Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis
Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis Zhi Q. Yao Viral hepatitis refers to a group of viral infections that primarily cause liver inflammation. The most common types include hepatitis A, hepatitis B,…
HIV Infection and Pregnancy
HIV Infection and Pregnancy Oluwatosin Jaiyeoba Michael J. Kilby INTRODUCTION Significant advances have been made in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT) to the extent that in countries with…
Primary Care in HIV
Primary Care in HIV Sabena Ramsetty With earlier initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and increased longevity of HIV patients, practitioners are providing more comprehensive primary care. HIV increases…
Drug Interactions in Patients with HIV Infection
Drug Interactions in Patients with HIV Infection Christopher H. Parsons Michael S. Boger INTRODUCTION The number of antiretroviral agents (ARVs) approved for treatment of HIV continues to expand, offering patients…
Opportunistic Infections in AIDS
Opportunistic Infections in AIDS Yasir Ahmed Sean Cook Helmut Albrecht An opportunistic infection (OI) is an infection caused by pathogens that usually do not cause disease in a host with…
Role of HIV Resistance Testing in the Treatment of HIV Infection
Role of HIV Resistance Testing in the Treatment of HIV Infection Melanie Gerrior Christopher Parsons INTRODUCTION Acquired resistance of HIV to available antiretroviral agents (ARVs) remains a worldwide concern. Soon…
Multitrauma Derangements in Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Multitrauma Derangements in Hemostasis and Thrombosis Diane A. Schwartz Lucy Z. Kornblith John B. Holcomb Mitchell Jay Cohen Despite significant advances in prevention of traumatic incidents and focus on prehospital…
Thrombohemorrhagic Events in the Elderly: Special Considerations
Thrombohemorrhagic Events in the Elderly: Special Considerations Isabelle Mahe Ludovic Drouet Our society is gradually aging, and in view of the increased incidence of thrombotic conditions associated with the elderly,…
Blood Management in the Cardiovascular Surgical Patient
Blood Management in the Cardiovascular Surgical Patient Lawrence Tim Goodnough L. Henry Edmunds Jr. Bleeding is a potential complication of any surgery and a major concern of all surgeons. All…
Hemostatic Abnormalities in Renal Disease
Hemostatic Abnormalities in Renal Disease Miriam Galbusera Giuseppe Remuzzi Patrizia Ondei Patients with renal disease suffer from complex hemostatic abnormalities leading to two opposite complications: bleeding tendency and thrombotic risk….
