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General Challenges
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Four days a week or less on appropriate anti-HIV drug combinations provided long-term optimal maintenance in 94 patients: the ICCARRE project.
Leibowitch J, Mathez D, de Truchis P,  et al
FASEB J. 2015 Apr 1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Outcomes of second-line combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected patients: a cohort study from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cardoso S, Luz P, Velasque L,  et al

BMC Infect Dis
. 2014 Dec 19;14(1):699.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A Novel Acute Retroviral Syndrome Severity Score Predicts the Key Surrogate Markers for HIV-1 Disease Progression.
Braun DL, Kouyos R, Oberle C,  et al
PLoS One. 2014 Dec 9;9(12):e114111.
Paper

Preserving HIV-specific T cell responses: does timing of antiretroviral therapy help?
Macatangay BJ, Rinaldo CR. 

Curr Opin HIV AIDS
. 2014 Nov 11
Abstract

Influence of the Timing of Antiretroviral Therapy on the Potential for Normalization of Immune Status in Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1-Infected Individuals.
Okulicz JF, Le TD, Agan BK,  et al 

JAMA Intern Med
. 2014 Nov 24
Abstract

The importance of viral blips and duration of therapy initiated in primary infection in maintaining viral control after stopping cART.
Fidler S, Olson A, Fox J, Phillips A,  et al 

J Int AIDS Soc
. 2014 Nov 2;17(4(Suppl 3)):19820
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Use of third line antiretroviral therapy in Latin America.
Cesar C, Shepherd BE, Jenkins CA,
PLoS One. 2014 Sep 15;9(9):e106887.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Maximizing the benefits of antiretroviral therapy for key affected populations.
Grubb IR, Beckham SW, Kazatchkine M,  et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2014 Jul 18;17(1):19320
Paper

Assessment of Second-Line Antiretroviral Regimens for HIV Therapy in Africa.
Paton NI, Kityo C, Hoppe A,  et al 

N Engl J Med
. 2014 Jul 17;371(3):234-47
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Clinical Impact of Continuing to Prescribe Antiretroviral Therapy in Patients with Advanced AIDS Who Manifest No Virologic or Immunologic Benefit.
Wohl DA, Kendall MA, Feinberg J, Alston-Smith B, et al

PLoS One
. 2013 Nov 15;8(11):e78676.
Paper

Legal, ethical, and economic implications of breaking down once-daily fixed-dose antiretroviral combinations into their single components for cost reduction.
Ramiro MA, Llibre JM.

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
. 2013 Oct 16
.
Abstract

Beyond first-line HIV treatment regimens: the current state of antiretroviral regimens, viral load monitoring, and resistance testing in resource-limited settings.
Kumarasamy N, Krishnan S.
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2013 Oct 4.
Abstract

Treatment optimization: an outline for future success.
Flexner C, Plumley B, Brown Ripin DH.
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2013 Oct 4..
Abstract

Effective treatment of a highly active antiretroviral regimen through jejunostomy.
Florit-Sureda M, Giner-Soriano M,  et al
J Chemother. 2013 Sep 27..
Abstract

Immune activation and HIV persistence: implications for curative approaches to HIV infection.
Klatt NR, Chomont N, Douek DC, Deeks SG.|
Immunol Rev. 2013 Jul;254(1):326-42
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Management of HIV infection after triple class failure.
Cossarini F, Spagnuolo V, Gianotti N, et al 

New Microbiol
. 2013 Jan;36(1):23-39.
Paper

Individualization of antiretroviral therapy.
Pavlos R, Phillips EJ
Pharmgenomics Pers Med. 2012;5:1-17. .
Abstract

No advantage of quadruple or triple-class antiretroviral therapy as initial treatment in patients with very high viraemia.
Grijsen ML, Holman R, Gras L,  et al
Antivir Ther
. 2012 Aug 20..
Abstract

Neurocognitive Impact of Antiretroviral Treatment: Thinking Long-Term.
McPhail ME, Robertson KR.
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2011 Aug 12.
Abstract

Protective role of antiretroviral treatment in the impairment of renal function in a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus patients.
Mérida L, De la Torre J, Olalla J, et al

Med Clin
(Barc)
. 2011 Mar 10.
Abstract

High Dose Atorvastatin Decreases Cellular Markers of Immune Activation without Affecting HIV-1 RNA Levels: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
Ganesan A, Crum-Cianflone N, Higgins J, et al
J Infect Dis. 2011 Feb 15
Abstract

The impact of HIV drug resistance testing on changes to treatment.
Bansi L, Smith C, Phillips A,
et al
AIDS
. 2011 Feb
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Antiretroviral Therapy Optimisation without Genotype Resistance Testing: A Perspective on Treatment History Based Models.
Prosperi MC, Rosen-Zvi M, Altmann A, et al

PLoS One
. 2010 Oct 29;5(10):e13753
Paper

Role of fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals in HIV-1 therapy.
Llibre JM, Antela A, Arribas JR,  et al
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Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
. 2010 Sep 29
Abstract

The prognosis of patients with dissociated virological and immunological responses to HAART.
Jevtović D, Salemović D, Ranin J,  et al 

Biomed Pharmacother
. 2010 Sep 20.

