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HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and risk of liver-related mortality in the Multicenter Cohort Study (MACS)

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Individuals coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV, especially those with low CD4+ nadir counts, are at increased risk for liver-related mortality, underscoring the importance of prevention, identification, and comprehensive management of hepatitis B in people infected withAIDS.
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Hepatitis B virus infection among people attending the voluntary counselling and testing centre and anti-retroviral therapy clinic of St Paul's General Specialised Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

TL;DR: This study shows a high prevalence and similar distribution of HBV infection in HIV-positive and HIV-negative people, however, with the emphasis given to HIV- positive cases, screening forHBV infection is important.
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Problem of hepatocellular carcinoma in West Africa.

TL;DR: Highlighted reasons for the specific disease pattern of HCC in West Africa include: high rate of risk factors; failure to identify at risk populations; lack of effective treatment; and scarce resources for timely diagnosis.
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Low rates of hepatitis screening and vaccination of HIV-infected MSM in HIV clinics.

TL;DR: Despite recommendations for hepatitis screening and vaccination of HIV-infected MSM, rates were suboptimal at all clinic sites, highlighting the importance of routine review of adherence to recommended clinical services.
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Vaccination in HIV-infected adults

TL;DR: A review of the current recommendations regarding vaccines among HIV-infected adults and a comprehensive summary of the evidence-based literature of the benefits and risks of vaccines among this vulnerable population are provided.
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Statistical methods in cancer research. Volume II--The design and analysis of cohort studies.

TL;DR: What do you do to start reading statistical methods in cancer research vol ii the design and analysis of cohort studies?
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The Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States, 1988 through 1994

TL;DR: The strongest factors independently associated with HCV infection were illegal drug use and high-risk sexual behavior, and poverty, having had 12 or fewer years of education, and having been divorced or separated were independently associated.
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Liver fibrosis progression in human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus coinfected patients

TL;DR: In coinfected patients, a low CD4 count, alcohol consumption rate, and age at HCV infection are associated with a higher liver fibrosis progression rate, while HIV seropositivity accelerates HCV‐related liver Fibrosis progression.
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The multicenter aids cohort study: rationale, organization, and selected characteristics of the participants

TL;DR: The Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study was designed to elucidate the natural history of the infection causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), identify risk factors for occurrence and clinical expression of the virus, and establish a repository of biologic specimens for future study.
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Hepatotoxicity associated with antiretroviral therapy in adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus and the role of hepatitis C or B virus infection.

TL;DR: The data indicate that use of ritonavir may increase risk of severe hepatotoxicity, and does not support withholding protease inhibitor therapy from persons coinfected with hepatitis B or C virus.
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