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New and Noteworthy
July 2008
 

June 2008
 
General Reports
       
 
HIV and respiratory medicine.
Mandal S, Cooper S, Lipman M. 
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Mar;69(3):132-6.
 Abstract
 
Pulmonary complications of HIV infection.
Rosen MJ.
Respirology. 2008 Mar;13(2):181-90.
 Abstract
 
Pulmonary Infections in the HIV-infected Patient in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral
Therapy: An Update.
Lazarous DG, O'Donnell AE. 
Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2007 May;9(3):228-232.
 Abstract
 
HIV-Related Bronchopulmonary Infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the HAART Era:
Radiological Findings.
Busi Rizzi E, Schinina V, Bordi E, et al 
Acta Radiol. 2006 Oct;47(8):793-7
 Abstract
 
Cough in the Immunocompromised Host: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
Guidelines.
Rosen MJ.
 Chest. 2006 Jan;129(1 Suppl):204S-5S.
Abstract
 
Infectious pulmonary complications in HIV-infected patients in the high by active
antiretroviral therapy era in Spain.
Benito Hernandez N, Moreno Camacho A, Gatell Artigas JM.
 Med Clin (Barc). 2005 Oct 22;125(14):548-55.
 Abstract
 
Lung diseases among HIV infected patients admitted to the "Instituto Nacional del Torax"
in Santiago, Chile.
Chernilo S S, Trujillo V S, Kahn Ch
Rev Med Chil. 2005 May;133(5):517-24.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Bronchioloalveolar Adenoma Associated With Bronchiolitis Obliterans and Leishmaniasis
With Lung Involvement in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Herrejon A, Cervera A, Macia M, et l
 Arch Bronconeumol. 2005 Apr;41(4):233-235.
Paper
 
Noninfectious pulmonary complications of HIV/AIDS.
Kanmogne GD. et al 
Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2005 May;11(3):208-12.
 Abstract
 
Infectious lung complications in patients with HIV/AIDS.
Boyton RJ. 
Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2005 May;11(3):203-207.
 Abstract

Nosocomial pulmonary infections in HIV-positive patients.
Petrosillo N, Nicastri E, Viale P.
Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2005 May;11(3):231-235.
 Abstract

Changes in the pattern of respiratory diseases necessitating hospitalization of
HIV-infected patients since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Dufour V, Cadranel J, Wislez M, et al 
Lung. 2004;182(6):331-41.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT  PDF ARTICLE
 HIV infected adults do not have an excess of colonising bacteria in their large airways.
 Gordon SB, J Musaya J,Wilson L, et al.
BMC Infectious Diseases 2003, 3:29
Paper
 
Respiratory Symptoms Among HIV-Seropositive Individuals.
Diaz PT, Wewers MD, Pacht K, et al
Chest. 2003 Jun;123(6):1977-82.
Abstract
 
Update on lung disease in AIDS.
 Boiselle PM, Aviram G, Fishman JE.
Semin Roentgenol 2002 Jan;37(1):54-71
 Abstract   
 
Pulmonary Manifestations of HIV Infection in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral
Therapy.
Wolff AJ, O'Donnell AE. C
hest 2001 Dec;120(6):1888-1893
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Mycobacterial and nonbacterial pulmonary complications in hospitalized patients with
human immunodeficiency virus infection: A prospective, cohort study .
Afessa B MD.
BMC Pulm Med 2001;1(1):1
 Abstract

Pneumococcal Vaccine
       
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Reimmunization with 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine for patients infected with
human immunodeficiency virus type 1: clinical, immunologic, and virologic responses.
Tasker SA, Wallace MR, Rubins JB, et al.
 Clin Infect Dis 2002 Mar 15;34(6):813-21
 Abstract
   
  Is the recommendation for pneumococcal vaccination of HIV patients evidence based?
Pierce AB, Hoy JF.
J Clin Virol 2001 Oct;22(3):255-61
 Abstract
Diagnostics
       
