Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care articles from January 1996

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care archives from January 1996

Immunological and virological markers of HIV-disease progression.
January 1, 1996... This review, based upon scientific literature, evaluates a number of immunological and virological markers for their usefulness as prognostic indicators for progression of HIV disease. The most widely studied marker, the CD4 positive T...

The experience of respiratory isolation for HIV-infected persons with tuberculosis.
January 1, 1996... A recent resurgence of tuberculosis (TB) has been driven mostly by the HIV epidemic. The initial inpatient experience for individuals with HIV-related TB may be pivotal to the acceptance of and participation in ongoing TB care. The purpose of...

The AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS).
January 1, 1996... The AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service fulfills its mission, as mandated by the HOPE legislation of 1988, by providing current information on clinical trials nationwide that evaluate experimental drug and biological treatments for adults...

HIV antiviral effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
January 1, 1996... Researchers have speculated that hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy has an antiviral effect in HIV infection. To determine HBO's antiviral effect, the authors performed ex vivo and in vivo quantitative assays on HIV-infected plasma and peripheral...

The challenge of maternal-infant transmission of HIV.
January 1, 1996... Patient Focus is intended to inform and update nurses concerning issues in HIV/AIDS care, emphasizing the client's perspective. In recently published findings of protocol 076, the AIDS Clinical Trials Group reports a significant reduction...

Cytovene-IV, Cytovene-Capsules.
January 1, 1996... Treatment Review is intended to inform and update nurses about treatments relevant to HIV/AIDS Chemical Name: Ganciclovir sodium Brand Name: Cytovene[R]-IV, Cytovene[R]-Capsules Medication Classification: Antiviral Background...