Despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWH) still present
persistent chronic immune activation and inflammation. This condition is the result of several …

Summary Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing among people
living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We determined the …

Background The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Several
studies have found MS to be prevalent in various African regions. However, no specific …

Cardiovascular toxicity of contemporary antiretroviral thera... : Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS
Cardiovascular toxicity of contemporary antiretroviral therapy : Current Opinion in HIV and …

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of conditions that
increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is an emerging concern in sub-Saharan …

Background. The metabolic syndrome is a clustering of hyperglycemia/insulin resistance,
hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease …

Background People living with HIV (PLWH) with chronic inflammation may have an
increasing risk for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity; however, the impact of …

With the widespread use combination antiretroviral therapy, there has been a dramatic
decrease in HIV-associated nephropathy. However, although the patients living with HIV …

Background Cardiometabolic diseases are a leading cause of HIV-related morbidity and
mortality, yet routine screening is not undertaken in high-burden countries. We aimed to …

Background HIV infection and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been associated with
metabolic syndrome (MS). The prevalence of MS varies substantially between populations …