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Knowledge of safety and herb-drug interations amongst HIV+ individuals: a focus group study.

OBJECTIVE: To determine how HIV+ individuals access safety and knowledge of drug interactions related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). METHODS: We conducted two separate focus group sessions with HIV+ users of complementary therapies. A total of 8 men participated at an urban health centre. Focus group sessions were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Analysis was conducted independently and in duplicate, using thematic analysis.

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Knowledge of safety and herb-drug interations amongst HIV+ individuals: a focus group study.
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Vitamin supplementation for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and pre-term delivery: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Observational studies have suggested that low serum vitamin levels are associated with increased mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV and increased preterm delivery. We aimed to determine the efficacy of vitamins on the prevention of MTCT and preterm delivery by systematically reviewing the available randomized controlled trials [RCTs]. We conducted systematic searches of 7 electronic databases. We extracted data from the RCTs independently, in duplicate.RESULTS: We included 4 trials in our review.

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Vitamin supplementation for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and pre-term delivery: a systematic review.
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African herbal medicines in the treatment of HIV: Hypoxis and Sutherlandia. An overview of evidence and pharmacology.

In Africa, herbal medicines are often used as primary treatment for HIV/AIDS and for HIV-related problems. In general, traditional medicines are not well researched, and are poorly regulated. We review the evidence and safety concerns related to the use of two specific African herbals, which are currently recommended by the Ministry of Health in South Africa and member states for use in HIV: African Potato and Sutherlandia. We review the pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacokinetics of these herbal medicines.

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African herbal medicines in the treatment of HIV: Hypoxis and Sutherlandia. An overview of evidence and pharmacology.
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Acupuncture for treatment of HIV associated acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome)

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) can be associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Treatment with acupuncture may modulate immune function and restore sensation and motor function to affected areas. To describe an HIV-positive patient with GBS who received acupuncture treatment for amelioration of GBS symptoms. The patient was diagnosed with HIV infection in 1989.

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Acupuncture for treatment of HIV associated acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome)
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Effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 T-cell recovery, viral suppression, morbidity and quality of life of HIV-infected patients in Rwanda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Low levels of serum selenium are associated with increased risk of mortality among HIV+ patients in East Africa. We aim to assess the effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 cell count, HIV viral load, opportunistic infections, and quality of life in HIV-infected patients in Rwanda. METHODS AND DESIGN: A 24-month, multi-centre, patient and provider-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 300 pre-antiretroviral therapy (ART) HIV-infected patients will be carried out at two sites in Rwanda.

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Effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 T-cell recovery, viral suppression, morbidity and quality of life of HIV-infected patients in Rwanda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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Micronutrient Deficiency and Treatment Adherence in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Micronutrient Supplementation in ART-Naive Persons with HIV

INTRODUCTION: The MAINTAIN study is an on-going RCT comparing high-dose micronutrient and anti-oxidant supplementation versus recommended daily allowance (RDA) vitamins in slowing HIV immune deficiency progression in ART-naïve people with HIV infection. OBJECTIVE: We planned analysis of the first 127 participants to determine the baseline prevalence of serum micronutrient deficiencies and correlates, as well as tolerance and adherence to study interventions.

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Micronutrient Deficiency and Treatment Adherence in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Micronutrient Supplementation in ART-Naive Persons with HIV
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Vitamin D and progression of carotid intima-media thickness in HIV-positive Canadians

Objectives
Based on a growing body of evidence implicating low vitamin D status in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), we hypothesized that in Canadian HIV-positive adults, low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration would be associated with increased subclinical vascular disease progression.

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Vitamin D and progression of carotid intima-media thickness in HIV-positive Canadians
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