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  Nutritional status of HIV-infected adults on antiretroviral therapy and the impact of nutritional supplementation in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa

  South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2010

  The study was a descriptive prospective trial aimed to describe the nutritional status and impact of current nutrition intervention strategies on weight changes in adult HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy. Results showed that patients from Kuruman had a greater incidence of underweight compared to other towns, with a median BMI of 17.9kg/sqmeter.
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  Anthropometric and immunological success of antiretroviral therapy and prediction of virological success in West African adults

  Bulletin of the World Health Organization : the International Journal of Public Health, 2008

  The 6 month assessment of the response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a critical step. In sub-Saharan Africa, few people have access to plasma viral-load measurement. The gain or loss in body mass index (BMI) was assessed alone or in combination with corresponding gain in CD4 cells as a tool for predicting the response to ART.
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  The neurological and neurocognitive function of HIV-infected children commenced on antiretroviral therapy

  African Journals Online - AJOL, 2008

  This prospective study aims to describe the neurological and neurocognitive deficits in HIV-infected children and the short-term effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the observed deficit. 39 children were evaluated before the start of HAART and 30 were reassessed 6month later. The subjects were evaluated with a range of cognitive tests used in everyday clinical practice.
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  Transforming health: international rights-based advocacy for trans health

  Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network, 2013

  Trans people worldwide experience substantial health disparities and barriers to appropriate health care services. This report presents a number of case studies submitted by organisations from several countries, offering examples of efforts to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare presented to trans people.
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  Internalized HIV/AIDS-related Stigma in a Sample of HIV-positive People in Bangladesh

  2012

  Internalized stigma among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) is prevalent in Bangladesh. A better understanding of the effects of stigma on PLHA is required to reduce this and to minimize its harmful effects.
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  Lessons Learned and Future Programming- Three Years of the Red Cross Global Alliance on HIV in the Americas 2008 - 2011

  2012

  The GA HIV has had a profound effect on the way in which the National Societies of the Red Cross Red Crescent in Latin America and the Caribbean approach their work in HIV/AIDS.
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  Don’t Stop Now! Calling for a UK Blueprint to achieve an HIV-free generation

  2012

  This report calls on the UK government, the world’s second largest bilateral HIV donor, to develop a detailed blueprint by June 2013 which maps out the UK’s role in achieving an HIV-free generation.
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  Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ)

  The Pan African Medical Journal publish original scientific studies, reviews and comments on current health initiatives, project and work reports, personal experiences, educational articles and paper
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  Key indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2012 (43rd edition)

  Asian Development Bank, 2012

  This publication includes the latest available economic, financial, social and environmental indicators for the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to present the latest key statistics on development issues concerning the economies of Asia and the Pacific to a wide audience. Part I of this issue is a special chapter on green urbanisation in Asia.
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  The global state of harm reduction 2012: towards an integrated response

  International Harm Reduction Association, 2012

  This report focuses on intersections between drug use, HIV and harm reduction services among key affected populations, including women, children and men who have sex with men (MSM).

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