Abstract

Optimal antiretroviral therapy: HIV-1 treatment strategies to avoid and overcome drug resistance.
Grant PM, Zolopa AR.

Curr Opin Investig Drugs
. 2010 Aug;11(8):901-10
Abstract

Doctor-patient concordance during HIV treatment switching decision-making.
Clucas C, Harding R, Lampe F,
et al
HIV Med
. 2010 Jun 17.
Abstract

Impact of antiretroviral treatment on (13)C-methionine metabolism as a marker of
hepatic mitochondrial function: a longitudinal study.
Banasch M, Frank J, Serova K,  et al

HIV Med
. 2010 May 23.
Abstract

Transient Lowering of the Viral Set Point After Temporary Antiretroviral Therapy of Primary HIV Type 1 Infection.
Steingrover R, Garcia EF, van Valkengoed IG,
 et al 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses
. 2010 Apr 8
Abstract

Predicting the magnitude of short-term CD4+ T-cell recovery in HIV-infected patients during first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Castagna A, Galli L, Torti C,  et al
Antivir Ther. 2010;15(2):165-75.
Abstract

Therapy for persistent HIV.
Keedy KS, Margolis DM.

Trends Pharmacol Sci
. 2010 Mar 4
Abstract

Does Choice of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) Alter Changes in Cerebral Function Testing after 48 Weeks in Treatment-Naive, HIV-1-Infected Individuals Commencing cART? A Randomized, Controlled Study.
Winston A, Duncombe C, Li PC, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Feb 10.
Abstract

Better than nothing: keeping pts on failing regimen has benefits.
Winslow DL.

AIDS Alert
. 2009 Apr;24(4):44-5.
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Importance of Dose Timing to Achieving Undetectable Viral Loads.
Gill CJ, Sabin LL, Hamer DH,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2009 Apr 8.
Abstract
 

Sequencing of Therapy to Avoid Resistance and the Need for New Antiretroviral Drugs in the Treatment of HIV Disease.
Wainberg MA, Martinez-Cajas JL.
Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2009 Mar;9(2):172
Abstract
 
Monotherapy in treatment-naïve patients
Arranz Caso JA.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2008 Dec;26 Suppl 16:2-7
Abstract
 
The Management of Treatment-Experienced HIV-Infected Patients: New Drugs and Drug Combinations.
Wilson LE, Gallant JE. 

Clin Infect Dis
. 2008 Dec 11
Abstract
 
Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-Infected Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Virus: Applying the Guidelines to Practice.
Kaplan SS, Mounzer KC.
AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2008 Dec;22(12):931
Abstract
 
The "induction-maintenance" strategy
Arribas López JR.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2008 Dec;26 Suppl 16:8-11
Abstract
 
The effect of antiretroviral treatment of different durations in primary HIV infection.
Pantazis N, Touloumi G, Vanhems P, et al

AIDS
. 2008 Nov 30;22(18):2441-2450.
Abstract
 
A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Initiation of therapy with a subcutaneously administered antiretroviral in treatment-experienced HIV-infected patients: understanding physician and patient perspectives.
Horne R, Cooper V, Fisher M.
AIDS Care.
2008 Oct;20(9):1029-38.

Abstract
 
Selecting anti-HIV therapies based on a variety of genomic and clinical factors.
Rosen-Zvi M, Altmann A, Prosperi M, et al

Bioinformatics. 2
008 Jul 1;24(13):i399-i406.
Abstract
 
A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Antiretroviral therapy of late presenters with advanced HIV disease.
Battegay M, Fehr J, Flückiger U, Elzi L.
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 Apr 12
Abstract
 
New therapeutic options in protracted hiv-infected patients with virological failure.
Moreno Cuerda VJ, Rubio García R, Morales Conejo M.
Med Clin (Barc). 2008 Jan 26;130(2):66-70.
Abstract
 
A randomized trial comparing the efficacy and tolerability of two HAART strategies at two years in antiretroviral naive patients.
Mallolas J, Blanco JL, Pich J, et al 
Rev Clin Esp. 2007 Oct;207(9):427-432.
Abstract

