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1. Development and validation of quantitative PCR assays for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa: a diagnostic accuracy study

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Goodall, J, Mawoko, N, Milburn, J, Mmipi, R, Muthoga, C, Ponatshego, P, Rulaganyang, I, Seatla, K, Tlhako, N, Tsholo, K, April, S, Bekiswa, A, Boloko, L, Bookholane, H, Crede, T, Davids, L, Goliath, R, Hlungulu, S, Hoffman, R, Kyepa, H, Masina, N, Maughan, D, Mnguni, T, Moosa, S, Morar, T, Mpalali, M, Naude, J, Oliphant, I, Sayed, S, Sebesho, L, Shey, M, Swanepoel, L, Chasweka, M, Chimang’anga, W, Chimphambano, T, Dziwani, E, Gondwe, E, Kadzilimbile, A, Kateta, S, Kossam, E, Kukacha, C, Lipenga, B, Ndaferankhande, J, Ndalama, M, Shah, R, Singini, A, Stott, K, Zambasa, A, Banda, T, Chikaonda, T, Chitulo, G, Chiwoko, L, Chome, N, Gwin, M, Kachitosi, T, Kamanga, B, Kazembe, M, Kumwenda, E, Kumwenda, M, Maya, C, Mhango, W, Mphande, C, Msumba, L, Munthali, T, Ngoma, D, Nicholas, S, Simwinga, L, Stambuli, A, Tegha, G, Zambezi, J, Ahimbisibwe, C, Akampurira, A, Alice, A, Cresswell, F, Gakuru, J, Kiiza, D, Kisembo, J, Kwizera, R, Kugonza, F, Laker, E, Luggya, T, Lule, A, Musubire, A, Muyise, R, Namujju, O, Ndyetukira, J, Nsangi, L, Okirwoth, M, Sadiq, A, Tadeo, K, Tukundane, A, Williams, D, Atwine, L, Buzaare, P, Collins, M, Emily, N, Inyakuwa, C, Kariisa, S, Mwesigye, J, Niwamanya, S, Rodgers, A, Rukundo, J, Rwomushana, I, Ssemusu, M, Stead, G, Boyd, K, Gondo, S, Kufa, P, Makaha, E, Moyo, C, Mtisi, T, Mudzingwa, S, Mwarumba, T, Zinyandu, T, Dromer, F, Johnstone, P, Hafeez, S, Mbangiwa, Tshepiso, Sturny-Leclère, Aude, Lechiile, Kwana, Kajanga, Cheusisime, Boyer-Chammard, Timothée, Hoving, Jennifer C, Leeme, Tshepo, Moyo, Melanie, Youssouf, Nabila, Lawrence, David S, Mwandumba, Henry, Mosepele, Mosepele, Harrison, Thomas S, Jarvis, Joseph N, Lortholary, Olivier, and Alanio, Alexandre

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2024
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2. Lopinavir plus nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors, lopinavir plus raltegravir, or lopinavir monotherapy for second-line treatment of HIV (EARNEST): 144-week follow-up results from a randomised controlled trial

