Background In rich countries the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among elderly patients (≥50 years) is increasing as a result of the extended survival of HIV patients receiving antiretroviral treatment (HAART), growing new infections and new late diagnosis. Data about efficacy and tolerability of HAART in old age are controversial. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the efficacy of HAART...

The immunological and virological impact of short-term treatment initiated during acute human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection was assessed prospectively in 20 subjects, 12 of whom initiated highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for 24 weeks and then terminated treatment. Treatment resulted in suppression of viremia, an increase in the CD4+ T cell count, enhanced different...

After one year of antiretroviral treatment in 49 HIV infected children compared to 53 children without, weight for age improved significantly and was highly correlated with baseline immune status and CD4% increase but height for age did not change. Stunting is a common feature of pediatric HIV, both on and off HAART.

OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and Hodgkin's disease (HD) in the UK haemophilia population during the 22 year period 1978-1999. DESIGN AND METHODS An analysis of patient data included on the UK Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organisation lymphoma register. The number of cases of NHL and HD occurring in HIV-positive and negative patients in each 3-year period...

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has had a profound impact on improving the long-term prognosis for individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HAART has been available for close to two decades, and now a significant number of patients with access to HAART are over the age of 50 years. Many clinical studies have indicated that HIV infection, as well as components o...