Antiretroviral treatment strategies and immune reconstitution in treatment-naïve HIV-infected patients with advanced disease.
Soria A, Lazzarin A.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Sep;46 Suppl 1:S19-30.
Abstract
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Medication safety in New York State: contraindicated ART regimens for HIV+ patients
C. Wells, L. Savitsky, C. Gonzalez, B. Agins
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Using strategic litigation to ensure access to HIV treatment for prisoners in southern Africa in countries which do not guarantee the right to health
P. Patel
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Infrequent use of third-line therapy in Latin America: data from the CCASANet cohort
C.T. Cesar, B. Shepherd, C. Jenkins, et al
(7th IAS Conference)
Abstract

POSTER
HIV-infected Patients with Positive MT-2 Cultures May Need More Frequent Monitoring and/or HAART Initiation at Higher CD4 Counts
Avan ’t Wout, A van Sighem, M Welkers, et al
 
(17th CROI)

PDF Poster     Abstract

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
How will we use the new ART drugs?
C Katlama
 
 (Ninth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection
PDF Abstract
 

Therapeutic options in heavily pretreated HIV-1 patients based on the genotypic resistance patterns
D Paraskevis, E Magiorkinis, G Magiorkinis, et al

(Ninth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract
 

Once-Daily Regimens
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Lower Pill Burden and Once-daily Dosing Antiretroviral Treatment Regimens for HIV Infection: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Nachega JB, Parienti JJ, Uthman OA,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 22.

Abstract

A survey of patients’ willingness to switch from a single-tablet regimen to 2 pills once a day as a cost-saving strategy.
Tan J, Sonecha S, Mandalia S, Nelson M.

J Int AIDS Soc
.
2012 Nov 11;15(6):18388
Abstract

Once-daily single-tablet regimens: a long and winding road to excellence in antiretroviral treatment.
Llibre JM, Clotet B. 

AIDS Rev
. 2012 Jul;14(3):168-78.
Abstract

One-pill once-a-day HAART: a simplification strategy that improves adherence and quality of life of HIV-infected subjects.
Airoldi M, Zaccarelli M, Bisi L,  et al

Patient Prefer Adherence
. 2010 May 13;4:115-25.
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Once-daily regimens were associated with a higher rate of self-chosen discontinuations
Murri R, Cingolani A, De Luca A, Di Giambenedetto S,
, et al 
(Ninth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract

POSTER
Once-Daily Versus Twice-Daily Regimens: Which is Best for HIV Infected Patients?
B. VrijensL.Comté, E. Tousset J. Urquhart
(7th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV Therapy)

PDF Poster


Twice-Daily Regimens
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT DOWNLOADABLE ARTICLE
Twice-daily versus once-daily antiretroviral therapy and coformulation strategies in HIV-infected adults: benefits, risks, or burden?
Nachega JB, Rosenkranz B, Pham PA.
Patient Prefer Adherence. 2011;5:645-51.
Paper

Simplification Therapy
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Monotherapy with boosted PIs as an ART simplification strategy in clinical practice
Santos JR, Llibre JM, Berrio-Galan D,  et al

J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2014 Dec 18.
Abstract

Nuke-sparing regimens as a main simplification strategy and high level of toxicity resolution after antiretroviral switch: the SWITCHART Study.
Carrero-Gras A, Antela A, Muñoz-Rodríguez J, Díaz-Menéndez M,  et al
J Int AIDS Soc. 2014 Nov 2;17(4(Suppl 3)):19819.
Abstract

Simplification of antiretroviral therapy: a necessary step in the public health response to HIV/AIDS in resource-limited settings.
Vitoria M, Ford N, Doherty M, Flexner C.

Antivir Ther
. 2014;19(Suppl 3):31-37
Abstract

Optimization and simplification of antiretroviral therapy for adults and children.
Ford N, Flexner C, Vella S,  et al 
Curr Opin HIV AIDS
. 2013 Oct 4
Abstract

Simplification of antiretroviral therapy: a good choice for our patients and the sustainability of our health care system.
González Rivas L, Sánchez Gómez E,  et al

Farm Hosp
. 2011 Oct 19.
Abstract

Treatment simplification in HIV-infected adults as a strategy to prevent toxicity, improve adherence, quality of life and decrease healthcare costs.
Nachega JB, Mugavero MJ, Zeier M, et al
Patient Prefer Adherence. 2011;5:357-6
Abstract