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Agweng, E, Awio, P, Bakeinyaga, G, Isabirye, C, Kabuga, U, Kasuswa, S, Katuramu, M, Kiweewa, F, Kyomugisha, H, Lutalo, E, Mulima, D, Musana, H, Musitwa, G, Musiime, V, Ndigendawan, M, Namata, H, Nkalubo, J, Labejja, P Ocitti, Okello, P, Olal, P, Pimundu, G, Segonga, P, Ssali, F, Tamale, Z, Tumukunde, D, Namala, W, Byaruhanga, R, Kayiwa, J, Tukamushaba, J, Abunyang, S, Eram, D, Denis, O, Lwalanda, R, Mugarura, L, Namusanje, J, Nankya, I, Ndashimye, E, Nabulime, E, Senfuma, O, Bihabwa, G, Buluma, E, Elbireer, A, Kamya, D, Katwere, M, Kiggundu, R, Komujuni, C, Laker, E, Lubwama, E, Mambule, I, Matovu, J, Nakajubi, A, Nakku, J, Nalumenya, R, Namuyimbwa, L, Semitala, F, Wandera, B, Wanyama, J, Mugerwa, H, Ninsiima, E, Ssenkindu, T, Mwebe, S, Atwine, L, William, H, Katemba, C, Acaku, M, Ssebutinde, P, Kitizo, H, Kukundakwe, J, Naluguza, M, Ssegawa, K, Namayanja, Nsibuka, F, Tuhirirwe, P, Fortunate, M, Acen, J, Achidri, J, Amone, A, Chamai, M, Ditai, J, Kemigisa, M, Kiconco, M, Matama, C, Mbanza, D, Nambaziira, F, Odoi, M Owor, Rweyora, A, Tumwebaze, G, Kalanzi, H, Katabaazi, J, Kiyingi, A, Mbidde, M, Mugenyi, M, Okong, P, Senoga, I, Abwola, M, Baliruno, D, Bwomezi, J, Kasede, A, Mudoola, M, Namisi, R, Ssennono, F, Tuhirwe, S, Amone, G, Abach, J, Aciro, I, Arach, B, Kidega, P, Omongin, J, Ocung, E, Odong, W, Philliam, A, Alima, H, Ahimbisibwe, B, Atuhaire, E, Atukunda, F, Bekusike, G, Bulegyeya, A, Kahatano, D, Kamukama, S, Kyoshabire, J, Nassali, A, Mbonye, A, Naturinda, T M, Ndukukire, Nshabohurira, A, Ntawiha, H, Rogers, A, Tibyasa, M, Kiirya, S, Atwongyeire, D, Nankya, A, Draleku, C, Nakiboneka, D, Odoch, D, Lakidi, L, Ruganda, R, Abiriga, R, Mulindwa, M, Balmoi, F, Kafuma, S, Moriku, E, Reid, A, Chidziva, E, Musoro, G, Warambwa, C, Tinago, G, Mutsai, S, Phiri, M, Mudzingwa, S, Bafana, T, Masore, V, Moyo, C, Nhema, R, Chitongo, S, Heyderman, Robert, Kabanga, Lucky, Kaunda, Symon, Kudzala, Aubrey, Lifa, Linly, Mallewa, Jane, Moore, Mike, Mtali, Chrissie, Musowa, George, Mwimaniwa, Grace, Sikwese, Rosemary, Ziwoya, Milton, Chitete, H Chimbaka B, Kamanga, S, Makwakwa, T Kayinga E, Mbiya, R, Mlenga, M, Mphande, T, Mtika, C, Mushani, G, Ndhlovu, O, Ngonga, M, Nkhana, I, Nyirenda, R, Cheruiyot, P, Kwobah, C, Ekiru, W Lokitala, Mokaya, M, Mudogo, A, Nzioka, A, Tanui, M, Wachira, S, Wools-Kaloustian, K, Alipalli, P, Chikatula, E, Kipaila, J, Kunda, I, Lakhi, S, Malama, J, Mufwambi, W, Mulenga, L, Mwaba, P, Mwamba, E, Namfukwe, M, Kerukadho, E, Ngwatu, B, Birungi, J, Boles, J, Burke, A, Castle, L, Ghuman, S, Kendall, L, Tebbs, S, Whittle, J, Wilkes, H, Young, N, Spyer, M, Kapuya, C, Kyomuhendo, F, Kyakundi, D, Mkandawire, N, Mulambo, S, Senyonjo, S, Angus, B, Arenas-Pinto, A, Palfreeman, A, Post, F, Ishola, D, Arribas, J, Colebunders, R, Floridia, M, Giuliano, M, Mallon, P, Walsh, P, De Rosa, M, Rinaldi, E, Weller, I, Gilks, C, Kangewende, A, Luyirika, E, Miiro, F, Ojoo, S, Phiri, S, Wapakabulo, A, Peto, T, Matenga, J, Cloherty, G, van Wyk, J, Norton, M, Lehrman, S, Lamba, P, Malik, K, Rooney, J, Snowden, W, Villacian, J, Hakim, James G, Thompson, Jennifer, Kityo, Cissy, Hoppe, Anne, Kambugu, Andrew, van Oosterhout, Joep J, Lugemwa, Abbas, Siika, Abraham, Mwebaze, Raymond, Mweemba, Aggrey, Abongomera, George, Thomason, Margaret J, Easterbrook, Philippa, Mugyenyi, Peter, Walker, A Sarah, and Paton, Nicholas I

