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New and Noteworthy
     
August  2008
 
July 2008
 
Gastrointestinal Disorders: General
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Gastrointestinal Complications of HIV Infection: Changing Priorities in the Era of Highly Active
Antiretroviral Therapy.
Wilcox C, Saag MS.
Gut. 2008 Jan 18
 Abstract
 
Severe Gastrointestinal Disease Due to HIV-1-Seronegative AIDS.
Mönkemüller K, Fry LC, Decker JM, et al
 Z Gastroenterol. 2007 Aug;45(8):706-9
 Abstract
 
Dyspepsia in HIV-infected patients under highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Werneck-Silva AL, Prado IB 
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Jun 7;
 Abstract

 
Pathogenesis of HIV in the Gastrointestinal Tract.
Dandekar S. 
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2007 Feb;4(1):10-5.
 Abstract
 
Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas of the digestive tract and anexal glands in AIDS patients
Corti M, Villafane Fioti MF, Lewi D, et al 
Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 2006 Dec;36(4):190-6.
 Abstract

Morphological changes of the upper gastrointestinal tract mucosa and Helicobacter pylori
infection in HIV-positive patients with severe immunodeficiency and symptoms of dyspepsia.
Mach T, Skwara P, Biesiada G, et al  
Med Sci Monit. 2006 Dec 18;13(1):CR14-19
 Abstract

Mechanisms of Gastrointestinal CD4+ T Cell Depletion During Acute and Early HIV-1 Infection
Mehandru S, Poles MA, Tenner-Racz K, et al 
J Virol. 2006 Oct 25;
 Abstract
 
Viral Suppression and Immune Restoration in the Gastrointestinal Mucosa of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1-Infected Patients Initiating Therapy during Primary or Chronic
Infection.
Guadalupe M, Sankaran S, George MD, et al 
J Virol. 2006 Aug;80(16):8236-47.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori 8n dyspeptic patients and its  relationship with
HIV infection, ABO blood groups and life style in a university hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Moges F, Kassu A, Mengistu G, et al 
World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Mar 28;12(12):1957-61
 Paper
 
Gastrointestinal infections in immunocompromised hosts.
Thom K, Forrest G.
Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan;22(1):18-23.
 Abstract
 
Declining Gastrointestinal Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Persons: A Triumph of
Science and a Challenge for Our HAARTs and Minds.
Raufman JP.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Jul;100(7):1455-8.
 Abstract
 
"White Bowel". A Sonographic Sign of Intestinal Lymph Edema?
Hollerweger A, Dietrich CF.
 Ultraschall Med. 2005 Apr;26(2):127-133.
Abstract
 
Occurrence of gastrointestinal opportunistic disorders in AIDS despite the use
of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Monkemuller KE, Lazenby AJ, et al
Dig Dis Sci. 2005 Feb;50(2):230-4.
 Abstract
 
Colorectal malignancies in HIV-positive patients.
Yeguez JF, Martinez SA, Sands DR, et al
Am Surg. 2003 Nov;69(11):981-7.
Abstract
 
Delavirdine malabsorption in HIV-infected subjects with spontaneous gastric
hypoacidity.
Shelton MJ, Hewitt RG, Adams JM, et al.
J Clin Pharmacol 2003 Feb;43(2):171-9
 Abstract

Characteristics of bleeding from esophageal-gastric varices in patients with
HIV infection
Catalina MV, Barrio J, Garcia A, et al
Gastroenterol Hepatol 2002 Aug-Sep;25(7):443-7
 Abstract
 

  
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
POSTER
 Gastrointestinal Complaints and use of Acid Reducing Agents are frequent in patients treated with
Antiretrovirals
 E Toma , N Ackad , S Auger , J Sampalis
 (8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
PDF Poster     Abstract
Gallbladder/Bile Duct Disorders
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Vanishing bile duct syndrome in a patient with advanced AIDS.
Hindupur S, Yeung M, Shroff P, et al
HIV Med. 2007 Jan;8(1):70-2.
 Abstract

AIDS Cholangiopathy.
Yusuf TE, Baron TH. 
Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol.  2004 Apr;7(2):111-117
 Abstract

Biliary giardiasis in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus.
Aronson NE, Cheney C, Rholl V, et al
J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Aug;33(2):167-7o
Abstract
 
Gastric Toxoplasmosis
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Gastric Toxoplasmosis as the Presentation of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Merzianu M, Gorelick SM, Paje V, et al
Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2005 Apr;129(4):e87-e90.
Abstract

Gastric toxoplasmosis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome. A case report and review of the literature.
Ganji M, Tan A, Maitar MI, et al.
Arch Pathol Lab Med 2003 Jun;127(6):732-4
 Abstract