One-pill once-a-day HAART: a simplification strategy that improves adherence and quality of life of HIV-infected subjects.
Airoldi M, Zaccarelli M, Bisi L,  et al
Patient Prefer Adherence
. 2010 May 13;4:115-25.
Abstract

Simplification strategies to reduce antiretroviral drug exposure: progress and prospects.
McKinnon JE, Mellors JW, Swindells S/

Antivir Ther. 2009;14(1):1-12.
Abstract
 

Potential risks and benefits of HIV treatment simplification: a simulation model of a proposed clinical trial.
Schackman BR, Scott CA, Sax PE, et al
Clin Infect Dis.
2007 Oct 15;45(8):1062-70.
Abstract

Benefits and concerns of simplification strategies in HIV-infected patients.
Negred E, Bonjoch A, Clotet B.

J Antimicrob Chemother. 2006 Jun 27;
Abstract
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Improved treatment adherence associated with treatment simplification
Baker D, Vale R, Doong N,  et al
(4th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Effect of Antiretroviral Simplified Regimens on Cellular HIV-DNA Levels-
G. D’ETTORRE M. CARNEVALINI, C. ANDREONI,  et al
(45 ICAAC)
Abstracts


Intensification Therapy
     

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Intensification of Antiretroviral Therapy with a CCR5 Antagonist in Patients with Chronic HIV-1 Infection: Effect on T Cells Latently Infected.
Gutiérrez C , Díaz L , Vallejo A , et al.
PLoS ONE 6(12): e27864.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Treatment intensification does not reduce residual HIV-1 viremia in patients on |highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Dinoso JB, Kim SY, Wiegand AM, et al

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
.
2009 Jun 9;106(23):9403-8
 

Intensification of a suppressive HAART regimen increases CD4 counts and decreases CD8+ T-cell activation.
Kolber MA, Saenz MO, Tanner TJ, et al
Clin Immunol. 2007 Nov 8;
Abstract

Evolution of resistance mutations pattern in HIV-1-infected patients during intensification therapy with a boosted protease inhibitor.
Blanco JL, Biglia MA, Arnedo M, et al
AIDS. 2005 May 20;19(8):829-31.
Abstract

Intensification of Antiretroviral Therapy Accelerates the Decay of the HIV-1 Latent Reservoir and Decreases, But Does Not Eliminate, Ongoing Virus Replication.
Ramratnam B, Ribeiro R, He T, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004
Abstract

Intensification and stimulation therapy for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reservoirs in infected persons receiving virally suppressive highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Kulkosky J, Nunnari G, Otero M, et al
J Infect Dis. 2002 Nov 15;186(10):1403-11.
Abstract

Mega-HAART
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  No advantage of quadruple or triple-class antiretroviral therapy as initial treatment in patients with very high viraemia.
Grijsen ML, Holman R, Gras L,  et al

Antivir Ther
. 2012 Aug 20..
Abstract

Mega-HAART: preliminary results and correlation with baseline resistance.
Rottmann C, Miller V, Staszewski S.

Antivir Ther. 1999;4 Suppl 3:93-4.

Abstract


General Outcome Studies
     

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 

  Outcome of Specific HAART Regimens Within and Outside a Randomized Controlled Trial
A E. HANSEN, J. GERSTOFT , O. KIRK, et al
(45 ICAAC)

Abstract

Treatment-Experienced Patients: General Strategies
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Antiretroviral Therapy: Treatment-experienced Individuals.
Calvo KR, Daar ES.  
Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Sep;28(3):439-45
Abstract

Antiretroviral regimens for treatment-experienced patients with HIV-1 infection.
Lagnese M, Daar ES 

Expert Opin Pharmacother.
2008 Apr;9(5):687-700.
Abstract
 

Treatment of Heavily Antiretroviral-Experienced HIV-Infected Patients.
Lunzen J.
AIDS Rev. 2007 Oct-Dec;9(4):246-53.
Abstract

Therapeutic options for treatment experienced patients: a focus on resistance testing and optimizing background therapy.
Sax PE.
AIDS Read. 2006 May;16(5):265-75, 277-8.
Abstract


Advanced HIV Disease
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Optimal timing and best antiretroviral regimen in treatment-naive HIV-infected individuals with advanced disease.
Manzardo C, Zaccarelli M, Agüero F, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Sep;46 Suppl 1:S9-18.
Abstract

Management of advanced HIV disease: resistance, antiretroviral brain penetration and malignancies.
Boffito M, Pillay D, Wilkins E. 
IntJ Clin Pract. 2006 Sep;60(9):1098-106.