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2018
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3. Nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor cross-resistance and outcomes from second-line antiretroviral therapy in the public health approach: an observational analysis within the randomised, open-label, EARNEST trial

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Agweng, E, Awio, P, Bakeinyaga, G, Isabirye, C, Kabuga, U, Kasuswa, S, Katuramu, M, Kityo, C, Kiweewa, F, Kyomugisha, H, Lutalo, E, Mugyenyi, P, Mulima, D, Musana, H, Musitwa, G, Musiime, V, Ndigendawan, M, Namata, H, Nkalubo, J, Labejja, P Ocitti, Okello, P, Olal, P, Pimundu, G, Segonga, P, Ssali, F, Tamale, Z, Tumukunde, D, Namala, W, Byaruhanga, R, Kayiwa, J, Tukamushaba, J, Abunyang, S, Eram, D, Denis, O, Lwalanda, R, Mugarura, L, Namusanje, J, Nankya, I, Ndashimye, E, Nabulime, E, Senfuma, O, Bihabwa, G, Buluma, E, Easterbrook, P, Elbireer, A, Kambugu, A, Kamya, D, Katwere, M, Kiggundu, R, Komujuni, C, Laker, E, Lubwama, E, Mambule, I, Matovu, J, Nakajubi, A, Nakku, J, Nalumenya, R, Namuyimbwa, L, Semitala, F, Wandera, B, Wanyama, J, Mugerwa, H, Lugemwa, A, Ninsiima, E, Ssenkindu, T, Mwebe, S, Atwine, L, William, H, Katemba, C, Acaku, M, Ssebutinde, P, Kitizo, H, Kukundakwe, J, Naluguza, M, Ssegawa, K, Namayanja, Nsibuka, F, Tuhirirwe, P, Fortunate, M, Acen, J, Achidri, J, Amone, A, Chamai, M, Ditai, J, Kemigisa, M, Kiconco, M, Matama, C, Mbanza, D, Nambaziira, F, Odoi, M Owor, Rweyora, A, Tumwebaze, G, Kalanzi, H, Katabaazi, J, Kiyingi, A, Mbidde, M, Mugenyi, M, Mwebaze, R, Okong, P, Senoga, I, Abwola, M, Baliruno, D, Bwomezi, J, Kasede, A, Mudoola, M, Namisi, R, Ssennono, F, Tuhirwe, S, Abongomera, G, Amone, G, Abach, J, Aciro, I, Arach, B, Kidega, P, Omongin, J, Ocung, E, Odong, W, Philliam, A, Alima, H, Ahimbisibwe, B, Atuhaire, E, Atukunda, F, Bekusike, G, Bulegyeya, A, Kahatano, D, Kamukama, S, Kyoshabire, J, Nassali, A, Mbonye, A, Naturinda, T M, Ndukukire, Nshabohurira, A, Ntawiha, H, Rogers, A, Tibyasa, M, Kiirya, S, Atwongyeire, D, Nankya, A, Draleku, C, Nakiboneka, D, Odoch, D, Lakidi, L, Ruganda, R, Abiriga, R, Mulindwa, M, Balmoi, F, Kafuma, S, Moriku, E, Hakim, J, Reid, A, Chidziva, E, Musoro, G, Warambwa, C, Tinago, G, Mutsai, S, Phiri, M, Mudzingwa, S, Bafana, T, Masore, V, Moyo, C, Nhema, R, Chitongo, S, Heyderman, Robert, Kabanga, Lucky, Kaunda, Symon, Kudzala, Aubrey, Lifa, Linly, Mallewa, Jane, Moore, Mike, Mtali, Chrissie, Musowa, George, Mwimaniwa, Grace, Sikwese, Rosemary, van Oosterhout, Joep, Ziwoya, Milton, Chimbaka, H, Chitete, B, Kamanga, S, Makwakwa, T Kayinga E, Mbiya, R, Mlenga, M, Mphande, T, Mtika, C, Mushani, G, Ndhlovu, O, Ngonga, M, Nkhana, I, Nyirenda, R, Cheruiyot, P, Kwobah, C, Ekiru, W Lokitala, Mokaya, M, Mudogo, A, Nzioka, A, Siika, A, Tanui, M, Wachira, S, Wools-Kaloustian, K, Alipalli, P, Chikatula, E, Kipaila, J, Kunda, I, Lakhi, S, Malama, J, Mufwambi, W, Mulenga, L, Mwaba, P, Mwamba, E, Mweemba, A, Namfukwe, M, Kerukadho, E, Ngwatu, B, Birungi, J, Paton, N, Boles, J, Burke, A, Castle, L, Ghuman, S, Kendall, L, Hoppe, A, Tebbs, S, Thomason, M, Thompson, J, Walker, S, Whittle, J, Wilkes, H, Young, N, Spyer, M, Kapuya, C, Kyomuhendo, F, Kyakundi, D, Mkandawire, N, Mulambo, S, Senyonjo, S, Angus, B, Arenas-Pinto, A, Palfreeman, A, Post, F, Ishola, D, Arribas, J, Colebunders, R, Floridia, M, Giuliano, M, Mallon, P, Walsh, P, De Rosa, M, Rinaldi, E, Weller, I, Gilks, C, Kangewende, A, Luyirika, E, Miiro, F, Mwamba, P, Ojoo, S, Phiri, S, van Oosterhout, J, Wapakabulo, A, Peto, T, French, N, Matenga, J, Cloherty, G, van Wyk, J, Norton, M, Lehrman, S, Lamba, P, Malik, K, Rooney, J, Snowden, W, Villacian, J, Paton, Nicholas I, Kityo, Cissy, Thompson, Jennifer, Nankya, Immaculate, Bagenda, Leonard, Hoppe, Anne, Hakim, James, Kambugu, Andrew, van Oosterhout, Joep J, Kiconco, Mary, Bertagnolio, Silvia, Easterbrook, Philippa J, Mugyenyi, Peter, and Walker, A Sarah

