2017
Prevalence estimation when disease status is verified only among test positives: Applications in HIV screening programs
Thomas E, Peskoe S, Spiegelman D. Prevalence estimation when disease status is verified only among test positives: Applications in HIV screening programs. Statistics In Medicine 2017, 37: 1101-1114. PMID: 29230839, PMCID: PMC6512805, DOI: 10.1002/sim.7568.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Elevated alanine aminotransferase in antiretroviral‐naïve HIV‐infected African patients: magnitude and risk factors
Nagu T, Kanyangarara M, Hawkins C, Hertmark E, Chalamila G, Spiegelman D, Mugusi F, Fawzi W. Elevated alanine aminotransferase in antiretroviral‐naïve HIV‐infected African patients: magnitude and risk factors. HIV Medicine 2012, 13: 541-548. PMID: 22416813, PMCID: PMC3391335, DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2012.01006.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElevated alanine aminotransferaseIU/LAlanine aminotransferaseAntiretroviral therapyHigh riskWorld Health Organization clinical stageCD4 T-lymphocyte countFirst-line antiretroviral therapyHepatitis B virus coinfectionALT measurementsLow-density lipoprotein cholesterolLog-binomial regression modelsB virus coinfectionT-lymphocyte countsART-naïve HIVCells/μLHepatotoxic side effectsCurrent tuberculosis (TB) treatmentResource-limited settingsCross-sectional analysisAdvanced immunosuppressionHBV coinfectionART-naïveHIV careLipoprotein cholesterol
2003
High-fiber diet in HIV-positive men is associated with lower risk of developing fat deposition
Hendricks KM, Dong KR, Tang AM, Ding B, Spiegelman D, Woods MN, Wanke CA. High-fiber diet in HIV-positive men is associated with lower risk of developing fat deposition. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2003, 78: 790-795. PMID: 14522738, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/78.4.790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCase-Control StudiesDietDiet RecordsDietary FiberHIV SeropositivityHumansLipodystrophyMaleRisk FactorsConceptsHIV-positive patientsFat depositionFood recordsDietary fiberHealthy Living cohortPast dietary intakeHIV-positive menCase-control studyOverall energy intakeWilcoxon rank sum testHigh-fiber dietRank sum testLiving cohortCurrent smokersDietary intakeResistance trainingLower riskEnergy intakePatientsUnhealthy behaviorsHealthy lifestyleHIVDietary componentsGreater intakeHigh-quality diet
2002
Correlates of Plasma HIV-1 RNA Viral Load Among HIV-1 Seropositive Women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Kapiga SH, Bang H, Spiegelman D, Msamanga GI, Coley J, Hunter DJ, Fawzi WW. Correlates of Plasma HIV-1 RNA Viral Load Among HIV-1 Seropositive Women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2002, 30: 316-323. PMID: 12131569, DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000014767.47046.c8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCD4 Lymphocyte CountFemaleHIV SeropositivityHIV-1HumansPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousRNA, ViralViral LoadConceptsHIV-1 RNA viral loadRNA viral loadPlasma HIV-1 RNA viral loadViral loadCopies/mLLymphocyte countHIV-1 positive pregnant womenHIV-1-seropositive womenMedian viral loadHigh viral loadPrevention of malariaTime of deliverySeropositive womenAbsolute CD4Pregnant womenClinical trialsHIV-1Long-term effectsDaily food expenditureMalaria parasitesBaselineMonthsDar es SalaamCD4Food expenditure
2000
Predictors of CD4+ lymphocyte count among HIV-Seropositive and HIV-Seronegative pregnant women in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Kapiga SH, Mwakagile D, Spiegelman D, Msamanga GI, Hunter D, Fawzi WW. Predictors of CD4+ lymphocyte count among HIV-Seropositive and HIV-Seronegative pregnant women in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. East African Medical Journal 2000, 77: 206-11. PMID: 12858905, DOI: 10.4314/eamj.v77i4.46622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-seropositive womenCells/mm3Erythrocyte sedimentation rateHIV-seronegative pregnant womenWhite blood countLymphocyte countPredictors of CD4Pregnant womenHIV-seropositiveMost HIV-seropositive womenTotal white blood countHaematological indicesReduction of CD4HIV-seronegative womenT lymphocyte subsetsClinical stage 1Age 25 yearsDar es SalaamAverage age 25 yearsAsymptomatic womenBlood countSocio-demographic characteristicsCD4Blood samplesHR increase
1999
Risk factors for cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions among HIV‐1 seropositive women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Kapiga SH, Msamanga GI, Spiegelman D, Mwakyoma H, Fawzi WW, Hunter DJ. Risk factors for cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions among HIV‐1 seropositive women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 1999, 67: 87-94. PMID: 10636052, DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(99)00125-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous intraepithelial lesionsCervical squamous intraepithelial lesionsRisk factorsIntraepithelial lesionsPrevalence of SILRisk of SILHigh-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsLow-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsHIV-1-seropositive womenMid-upper arm circumferenceNon-significant increased riskFederation of GynecologyDar es SalaamLifetime sexual partnersLymphocyte subsetsSeropositive womenIncreased riskArm circumferenceCervical smearsLive birthsCell countSexual partnersHIVWomenSexual behavior
1996
Determinants of HIV infection among female commercial sex workers in northeastern Thailand: results from a longitudinal study.
Ungchusak K, Rehle T, Thammapornpilap P, Spiegelman D, Brinkmann U, Siraprapasiri T. Determinants of HIV infection among female commercial sex workers in northeastern Thailand: results from a longitudinal study. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1996, 12: 500-7. PMID: 8757428, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199608150-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommercial sex workersFemale commercial sex workersHIV seroconversion ratesHIV seroconversionRisk factorsRelative riskSeroconversion ratesHIV infectionInjectable contraceptivesMonths' experienceMultivariate analysisCurrent syphilis infectionOnly risk factorReproductive risk factorsSex workersCox regression modelInjectable contraceptive useDate of enrollmentAverage incidence rateSexual practicesGroup-specific interventionsCumulative incidenceHIV seropositivityHIV seroprevalenceSyphilis infection