Bronchoscopy

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Role of flexible bronchoscopy in immunocompromised patients with lung infiltrates.
Jain P, Sandur S, Meli Y, Arroliga AC, et al
Chest. 2004 Feb;125(2):712-22.
 Abstract

Bronchoscopy in the human immunodeficiency virus-infected patient.
Narayanswami G, Salzman SH.
Semin Respir Infect. 2003 Jun;18(2):80-6.
Abstract
 
Bronchoalveolar Lavage

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Utility of bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of pulmonary infections in
immunosuppressed patients.
Menon LR, Divate S, Acharya VN
J Assoc Physicians India 2002 Sep;50:1110-4
 Abstract
 
Radiography

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Significance of Abnormal Chest Radiograph Findings in Patients With HIV-1 Infection
Without Respiratory Symptoms
Gold JA, Rom WN, Harkin TJ.
Chest 2002 May;121(5):1472-1477  
Abstract
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  ARDS in an HIV-positive Patient Associated to Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
Voigt E, Tillmann RL, Schewe JC, et al
Eur J Med Res. 2008 Mar 31;13(3):131-2.
 Abstract		  
Pleural Effusion
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Aetiologies of pleural effusions in HIV-infected patients in Abidjan, Cote-d'Ivoire
Domoua K, Daix T, Coulibaly G, et al 
Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2006 Mar;99(1):15-6
 Abstract		  
Pneumococcal Disease
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiologic changes in bacteremic pneumococcal disease in patients with human
immunodeficiency virus in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Grau I, Pallares R, Tubau F, et al 
Arch Intern Med. 2005 Jul 11;165(13):1533-40.
Abstract		  
Pulmonary Emphysema
       
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV associated pulmonary emphysema: a review of the literature and inquiry into its mechanism.
Petrache I, Diab K, Knox KS, et al 
Thorax. 2008 May;63(5):463-9.
 Abstract
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Alveolar proteinosis in a patient recovering from Pneumocystis carinii infection:
A case report with a review of literature.
Kotov PV, Shidham VB.
Cytojournal. 2006 Oct 12;3(1):22
 Paper		  
Pneumonitis
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis in HIV infected adults.
Das S, Miller RF.
Sex Transm Infect 2003 Apr;79(2):88-93
 Abstract		  
Pulmonary Aspergillosis Aspergillosis
       

Pulmonary/Bronchopulmonary  Aspergillosis          

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Skrgat Kristan S, Kern I, Music E. 
Respiration 2002;69(6):521-5
 Abstract

Importance of open lung biopsy in the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis
in patients with hematologic malignancies.
Kim K, Lee MH, Kim J, et al.
 Am J Hematol 2002 Oct;71(2):75-9
 Abstract

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Moss RB.   
 Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2002 Aug;23(1):87-104
 Abstract

  
Pulmonary CMV Infection      CMV Infection/Disease
       
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Pulmonary cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompromised patients.
Tamm M, Traenkle P, Grilli B, et al.
Chest 2001 Mar;119(3):838-43
 Abstract
Pulmonary Cryptococcosis       Cryptococcosis
       
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Retrospective analysis of seven cases of pulmonary cryptococcosis.
Cao B, Zhu Y, Xu W, et al.
Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2002 Oct;25(10):610-2
 Abstract

The radiology of pulmonary cryptococcosis in a tertiary medical center.
Lacomis JM, Costello P, Vilchez R, Kusne S.
J Thorac Imaging 2001 Jul;16(3):139-48
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pulmonary cryptococcosis in the immunocompetent host. Therapy with oral fluconazole: 
a report of four cases and a review of the literature,
Nunez M, Peacock JE Jr, Chin R Jr.
Chest 2000 Aug;118(2):527-34
 Paper

  
Pulmonary Cryptosporidiosis       Cryptosporidiosis
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Pulmonary cryptosporidiosis in an AIDS patient: successful treatment with
paromomycin plus azithromycin.
Palmieri F, Cicalini S, Froio N, et al
 Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Jul;16(7):515-7.
 Abstracts
Pulmonary Emphysema
       