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2017
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4. The cost?effectiveness of prophylaxis strategies for individuals with advanced HIV starting treatment in Africa

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Walker, Simon M., Cox, Edward, Revill, Paul, Musiime, Victor, Bwakura?Dangarembizi, Mutsa, Mallewa, Jane, Cheruiyot, Priscilla, Maitland, Kathryn, Ford, Nathan, Gibb, Diana M., Walker, A Sarah, Soares, Marta, Mugyenyi, P, Kityo, C, Musiime, V, Wavamunno, P, Nambi, E, Ocitti, P, Ndigendawani, M, Kabahenda, S, Kemigisa, M, Acen, J, Olebo, D, Mpamize, G, Amone, A, Okweny, D, Mbonye, A, Nambaziira, F, Rweyora, A, Kangah, M, Kabaswahili, V, Abach, J, Abongomera, G, Omongin, J, Aciro, I, Philliam, A, Arach, B, Ocung, E, Amone, G, Miles, P, Adong, C, Tumsuiime, C, Kidega, P, Otto, B, Apio, F, Baleeta, K, Mukuye, A, Abwola, M, Ssennono, F, Baliruno, D, Tuhirwe, S, Namisi, R, Kigongo, F, Kikyonkyo, D, Mushahara, F, Tusiime, J, Musiime, A, Nankya, A, Atwongyeire, D, Sirikye, S, Mula, S, Noowe, N, Lugemwa, A, Kasozi, M, Mwebe, S, Atwine, L, Senkindu, T, Natuhurira, T, Katemba, C, Ninsiima, E, Acaku, M, Kyomuhangi, J, Ankunda, R, Tukwasibwe, D, Ayesiga, L, Hakim, J, Nathoo, K, Bwakura?Dangarembizi, M, Reid, A, Chidziva, E, Mhute, T, Tinago, Gc, Bhiri, J, Mudzingwa, S, Phiri, M, Steamer, J, Nhema, R, Warambwa, C, Musoro, G, Mutsai, S, Nemasango, B, Moyo, C, Chitongo, S, Rashirai, K, Vhembo, S, Mlambo, B, Nkomani, S, Ndemera, B, Willard, M, Berejena, C, Musodza, Y, Matiza, P, Mudenge, B, Guti, V, Etyang, A, Agutu, C, Berkley, J, Maitland, K, Njuguna, P, Mwaringa, S, Etyang, T, Awuondo, K, Wale, S, Shangala, J, Kithunga, J, Mwarumba, S, Maitha, S Said, Mutai, R, Lewa, M Lozi, Mwambingu, G, Mwanzu, A, Kalama, C, Latham, H, Shikuku, J, Fondo, A, Njogu, A, Khadenge, C, Mwakisha, B, Siika, A, Wools?Kaloustian, K, Nyandiko, W, Cheruiyot, P, Sudoi, A, Wachira, S, Meli, B, Karoney, M, Nzioka, A, Tanui, M, Mokaya, M, Ekiru, W, Mboya, C, Mwimali, D, Mengich, C, Choge, J, Injera, W, Njenga, K, Cherutich, S, Orido, M Anyango, Lwande, G Omondi, Rutto, P, Mudogo, A, Kutto, I, Shali, A, Jaika, L, Jerotich, H, Pierre, M, Mallewa, J, Kaunda, S, Van Oosterhout, J, O'Hare, B, Heydermann, R, Gonzalez, C, Dzabala, N, Kelly, C, Denis, B, Selemani, G, Mipando, L Nyondo, Chirwa, E, Banda, P, Mvula, L, Msuku, H, Ziwoya, M, Manda, Y, Nicholas, S, Masesa, C, Mwalukomo, T, Makhaza, L, Sheha, I, Bwanali, J, Limbuni, M, Gibb, D, Thomason, M, Walker, As, Pett, S, Szubert, A, Griffiths, A, Wilkes, H, Rajapakse, C, Spyer, M, Prendergast, A, Klein, N, Rauchenberger, M, Van Looy, N, Little, E, Fairbrother, K, Cowan, F, Seeley, J, Bernays, S, Kawuma, R, Mupambireyi, Z, Kyomuhendo, F, Nakalanzi, S, Peshu, J, Ndaa, S, Chabuka, J, Mkandawire, N, Matandika, L, Kapuya, C, Weller, I, Malianga, E, Mwansambo, C, Miiro, F, Elyanu, P, Bukusi, E, Katabira, E, Mugurungi, O, Peto, T, Musoke, P, Matenga, J, Phiri, S, Lyall, H, Johnston, V, Fitzgerald, F, Post, F, Ssali, F, Arenas?Pinto, A, Turkova, A, and Bamford, A

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Diagnosis, Care and treatment, Economic aspects, Evaluation, Comparative analysis, Cost benefit analysis, Prophylaxis -- Comparative analysis -- Economic aspects, HIV infections -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment, Practice guidelines (Medicine) -- Evaluation, HIV infection -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment
Abstract

