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Filter by:This study will evaluate the impact of standard hepatitis C virus treatment on brain deficits in people who are infected with both HIV and the hepatitis C virus.
Immune modulating properties of parenteral lipid emulsions seem to contribute to the increased risk for infections which remains associated with the use of total parenteral nutrition. Emulsions based on soy bean oil (SO) are the oldest and still most widely used lipid source in TPN formulations but their high content of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be a drawback. Fish oil-based lipid emulsions (FO), rich in omega-3 PUFAs, has been approved for parenteral nutrition in many countries. Mainly retrospective studies on clinical outcomes in septic and postoperative patients have suggested clinical benefits with the inclusion of FO in parenteral nutrition regimens. The exact mechanisms behind the beneficial immunological effects of parenteral FO have, however, not yet been elucidated. Objective: To evaluate the effects of intravenous infusion of a FO-based lipid emulsion and a SO-based emulsion on immune function as evidenced by effects on peripheral blood leukocyte counts and functions and on the susceptibility to oxidative stress. Study design: Randomized placebo controlled cross-over pilot study with healthy volunteers.
The MTN-003 HIV prevention study include the use of microbicides, substances that kill microbes, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) - oral, FDA-approved, anti-HIV drugs. The purpose of this study is to determine if taking daily TDF and FTC/TDF as a part of the study MTN-003 has an effect on bone mineral density (BMD).
A new approach to HIV prevention currently being studied includes the use of microbicides, substances that kill microbes. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) are oral, FDA-approved, anti-HIV drugs, and tenofovir gel is an experimental microbicide. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of daily tenofovir 1% gel compared to a vaginal placebo gel, and the safety and effectiveness of oral TDF and oral FTC/TDF compared to an oral placebo in preventing HIV infection among women at risk for sexually transmitted infections.
BACKGROUND: The growing use of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD) has caused the simultaneous increase of various complications. The infection of the TIVAD or the subcutaneous pocket in which the device is positioned is one of the most encountered complications. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of the antibiotic in the prevention of the infection of the surgical site and the TIVAD until 30 days after the implant. METHODS: The authors enrolled one hundred consecutive patients divided into two randomized arms: group A (antibiotic), group B (no antibiotic), each of 50 patients. All the patients were affected by solid tumors needing chemotherapy continuously. TIVADs were implanted surgically in cephalic vein. Signs or symptoms considered were: pain, localized swelling, redness, and heat. White cell count was considered on the first, third, and seventh postoperative days, and the tests were made in the in-hospital laboratory. Body temperatures were checked twice daily for 7 days.
This study will prospectively evaluate the prevalence and incidence (over a two year period) of MRSA colonization and infection among HIV-infected military beneficiaries to determine predictors for the development of MRSA colonization and infection. This study will also investigate the utility of decolonization procedures for clearance of MRSA carriage and prevention of MRSA infections. Finally, the molecular characteristics and the antimicrobial sensitivities of isolates in this population will be determined.
Meropenem is an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat serious infections. Although it is used in premature and young infants, the correct dose is not known. The purpose of this study is to determine the correct dose and the safety of meropenem for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in these young babies.
The therapeutic DNA vaccine, DermaVir, represents an immunization strategy that targets lymph node dendritic cells. Because of the high percentage of naive CD4 cells in children and adolescents, the potential for effective new HIV-specific CD4 cell responses may be more achievable in children than in adults. The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of DermaVir in children and young adults.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the gentamicin-collagen sponge is safe and effective for preventing surgical wound infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the gentamicin-collagen sponge is safe and effective in preventing sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery who are at a greater risk of developing sternal wound infections.