January 2013

Autonomic dysfunction as a predictor of heart disease in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

The purpose of this study was to test the presence of Autonomic Dysfunction (AD) in patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). 30 HIV (study) and non HIV (control) patients were prospectively enrolled and underwent five different established methods for detection of autonomic dysfunction. Amongst the five tests employed, there was a statistical difference in 4/5 tests between the two groups. The HIV...

Author(s): Yaser Elnahar, Mohannad Bisharat, Joseph Daoko, Ashraf QaQa, Anthony Al-Dehneh, Vincent A. DeBari, Jihad Slim and Fayez Shamoon

January 2013

Randomized control trial to evaluate yoga-based peer support group for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive Zambian adolescents

It has been shown that Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive adolescents are more vulnerable to behavioural problems than non-infected adolescents and stress compromises immune function. There is some evidence that yoga and peer support benefits mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 10-week programme of peer support and yoga on the psychological well being of HIV positive Zambian...

Author(s): J. Anitha Menon and Cristine Glazebrook

January 2013

Rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing on the college campus: Comparing traditional and outreach models

The purpose of this study was to compare rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing services on a college campus between a clinic-based group and an outreach-based group.Study participants were 1,233 individuals who underwent HIV counseling and testing. Questionnaires assessed demographics and HIV transmission risk behaviors. Results indicate that outreach-based testers were more likely to be younger, female,...

Author(s): Sarahmona M. Przybyla