Introduction In low? and middle?income settings, more than a third of HIV?positive individuals starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) present with advanced disease (CD4 ? 200 cells/mm[sup.3] ); over half of these [...], : Introduction: Many HIV?positive individuals in Africa have advanced disease when initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) so have high risks of opportunistic infections and death. The REALITY trial found that an enhanced?prophylaxis package including fluconazole reduced mortality by 27% in individuals starting ART with CD4 Methods: The REALITY trial enrolled from June 2013 to April 2015. A decision?analytic model was developed to estimate the cost?effectiveness of six management strategies in individuals initiating ART in the REALITY trial countries. Strategies included standard?prophylaxis, enhanced?prophylaxis, standard?prophylaxis with fluconazole; and three CrAg testing strategies, the first stratifying individuals to enhanced?prophylaxis (CrAg?positive) or standard?prophylaxis (CrAg?negative), the second to enhanced?prophylaxis (CrAg?positive) or enhanced?prophylaxis without fluconazole (CrAg?negative) and the third to standard?prophylaxis with fluconazole (CrAg?positive) or without fluconazole (CrAg?negative). The model estimated costs, life?years and quality?adjusted life?years (QALY) over 48 weeks using three competing mortality risks: cryptococcal meningitis; tuberculosis, serious bacterial infection or other known cause; and unknown cause. Results: Enhanced?prophylaxis was cost?effective at cost?effectiveness thresholds of US$300 and US$500 per QALY with an incremental cost?effectiveness ratio (ICER) of US$157 per QALY in the CD4 Conclusions: The REALITY enhanced?prophylaxis package in individuals with advanced HIV starting ART reduces morbidity and mortality, is practical to administer and is cost?effective. Efforts should continue to ensure that components are accessed at lowest available prices.

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2020
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5. The cost-effectiveness of prophylaxis strategies for individuals with advanced HIV starting treatment in Africa

