e96.
Paper
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Do CD4+ T Cell Functional Responses to Epstein–Barr Virus Provide Protective Immunity
Against CNS Lymphoma in AIDS?
Jacobson MA.  
PLoS Med. 2007 Mar; 4(3): e110
 Paper
 
AIDS-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma.
Kasamon YL, Ambinder RF.  
Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2005 Aug;19(4):665-87
 Abstract
 
Primary central nervous system lymphomas in AIDS patients
Corti M, Villafane F, Trione N, et aL   
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2004 Jun;22(6):332-336.
 Abstract
 
Survival is prolonged by highly active antiretroviral therapy in AIDS patients with primary
central nervous system lymphoma.
Skiest DJ, Crosby C.
 AIDS. 2003 Aug 15;17(12):1787-93.
Abstract

T type primary lymphoma of the central nervous system in immunocompetent patients
Barrena MR, Blanch Labrador M,  Gimenez Mas JA, et al.
Rev Neurol 2003 Jul 16;36:125-130
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          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Significant survival improvement in AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma
with combined high dose intravenous Methothrexate and HAART
T. Lukiana, F. Lamontagne, A. Mouligner, et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The management of meningeal lymphoma in patients with HIV in the era of HAART
Mazhar D., Stebbing J., Holmes P
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Visual loss as the presenting feature of primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) despite
immunological response to HAART
G. Nair, N. Padayatchi, K. Naidoo, et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
HIV sequence evolution in the brain: Distinctly different evolutionary pathways between
HAD and primary CNS lymphoma associated strains of HIV
McGrath M.S., Lamers S.L., Salemi M.
 (3rdIAS)
Abstract
Neurocysticercosis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Neurocysticercosis in the HIV Era: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Serpa JA, Moran A, Goodman JC, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Jul;77(1):113-117.
 Abstract
Paraparesis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Human T lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis
in an HIV-positive patient coinfected with human T lymphotropic virus type 2 following
initiation of antiretroviral therapy.
Toro C, Blanco F, García-Gascó P, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Nov 1;45(9)
 Abstract
Tourette Syndrome
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Can HIV infection cause a worsening of tics in Tourette patients?
Antonelli F, Borghi V, Galassi G,  et al
Neurol Sci. 2010 Sep 25.
 Abstract
Vasculitis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Primary vasculitis of the central nervous system in patients infected with HIV-1 in the HAART era.
Melica G, Brugieres P, Lascaux AS, et al
J Med Virol. 2009 Feb 23;81(4):578-581
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