  
Pancreatic Disease
       

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
HIV infection and the pancreas: risk factors and potential management guidelines.
Manfredi R, Calza L. 
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Feb;19(2):99-105.
 Abstract
 
A Ten-Year Analysis of the Incidence and Risk Factors for Acute Pancreatitis Requiring
Hospitalization in an Urban HIV Clinical Cohort.
Riedel DJ, Gebo KA, Moore RD, Lucas GM. 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Feb;22(2):113-21.
 Abstract
 
Incidence of Pancreatitis in HIV-1-Infected Individuals Enrolled in 20 Adult AIDS Clinical
Trials Group Studies: Lessons Learned.
Reisler RB, Murphy RL, Redfield RR, Parker RA
.J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Jun 1;39(2):159-1 
Abstract
 
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in HIV-positive patients.
Price D, Schmid M, Ong E, Adjukeiwicz K, et al
HIV Med. 2005 Jan 1;6(1):33-36
 Abstract
 
Pancreatitis treated with didanosine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Blanchard JN, Wohlfeiler M, Canas A, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 1;37(5):e57-62.
 Abstract
 
Acute Pancreatitis in HIV-Infected Patients: Are Etiologies Changing Since the
Introduction of Protease Inhibitor Therapy?
Bush ZM, Kosmiski LA.
Pancreas. 2003 Jul;27(1):E1-5.
Abstract
 
Pancreatitis in HIV infection: predictors of severity.
Gan I, May G, Raboud J, et al.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Jun;98(6):1278-83.
Abstract

Ultrastructural study of the pancreas in AIDS.
Chehter EZ, Duarte MI, Takakura CF  
Pancreas 2003 Mar;26(2):153-9
 Abstract

Drug-induced acute pancreatitis: a personal contribution
Battillocchi B, Diana M, Dandolo R, et al.
Chir Ital 2002 Sep-Oct;54(5):605-12
 Abstract

HIV-Associated Pancreatitis
Battillocchi B, Salvio A, Vermeil V,
Ann Ital Chir 2002 Jul-Aug;73(4):439-42; discussion 442-3
 Abstract

Acute onset lactic acidosis and pancreatitis in the third trimester of
pregnancy in HIV-1 positive women taking antiretroviral medication.
Sarner L, Fakoya A.
Sex Transm Infect 2002 Feb;78(1):58-9
 Abstract

Acute haemorrhagic pancreatitis in HIV positive patients.
Ugwu BT, Obekpa OI.
West Afr J Med 2001 Oct-Dec;20(4):270-1
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           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Pancreatic toxicity revisited in the HAART era
R Manfredi, L Calza  
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract
 
Risk of Acute Pancreatitis among HIV-infected Patients Who Developed
Marked Hypertriglyceridemia after Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
 C-C Hung, M-Y Chen, W-H Sheng, et al.
(11CROI)
Abstract
Colon/Rectal Disease
 
Colorectal Cancer
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FOLFOX-4 regimen with concomitant highly active antiretroviral therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer
HIV-infected patients:a report of five cases and review of the literature.
Berretta M, Di Benedetto F, Bearz A, et al
Cancer Invest. 2008 Jul;26(6):610-4.
 Abstract
 
Cetuximab/Targeted Chemotherapy in an HIV-Positive Patient with Metastatic Colorectal
Cancer in the HAART Era: a Case Report
Berretta M, Martellotta F, Simonelli C, et al
J Chemother. 2007 Jun;19(3):343-6.
 Abstract
 
Colorectal cancer in HIV-infected patients: a case control study.
Wasserberg N, Nunoo-Mensah JW, Gonzalez-Ruiz C, et al
 Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Feb 21;
Abstract
 
Use of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy to Screen for Colorectal Cancer in HIV-Infected Patients 50
Years of Age and Older.
Bini EJ, Park J, Francois F. et al
Arch Intern Med. 2006 Aug 14;166(15):1626-31
 Abstract

Colorectal malignancies in HIV-positive patients.
Yeguez JF, Martinez SA, Sands DR, et al
Am Surg. 2003 Nov;69(11):981-7.
Abstract
 

  
Colitis
 
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster
 
  Thalidomide treatment for refractory HIV-associated colitis
 J N Jarvis, L Johnson, E Wilkins,
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
 Abstract
Appendicitis
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Appendicitis in HIV-infected patients during the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
 Crum-Cianflone N, Weekes J, Bavaro M.
HIV Med. 2008 Jul;9(6):421-6.
Abstract

Acute appendicitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Liu KY, Shyu JF, Uen YH, et al
 J Chin Med Assoc. 2005 May;68(5):226-9.
Abstract

  

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