2017
Adolescents, young people, and the 90–90–90 goals
Wong VJ, Murray KR, Phelps BR, Vermund SH, McCarraher DR. Adolescents, young people, and the 90–90–90 goals. AIDS 2017, 31: s191-s194. PMID: 28665876, PMCID: PMC5497776, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000001539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingTreatment initiationJoint United Nations ProgrammeYoung people ages 15People ages 15AIDS 90HIV diagnosisUnited Nations ProgrammePrimary preventionEarly diagnosisHIVNew infectionsAge 15Nations ProgrammeDiagnosisEpidemic controlAdolescentsProgram plannersCurrent low ratesLower ratesYoung peopleNumber of youthRecent studiesTreatmentInitiation
2014
Challenges in the Detection, Prevention, and Treatment of HIV-Associated Malignancies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Africa
Adebamowo CA, Casper C, Bhatia K, Mbulaiteye SM, Sasco AJ, Phipps W, Vermund SH, Krown SE. Challenges in the Detection, Prevention, and Treatment of HIV-Associated Malignancies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Africa. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2014, 67: s17-s26. PMID: 25117957, PMCID: PMC4392880, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle-income countriesAntiretroviral therapy usageChronic HIV careHIV-Associated MalignanciesCombination antiretroviral therapyHIV/AIDSPresident's Emergency PlanLong-term careHealth care infrastructureHIV workforceAntiretroviral therapyHIV careMajor complicationsHIV statusTherapy usageCancer CenterCancer patientsHost genetic profileHigh-income countriesEarly diagnosisBiology of cancerHIVOptimal managementAIDS ReliefCancerSymptomatic HIV-Positive Persons in Rural Mozambique Who First Consult a Traditional Healer Have Delays in HIV Testing
Audet CM, Blevins M, Rosenberg C, Farnsworth S, Salato J, Fernandez J, Vermund SH. Symptomatic HIV-Positive Persons in Rural Mozambique Who First Consult a Traditional Healer Have Delays in HIV Testing. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2014, 66: e80-e86. PMID: 24815853, PMCID: PMC4077983, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingTraditional healersHealth facility visitsLow CD4 cellsCD4 cell countHIV-seropositive personsHIV-positive personsCross-sectional studyPrevious health careLocal health facilitiesHIV/AIDSTime of HIVAntiretroviral therapyTherapy delayCD4 cellsHIV diagnosisMedian timeSicker patientsInitial careTime of entrySymptomatic individualsFacility visitsRelevant symptomsEarly diagnosisHealth facilities