Abstract

Effect of maintaining highly active antiretroviral therapy on AIDS events among patients with late-stage HIV infection and inadequate response to therapy.
Gandhi T, Wei W, Amin K, Kazanjian P.
Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Mar 15;42(6):878-84.
Abstract

Monitoring
       


Directly Administered Therapy
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Directly observed antiretroviral therapy eliminates adverse effects of active drug use on adherence.
Nahvi S, Litwin AH, Heo M, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2011 Aug 30.

Abstract

Initiation, Adherence, and Retention in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Directly Administered Antiretroviral Therapy.
Maru DS, Bruce RD, Walton M, et al
AIDS Behav. 2007 Dec 18
Abstract

Directly administered antiretroviral therapy in the treatment of HIV infection: benefit or burden?
Lucas GM, Flexner CW, Moore RD.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2002 Nov;16(11):527-35.

Abstract


Discontinuation of Therapy
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Predictors of first-line antiretroviral therapy discontinuation due to drug-related adverse events in HIV-infected patients: a retrospective cohort study.
Prosperi MC, Fabbiani M, Fanti I,  et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2012 Nov 12;12(1):296.
Paper

FULL-TEXT PDF AERTICLE
Patient- and population-level health consequences of discontinuing antiretroviral therapy in settings with inadequate HIV treatment availability
Kimmel AD, Resch SC, Anglaret X,, Weinstein MC
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation 2012, 10:12
Paper

Assessing risk of a short-term antiretroviral therapy discontinuation as a read-out of viral control in immune-based therapy.
Routy JP, Boulassel MR, Nicolette CA, Jacobson JM.
J Med Virol. 2012 Jun;84(6):885-9. .
Abstract

Insights into reasons for discontinuation according to year of starting first regimen of highly active antiretroviral therapy in a cohort of antiretroviral-naïve patients.
Cicconi P, Cozzi-Lepri A, Castagna A, et al
HIV Med. 2009 Aug 31.
Abstract

Disparities in Reported Reasons for Not Initiating or Stopping Antiretroviral Treatment Among a Diverse Sample of Persons Living with HIV.
Johnson MO, Chesney MA, Neilands TB, et al
J Gen Intern Med.
2008 Nov 18
Abstract
 

Factors associated with discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients with alcohol problems.
Kim TW, Palepu A, Cheng DM, et al
AIDS Care. 2007 Sep;19(8):1039-47.
Abstract
 
Effects of Active Treatment Discontinuation in Patients With a CD4+ T-Cell Nadir Greater Than 350 Cells/mm3: 48-Week Treatment Interruption in Early Starters Netherlands Study
(TRIESTAN).
Pogany K, Vanvalkengoed IG, Prins JM, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Dec 21;
Abstract
 
The Effects of Early Antiretroviral Therapy and Its Discontinuation on the HIV-Specific Antibody Response.
Killian MS, Norris PJ, Rawal BD, et al
 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses.
2006 Jul;22(7):640-7
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Determinants of discontinuation of initial highly active antiretroviral therapy regimens in a US HIV-infected patient cohort.
Yuan Y, L’italien G, Mukherjee J, Iloeje U.
HIV Med. 2006 Apr;7(3):156-62.
Abstract
 
Determinants of discontinuation of initial highly active antiretroviral therapy regimens in a US HIV-infected patient cohort.
Yuan Y, L’italien G, Mukherjee J, Iloeje U.
HIV Med. 2006 Apr;7(3):156-62.
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Discontinuation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Patients with Chronic HIV Infection: Clinical, Virologic, and Immunologic Consequences.
Mata RC, Viciana P, De Alarcon A, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Sep;19(9):550-62.
Abstract
 
Long-term follow-up of asymptomatic HIV-infected patients who discontinued antiretroviral therapy.
Fernandez Guerrero ML, Rivas P, Molina M, et al 

Clin Infect Dis.
2005 Aug 1;41(3):390-4.
Abstract

It Is Safe to Stop Antiretroviral Therapy in Patients With Preantiretroviral CD4 Cell Counts >250 cells/μL.
Skiest DJ, Morrow P, Allen B, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Nov 1;37(3):1351-135
Abstract
 


Self-Injected ARVS
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prescribing and using self-injectable antiretrovirals: How concordant are physician and patient perspectives?
Horne R, Kovacs C, Katlama C, Clotet B, et al
AIDS Res Ther. 2009 Feb 5;6(1):2.

Abstract

Prevention
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Potential Impact of Antiretroviral Chemoprophylaxis on HIV-1 Transmission in Resource-Limited Settings
Abbas UL, Anderson RM, Mellors JW.
PLoS ONE. 2007 Sep 19;2(9):e875.
Paper

 

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