2013
A review of pharmacological interactions between HIV or hepatitis C virus medications and opioid agonist therapy: implications and management for clinical practice
Bruce RD, Moody DE, Altice FL, Gourevitch MN, Friedland GH. A review of pharmacological interactions between HIV or hepatitis C virus medications and opioid agonist therapy: implications and management for clinical practice. Expert Review Of Clinical Pharmacology 2013, 6: 249-269. PMID: 23656339, PMCID: PMC4198941, DOI: 10.1586/ecp.13.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid agonist therapyAntiretroviral therapyDrug interactionsAgonist therapyHIV medicationsHepatitis C virus medicationsHepatitis C virus (HCV) treatmentActive antiretroviral therapyC virus treatmentPharmacodynamic drug interactionsImportant clinical consequencesReview of abstractsHCV therapyAntiretroviral agentsPharmacodynamic interactionsPharmacological interactionsHIV therapyClinical consequencesVirus treatmentClinical practiceFollowing keywordsTherapyClinical implicationsMedicationsMethadone
2012
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Versus Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and Chemotherapy in Therapy-Naive Patients With HIV-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma in South Africa
Mosam A, Shaik F, Uldrick TS, Esterhuizen T, Friedland GH, Scadden DT, Aboobaker J, Coovadia HM. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Versus Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and Chemotherapy in Therapy-Naive Patients With HIV-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma in South Africa. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2012, 60: 150-157. PMID: 22395672, PMCID: PMC3360837, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e318251aedd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-KSKing Edward VIII HospitalSymptomatic visceral diseaseActive antiretroviral therapyOpen-label trialTreatment-naive patientsTertiary referral centerAdministration of chemotherapyHAART armUrgent chemotherapyAntiretroviral therapyReferral centerVisceral diseaseTreat analysisKaposi's sarcomaHAARTChemotherapySaharan AfricaOptimal approachHIVLamivudinePatientsSarcomaStavudineNevirapine
2010
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in children with human immunodeficiency virus in rural South Africa.
Thomas TA, Shenoi SV, Heysell SK, Eksteen FJ, Sunkari VB, Gandhi NR, Friedland G, Shah NS. Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in children with human immunodeficiency virus in rural South Africa. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2010, 14: 1244-51. PMID: 20843414, PMCID: PMC3030274.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusXDR-TB diagnosisXDR-TBDrug-resistant tuberculosisPediatric wardImmunodeficiency virusRural South AfricaXDR-TB patientsXDR-TB treatmentActive antiretroviral therapySputum culture conversionNeuropsychiatric side effectsHospital pediatric wardInfection control policiesCulture conversionAntiretroviral therapyRadiographic improvementNosocomial transmissionOverlapping toxicitiesMicrobiologic dataHIV treatmentMedical recordsMicrobiologic diagnosisHIV therapyPrevious history
2007
Antiretroviral Treatment Regimen Outcomes Among HIV-Infected Prisoners
Springer SA, Friedland GH, Doros G, Pesanti E, Altice FL. Antiretroviral Treatment Regimen Outcomes Among HIV-Infected Prisoners. HIV Research & Clinical Practice 2007, 8: 205-212. PMID: 17720660, PMCID: PMC2409059, DOI: 10.1310/hct0804-205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyImmunological outcomesHIV-1 RNA levelsCells/mulActive antiretroviral therapyEffective antiretroviral therapyRetrospective cohort studyDuration of therapyKaplan-Meier curvesHIV-1 RNAProportion of subjectsHAART strategyTriple NRTICohort studyCopies/Incarceration periodsTreatment strategiesHigh prevalenceMean changeStudy groupNRTIsHIVTherapyRNA levelsLaboratory data
2006
Development and Assessment of an Innovative Culturally Sensitive Educational Videotape to Improve Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Soweto, South Africa
Wong IY, Lawrence NV, Struthers H, McIntyre J, Friedland GH. Development and Assessment of an Innovative Culturally Sensitive Educational Videotape to Improve Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Soweto, South Africa. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2006, 43: s142-s148. PMID: 17133198, DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000248345.02760.03.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEducational videotapeARV-naive patientsMedication-taking experiencesHIV-positive patientsActive antiretroviral therapyPatient education programHealth care providersAntiretroviral therapyARV therapyMedication therapyMedication takingAdequate adherenceAdherence counsellorsPatient understandingCare providersSide effectsPotential efficacyPatientsTherapyAdherenceFurther studiesIndividual adherencePreliminary findingsFocus groupsMeasurable benefits
2005
Generic antiretroviral efficacy in AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa
Mosam A, Cassol E, Page T, Bodasing U, Cassol S, Dawood H, Friedland GH, Scadden DT, Aboobaker J, Jordaan JP, Lalloo UG, Esterhuizen TM, Coovadia HM. Generic antiretroviral efficacy in AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa. AIDS 2005, 19: 441-443. PMID: 15750399, DOI: 10.1097/01.aids.0000161775.36652.85.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyKaposi's sarcomaCopies/Generic antiretroviral therapyUndetectable viral loadActive antiretroviral therapyGeneric antiretroviral drugsAntiretroviral efficacyViral loadAntiretroviral drugsLog10 declineClinical experienceSarcomaTherapySaharan AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaHIVPatientsAIDSBaseline
2004
A Pilot Study of Once-Daily Antiretroviral Therapy Integrated With Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting
Jack C, Lalloo U, Karim QA, Karim SA, El-Sadr W, Cassol S, Friedland G. A Pilot Study of Once-Daily Antiretroviral Therapy Integrated With Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2004, 36: 929-934. PMID: 15220699, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200408010-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdolescentAdultAlkynesAntibiotics, AntitubercularAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBenzoxazinesCosts and Cost AnalysisCyclopropanesDidanosineDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansLamivudineMaleMiddle AgedOutpatient Clinics, HospitalOxazinesPilot ProjectsSouth AfricaTreatment OutcomeTuberculosisUrban PopulationConceptsAntiretroviral therapyTB therapyViral loadPilot studyTwenty HIV-positive patientsSmear-positive pulmonary TBCD4 count increaseDrug-sensitive TBObserved therapy programStandard TB therapyActive antiretroviral therapyHIV-positive patientsMean CD4 countMean viral loadCells/Resource limited settingsResource-limited settingsDaily didanosineHAART regimenCD4 countHIV clinicPulmonary TBTB clinicNeurologic toxicityObserved therapyUtility of Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy Programs as Sites for Access to and Provision of Antiretroviral Therapy in Resource-Limited Countries
Friedland G, Karim S, Karim Q, Lalloo U, Jack C, Gandhi N, Sadr W. Utility of Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy Programs as Sites for Access to and Provision of Antiretroviral Therapy in Resource-Limited Countries. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2004, 38: s421-s428. PMID: 15156433, DOI: 10.1086/421407.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV infectionAntiretroviral therapyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionTherapy programHIV/AIDS careObserved therapy programActive antiretroviral therapyImmunodeficiency virus infectionImmune deficiency syndromeBurden of diseaseResource-limited countriesResource limited countriesHIV/AIDSHIV diseaseTuberculosis careDisease burdenDeficiency syndromeAIDS careVirus infectionTuberculosisInfectionMajor causeDiseaseTherapyInadequate access
2003
Pilot study to enhance HIV care using needle exchange-based health services for out-of-treatment injecting drug users
Altice FL, Springer S, Buitrago M, Hunt DP, Friedland GH. Pilot study to enhance HIV care using needle exchange-based health services for out-of-treatment injecting drug users. Journal Of Urban Health 2003, 80: 416-427. PMID: 12930880, PMCID: PMC3455979, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jtg053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusNondetectable viral loadCD4 lymphocyte countDrug treatmentDrug usersLymphocyte countViral loadHIV therapyBaseline HIV-1 RNA levelsNeedle exchangeHealth servicesHIV-1 RNA levelsPilot studyPotent antiretroviral combinationUtilization of HAARTActive antiretroviral therapyAntiretroviral therapy regimensHIV-1 RNACommunity-based health interventionsAdverse side effectsActive drug usersFormal drug treatmentImmunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) incidenceSmall pilot studyActive heroin injectors
2001
Effect of Opioid Dependence Pharmacotherapies on Zidovudine Disposition
McCance‐Katz E, Rainey P, Friedland G, Kosten T, Jatlow P. Effect of Opioid Dependence Pharmacotherapies on Zidovudine Disposition. American Journal On Addictions 2001, 10: 296-307. PMID: 11783744, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2001.tb00519.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid-dependence pharmacotherapyHuman immunodeficiency virusZDV toxicityActive antiretroviral therapyInjection drug usersTime-concentration curveZDV pharmacokineticsZidovudine dispositionAntiretroviral therapyOpioid pharmacotherapyDose adjustmentOpioid dependenceImmunodeficiency virusZDV concentrationsControl subjectsMethadone maintenanceDrug usersPharmacotherapyZidovudineBuprenorphineNaltrexoneSignificant differencesLAAMToxicitySubjects
2000
Interaction of Methadone with Didanosine and Stavudine
Rainey P, Friedland G, McCanceKatz E, Andrews L, Mitchell S, Charles C, Jatlow P. Interaction of Methadone with Didanosine and Stavudine. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 24: 241-248. PMID: 10969348, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200007010-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD4TMethadone therapyMore nucleoside analoguesStable methadone therapyActive antiretroviral therapyEffects of methadonePeak drug concentrationInjection drug usersInteraction of methadoneOpiate-dependent injection drug usersCurrent HAART regimensTime-concentration curveExtrapolated AUCMethadone dispositionAntiretroviral therapyHAART regimensDosing intervalTrough levelsMethadone treatmentHistorical controlsLarge dosesStudy subjectsDrug usersMethadoneDrug concentrationsInteraction of Methadone with Didanosine and Stavudine
Rainey P, Friedland G, McCance-Katz E, Andrews L, Mitchell S, Charles C, Jatlow P. Interaction of Methadone with Didanosine and Stavudine. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 24: 241-248. DOI: 10.1097/00042560-200007010-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD4TMethadone therapyMore nucleoside analoguesStable methadone therapyActive antiretroviral therapyEffects of methadonePeak drug concentrationInjection drug usersInteraction of methadoneOpiate-dependent injection drug usersCurrent HAART regimensTime-concentration curveExtrapolated AUCMethadone dispositionAntiretroviral therapyHAART regimensDosing intervalTrough levelsMethadone treatmentHistorical controlsLarge dosesStudy subjectsDrug usersMethadoneDrug concentrations