2002
Randomized trial of vitamin supplements in relation to transmission of HIV-1 through breastfeeding and early child mortality
Fawzi WW, Msamanga GI, Hunter D, Renjifo B, Antelman G, Bang H, Manji K, Kapiga S, Mwakagile D, Essex M, Spiegelman D. Randomized trial of vitamin supplements in relation to transmission of HIV-1 through breastfeeding and early child mortality. AIDS 2002, 16: 1935-1944. PMID: 12351954, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-200209270-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-1 transmissionInfants of mothersVitamin ALower baseline lymphocyte countsHigh erythrocyte sedimentation rateChild mortalityBaseline lymphocyte countMaternal micronutrient statusHIV-free survivalErythrocyte sedimentation rateLow birthweight babiesEarly child mortalityRisk of transmissionLymphocyte countLower hemoglobinMultivitamin supplementationWeeks' gestationBirthweight babiesPregnant womenHIV-1Vitamin supplementsMultivitaminsNutritional statusMicronutrient statusMortality
2001
Weight and body composition in a cohort of HIV-positive men and women
Forrester J, Spiegelman D, Woods M, Knox T, Fauntleroy J, Gorbach S. Weight and body composition in a cohort of HIV-positive men and women. Public Health Nutrition 2001, 4: 743-747. PMID: 11415480, DOI: 10.1079/phn200099.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Body Composition and Dietary Intake in Relation to Drug Abuse in a Cohort of HIV-Positive Persons
Forrester J, Woods M, Knox T, Spiegelman D, Skinner S, Gorbach S. Body Composition and Dietary Intake in Relation to Drug Abuse in a Cohort of HIV-Positive Persons. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 25: s43-s48. PMID: 11126426, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-200010001-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexIntravenous drug usersBody compositionDrug usersEnergy intakeDietary intakeFat massCurrent intravenous drug usersPast intravenous drug usersDrug abuseSelf-reported energy intakeHIV-positive personsHigher energy intakeBioelectrical impedance analysisCross-sectional analysisDrug use categoriesDrug use groupHIV infectionMass indexFood recordsDietary dataNonintravenous drugsNutritional statusIntakeWomenBody Composition and Dietary Intake in Relation to Drug Abuse in a Cohort of HIV-Positive Persons
Forrester J, Woods M, Knox T, Spiegelman D, Skinner S, Gorbach S. Body Composition and Dietary Intake in Relation to Drug Abuse in a Cohort of HIV-Positive Persons. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 25: s43-s48. DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200010001-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBody mass indexIntravenous drug usersBody compositionDrug usersEnergy intakeDietary intakeFat massCurrent intravenous drug usersPast intravenous drug usersDrug abuseSelf-reported energy intakeHIV-positive personsHigher energy intakeBioelectrical impedance analysisCross-sectional analysisDrug use categoriesDrug use groupHIV infectionMass indexFood recordsDietary dataNonintravenous drugsNutritional statusIntakeWomenRandomized Trial of Vitamin Supplements in Relation to Vertical Transmission of HIV-1 in Tanzania
Fawzi W, Msamanga G, Hunter D, Urassa E, Renjifo B, Mwakagile D, Hertzmark E, Coley J, Garland M, Kapiga S, Antelman G, Essex M, Spiegelman D. Randomized Trial of Vitamin Supplements in Relation to Vertical Transmission of HIV-1 in Tanzania. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 23: 246-254. DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200003010-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPregnant womenPolymerase chain reactionVitamin APlacebo-controlled trialPoor nutritional statusMultivitamin armHIV infectionHIV statusWeeks postpartumObservational studyHIV-1High riskHIVNutritional statusEffects of supplementsVertical transmissionChain reactionBirthMultivitaminsBabiesWomenSupplementsVitaminArmStatusRandomized trial of vitamin supplements in relation to vertical transmission of HIV-1 in Tanzania.
Fawzi W, Msamanga G, Hunter D, Urassa E, Renjifo B, Mwakagile D, Hertzmark E, Coley J, Garland M, Kapiga S, Antelman G, Essex M, Spiegelman D. Randomized trial of vitamin supplements in relation to vertical transmission of HIV-1 in Tanzania. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 23: 246-54. PMID: 10839660, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200003010-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenPolymerase chain reactionVitamin APlacebo-controlled trialPoor nutritional statusMultivitamin armHIV infectionHIV statusWeeks postpartumObservational studyHIV-1High riskHIVNutritional statusEffects of supplementsVertical transmissionChain reactionBirthMultivitaminsBabiesWomenSupplementsVitaminArmStatusRandomized Trial of Vitamin Supplements in Relation to Vertical Transmission of HIV-1 in Tanzania
Fawzi W, Msamanga G, Hunter D, Urassa E, Renjifo B, Mwakagile D, Hertzmark E, Coley J, Garland M, Kapiga S, Antelman G, Essex M, Spiegelman D. Randomized Trial of Vitamin Supplements in Relation to Vertical Transmission of HIV-1 in Tanzania. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 23: 246-254. DOI: 10.1097/00042560-200003010-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenPolymerase chain reactionVitamin APlacebo-controlled trialPoor nutritional statusBackground Observational studiesMultivitamin armHIV infectionHIV statusWeeks postpartumObservational studyHIV-1High riskHIVNutritional statusEffects of supplementsVertical transmissionChain reactionBirthMultivitaminsBabiesWomenSupplementsVitaminArm
1998
Vitamin A supplementation and severity of pneumonia in children admitted to the hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 1 2 3
Fawzi WW, Mbise RL, Fataki MR, Herrera MG, Kawau F, Hertzmark E, Spiegelman D, Ndossi G. Vitamin A supplementation and severity of pneumonia in children admitted to the hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 1 2 3. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1998, 68: 187-192. PMID: 9665113, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/68.1.187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin APlacebo groupTanzanian childrenLarge dosesAcute lower respiratory tract infectionLower respiratory tract infectionsImportant public health problemPlacebo-controlled trialRespiratory tract infectionsDay of admissionSeverity of pneumoniaBreast-feeding statusCourse of pneumoniaSevere clinical conditionMean numberPublic health problemRapid respiratory rateHospital stayTract infectionsDietary vitaminClinical conditionsProtective effectRespiratory diseaseHealth problemsNutritional status