HIV infection
More than 75 million people worldwide have been infected with human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), and there are now approximately 37 million individuals living with the infection …
virus (HIV), and there are now approximately 37 million individuals living with the infection …
E-health technologies show promise in developing countries
Is there any evidence that e-health—using information technology to manage patient care—
can have a positive impact in developing countries? Our systematic review of evaluations of …
can have a positive impact in developing countries? Our systematic review of evaluations of …
[HTML][HTML] Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a …
M Naghavi, KL Ong, A Aali, HS Ababneh, YH Abate… - The Lancet, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death
is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and …
is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and …
Effects of a mobile phone short message service on antiretroviral treatment adherence in Kenya (WelTel Kenya1): a randomised trial
Background Mobile (cell) phone communication has been suggested as a method to
improve delivery of health services. However, data on the effects of mobile health …
improve delivery of health services. However, data on the effects of mobile health …
Mobile phone technologies improve adherence to antiretroviral treatment in a resource-limited setting: a randomized controlled trial of text message reminders
Objective: There is limited evidence on whether growing mobile phone availability in sub-
Saharan Africa can be used to promote high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This …
Saharan Africa can be used to promote high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This …
Guidelines for improving entry into and retention in care and antiretroviral adherence for persons with HIV: evidence-based recommendations from an International …
MA Thompson, MJ Mugavero, KR Amico… - Annals of internal …, 2012 - acpjournals.org
Description: After HIV diagnosis, timely entry into HIV medical care and retention in that care
are essential to the provision of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). Adherence to ART is …
are essential to the provision of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). Adherence to ART is …
Retention of adult patients on antiretroviral therapy in low-and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis 2008–2013
Background: We previously published systematic reviews of retention in care after
antiretroviral therapy initiation among general adult populations in sub-Saharan Africa. We …
antiretroviral therapy initiation among general adult populations in sub-Saharan Africa. We …
Evidence-based clinical guidelines for immigrants and refugees
Health: Deborah Assayag, Elizabeth Barnett, Jennifer Blake, Beverly Brockest, Giovani
Burgos, Glenn Campbell, Andrea Chambers, Angie Chan, Maryann Cheetham, Walter …
Burgos, Glenn Campbell, Andrea Chambers, Angie Chan, Maryann Cheetham, Walter …
Patient retention in antiretroviral therapy programs up to three years on treatment in sub‐Saharan Africa, 2007–2009: systematic review
Objectives To estimate the proportion of all‐cause adult patient attrition from antiretroviral
therapy (ART) programs in service delivery settings in sub‐Saharan Africa through 36 …
therapy (ART) programs in service delivery settings in sub‐Saharan Africa through 36 …
HIV infection and tuberculosis in South Africa: an urgent need to escalate the public health response
One of the greatest challenges facing post-apartheid South Africa is the control of the
concomitant HIV and tuberculosis epidemics. HIV continues to spread relentlessly, and …
concomitant HIV and tuberculosis epidemics. HIV continues to spread relentlessly, and …