Prevention of TB in the presence of coinfection and comorbid conditions

2014 ◽  
pp. 91-111
Author(s):  
Dina Nair ◽  
Soumya Swaminathan
Keyword(s):  
Comorbid Conditions

Living with HIV in the Time of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Muhammad Naveed Noor
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Associated Conditions ◽  
Living With Hiv

This commentary foregrounds the need to examine how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated conditions may be affecting the lives of people living with HIV (PLWH) in a developing country context like Pakistan. It raises some important questions on medical care and updated information regarding PLWH in the time of COVID-19. Since PLWH are at an increased risk of developing comorbid conditions – something that makes them more vulnerable to COVID-19 – it is critical that timely research and evidence-based actions are undertaken to protect their health.

Characterization of comorbid conditions burdening hidradenitis suppurativa: a multicentric observational study

2020 ◽  
Vol 155 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Chiricozzi ◽  
Giulia Giovanardi ◽  
Dante R. Caposiena Caro ◽  
Michela Iannone ◽  
Clara De Simone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Comorbid Conditions

Could Thyroid Disorders Be Better Understood and Dealt as a Thyroid Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (08) ◽  
pp. 326-328
Author(s):  
Dr. Sushma Patil ◽  
Dr. Vikrant Patil
Keyword(s):  
Reference Range ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Thyroid Disorders ◽  
Thyroid Function Tests ◽  
Thyroid Disorder ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Free T4 ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Wide Range

Thyroid disorders are common worldwide. Thyroid dysfunction, both hypo- and hyperthyroidism may increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Current thyroid function tests may have limitations since they only measure the total or free T4 and/or T3 and TSH serum concentrations in peripheral blood and not the effect of T4 or T3 serum on different specific target tissues. Several comorbid conditions can interfere with the absorption or increase the clearance of levothyroxine. Among patients treated with thyroid replacement, under or overmedicated may-be at risk for adverse health consequences. A wide range of drugs may interfere with levothyroxine absorption, metabolism, and action. Patients report a lack of well-being, despite reaching euthyroid reference range of TSH, with psychological distress. If we will consider Thyroid related conditions as a syndrome then research perspective at the pathophysiology, interrelation between symptoms and comorbidities will be much broader that can lead researchers to get insights of different pathways in which thyroid gland functioning can be perceived and dealt therapeutically. The deliberation of thyroid disorder as a syndrome can affluence our knowledge of correlating cofounders, action of thyroid hormones on target tissues, underlying cause and thyroid health.

PTSD Treatment Research: An Overview and Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula P. Schnurr ◽  
Jessica L. Hamblen
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Ptsd Treatment ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Treatment Research

This chapter provides an overview of key concepts in designing and evaluating clinical trials, with a focus on randomized controlled trials for PTSD. The first section discusses design elements and how they influence the conclusions that can be drawn from a study. Examples from the trauma literature are provided when available to illustrate concepts. The second section explores newer developments in PTSD treatment trials. Specifically, it discusses treatment and design considerations related to common comorbid conditions of PTSD, adapting treatments for low-resource environments and optimizing treatment outcome. The chapter’s goal is to improve the ability of both clinicians and researchers to critically review PTSD clinical trials.

538 Profile of chronic comorbid conditions and obstetrical complications among U.S. pregnant women with HIV

2021 ◽  
Vol 224 (2) ◽  
pp. S340-S341
Author(s):  
Kartik K. Venkatesh ◽  
Leavitt Morrison ◽  
Ruth Tuomala ◽  
Alice Stek ◽  
Jennifer Read ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Obstetrical Complications ◽  
Women With Hiv
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