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Walker, SM, Cox, E, Revill, P, Musiime, V, Bwakura‐Dangarembizi, M, Mallewa, J, Cheruiyot, P, Maitland, K, Ford, N, Gibb, DM, Walker, AS, Soares, M, Mugyenyi, P, Kityo, C, Wavamunno, P, Nambi, E, Ocitti, P, Ndigendawani, M, Kabahenda, S, Kemigisa, M, Acen, J, Olebo, D, Mpamize, G, Amone, A, Okweny, D, Mbonye, A, Nambaziira, F, Rweyora, A, Kangah, M, Kabaswahili, V, Abach, J, Abongomera, G, Omongin, J, Aciro, I, Philliam, A, Arach, B, Ocung, E, Amone, G, Miles, P, Adong, C, Tumsuiime, C, Kidega, P, Otto, B, Apio, F, Baleeta, K, Mukuye, A, Abwola, M, Ssennono, F, Baliruno, D, Tuhirwe, S, Namisi, R, Kigongo, F, Kikyonkyo, D, Mushahara, F, Tusiime, J, Musiime, A, Nankya, A, Atwongyeire, D, Sirikye, S, Mula, S, Noowe, N, Lugemwa, A, Kasozi, M, Mwebe, S, Atwine, L, Senkindu, T, Natuhurira, T, Katemba, C, Ninsiima, E, Acaku, M, Kyomuhangi, J, Ankunda, R, Tukwasibwe, D, Ayesiga, L, Hakim, J, Nathoo, K, Reid, A, Chidziva, E, Mhute, T, Tinago, GC, Bhiri, J, Mudzingwa, S, Phiri, M, Steamer, J, Nhema, R, Warambwa, C, Musoro, G, Mutsai, S, Nemasango, B, Moyo, C, Chitongo, S, Rashirai, K, Vhembo, S, Mlambo, B, Nkomani, S, Ndemera, B, Willard, M, Berejena, C, Musodza, Y, Matiza, P, Mudenge, B, Guti, V, Etyang, A, Agutu, C, Berkley, J, Njuguna, P, Mwaringa, S, Etyang, T, Awuondo, K, Wale, S, Shangala, J, Kithunga, J, Mwarumba, S, Said Maitha, S, Mutai, R, Lozi Lewa, M, Mwambingu, G, Mwanzu, A, Kalama, C, Latham, H, Shikuku, J, Fondo, A, Njogu, A, Khadenge, C, Mwakisha, B, Siika, A, Wools‐Kaloustian, K, Nyandiko, W, Sudoi, A, Wachira, S, Meli, B, Karoney, M, Nzioka, A, Tanui, M, Mokaya, M, Ekiru, W, Mboya, C, Mwimali, D, Mengich, C, Choge, J, Injera, W, Njenga, K, Cherutich, S, Anyango Orido, M, Omondi Lwande, G, Rutto, P, Mudogo, A, Kutto, I, Shali, A, Jaika, L, Jerotich, H, Pierre, M, Kaunda, S, Van Oosterhout, J, O'Hare, B, Heydermann, R, Gonzalez, C, Dzabala, N, Kelly, C, Denis, B, Selemani, G, Nyondo Mipando, L, Chirwa, E, Banda, P, Mvula, L, Msuku, H, Ziwoya, M, Manda, Y, Nicholas, S, Masesa, C, Mwalukomo, T, Makhaza, L, Sheha, I, Bwanali, J, Limbuni, M, Gibb, D, Thomason, M, Pett, S, Szubert, A, Griffiths, A, Wilkes, H, Rajapakse, C, Spyer, M, Prendergast, A, Klein, N, Rauchenberger, M, Van Looy, N, Little, E, Fairbrother, K, Cowan, F, Seeley, J, Bernays, S, Kawuma, R, Mupambireyi, Z, Kyomuhendo, F, Nakalanzi, S, Peshu, J, Ndaa, S, Chabuka, J, Mkandawire, N, Matandika, L, Kapuya, C, Weller, I, Malianga, E, Mwansambo, C, Miiro, F, Elyanu, P, Bukusi, E, Katabira, E, Mugurungi, O, Peto, T, Musoke, P, Matenga, J, Phiri, S, Lyall, H, Johnston, V, Fitzgerald, F, Post, F, Ssali, F, Arenas‐Pinto, A, Turkova, A, Bamford, A, Academic Medical Center, and DiFDMRCWellcome Trust

