Reconciling the evaluation of co-morbidities among HIV care patients in two large data systems: the Medical Monitoring Project and CFAR Network of Integrated Clinical Systems
Data on persons with HIV and their burden of disease is poor and varies from one database to another. A study was performed utilizing two large databases, MMP and CNICS. The results displayed that each database can provide reliable data to monitor HIV co-morbidities in the US.
HIV and aging: Role of the microbiome
The researchers in this study observe gut bacteria and the microbiome to see its impact on those aging with HIV.
Long-Term Mortality in HIV-Infected Individuals 50 Years or Older: A Nationwide, Population-Based Cohort Study
Persons with HIV are more likely to have cardiovascular disease because of the residual virally mediated inflammation and side effects of antiretroviral therapy in addition to traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors.