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV associated pulmonary emphysema: a review of the literature and inquiry into
its mechanism.
Petrache I, Diab K, Knox KS, et al 
Thorax. 2008 May;63(5):463-9.
 Abstract
Granulomatosis
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Talc granulomatosis. A differential diagnosis of interstitial lung disease in
HIV patients.
Nan DN, Fernandez-Ayala M, Iglesias L, Garcia-Palomo D, et al
 Chest 2000 Jul;118(1):258-60
 Paper
Histoplasmosis      Histoplasmosis
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Nasal histoplasmosis in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Felix F, Gomes GA, Pinto PC, et al  
J Laryngol Otol. 2006 Jan;120(1):67-9.
 Abstract

Chronic infection and reactivation in a pulmonary challenge model of histoplasmosis.
Durkin M, Kohler S, Schnizlein-Bick C,  et al
J Infect Dis 2001 Jun 15;183(12):1822-4
 Abstract
Pulmonary Lymphoma
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Primary pulmonary AIDS-related lymphoma.
Corti M, Villafane MF, Trione N, et al
 Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2005 Aug;47(4):231-234.
 Abstract		  
Pulmonary Mycetoma
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Clinical Presentation of Pulmonary Mycetoma in HIV-Infected Patients
Greenberg AK, Knapp J, Rom WN, Addrizzo-Harris DJ.
Chest 2002 Sep;122(3):886-92
 Abstract		  
Pneumothorax
       

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Etiology of spontaneous pneumothorax in 105 HIV-infected patients without highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Rivero A, Perez-Camacho I, Lozano F, et al
Eur J Radiol. 2008 Jun 17.
 Abstract

A Rapid Staging System for Predicting Mortality From HIV-Associated Community-
Acquired Pneumonia.
Arozullah AM, Parada J, Bennett CL,et al.  
Chest 2003 Apr;123(4):1151-60
 Abstract

Heimlich valve in the management of pneumothorax in patients with advanced AIDS.
Vricella LA, Trachiotis GD.
Chest. 2001 Jul;120(1):1-3
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Pleural effusion and pneumothorax in hospitalized patients with HIV infection: the
Pulmonary Complications, ICU support, and Prognostic Factors of Hospitalized Patients
with HIV (PIP) Study.
Afessa B.
Chest 2000 Apr;117(4):1031-7
 Paper
Pleural Effusion
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Pleural effusion and pneumothorax in hospitalized patients with HIV infection: the
Pulmonary Complications, ICU support, and Prognostic Factors of Hospitalized
Patients with HIV (PIP) Study.
Afessa B.
Chest 2000 Apr;117(4):1031-7
 Paper
   
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 An HIV-infected patient with pleural effusion.
Ibrahimbacha A, Farah M, Saluja J.
Chest 1999 Oct;116(4):1113-5
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Sinusitis
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Chronic rhinosinusitis in HIV-infected patients: radiological and clinical evaluation.
Miziara ID, Araujo Filho BC, La Cortina RC,  et al 
Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol (Engl Ed). 2005 Sep-Oct;71(5):604-8.
 Abstract
 
Case report: successful treatment of acanthamoeba rhinosinusitis in a patient
with AIDS.
Nachega JB, Rombaux P, Weynand B, Thomas G, Zech F. et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Oct;19(10):835-9.
 Abstract

Sinusitis in HIV: Microbiology and Therapy.
Shah AR, Hairston JA, Tami TA. 
Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2005 Nov;5(6):495-9.
 Abstract
Thoracic Empyema
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Empyema in HIV-Infected Patients: Severity and
Treatment Modality Is Associated With CD4 Count Status.
Khwaja S, Rosenbaum DH, Paul MC, et al
 Chest. 2005 Jul;128(1):246-9.
 Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Patients Who Have HIV Infection.
Crothers K.
Clin Chest Med. 2007 Sep;28(3):575-87.
 Abstract

Increased COPD Among HIV-Positive Compared to HIV-Negative Veterans.
Crothers K, Butt AA, Gibert CL, et al
Chest. 2006 Nov;130(5):1326-33.
 Abstract

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