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Male, Antifungal Agents, Cost effectiveness, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), HIV Infections, medicine.disease_cause, Cohort Studies, 0302 clinical medicine, late‐presenters, fluconazole, Advanced disease, Global health, 030212 general & internal medicine, Child, Research Articles, health care economics and organizations, education.field_of_study, cost‐effectiveness, 3. Good health, Infectious Diseases, Child, Preschool, Female, Quality-Adjusted Life Years, prophylaxis, 0305 other medical science, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, medicine.drug, Research Article, Adult, medicine.medical_specialty, Tuberculosis, Antigens, Fungal, Adolescent, Cryptococcal antigen, Anti-HIV Agents, Population, late-presenters, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 03 medical and health sciences, medicine, Humans, education, cost-effectiveness, 030505 public health, AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, business.industry, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, HIV, 1103 Clinical Sciences, medicine.disease, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Cryptococcus, Emergency medicine, Africa, business, Fluconazole, 1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences
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Introduction: Many HIV-positive individuals in Africa have advanced disease when initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) so have high risks of opportunistic infections and death. The REALITY trial found that an enhanced-prophylaxis package including fluconazole reduced mortality by 27% in individuals starting ART with CD4

Published
2020

6. Raltegravir-intensified initial antiretroviral therapy in advanced HIV disease in Africa: A randomised controlled trial

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Kityo, C, Szubert, AJ, Siika, A, Heyderman, R, Bwakura-Dangarembizi, M, Lugemwa, A, Mwaringa, S, Griffiths, A, Nkanya, I, Kabahenda, S, Wachira, S, Musoro, G, Rajapakse, C, Etyang, T, Abach, J, Spyer, MJ, Wavamunno, P, Nyondo-Mipando, L, Chidziva, E, Nathoo, K, Klein, N, Hakim, J, Gibb, DM, Walker, AS, Pett, SL, Mugyenyi, P, Musiime, V, Nambi, E, Ocitti, P, Ndigendawani, M, Kemigisa, M, Acen, J, Olebo, D, Mpamize, G, Amone, A, Okweny, D, Mbonye, A, Nambaziira, F, Rweyora, A, Kangah, M, Kabaswahili, V, Abongomera, G, Omongin, J, Aciro, I, Philliam, A, Arach, B, Ocung, E, Amone, G, Miles, P, Adong, C, Tumsuiime, C, Kidega, P, Otto, B, Apio, F, Baleeta, K, Mukuye, A, Abwola, M, Ssennono, F, Baliruno, D, Tuhirwe, S, Namisi, R, Kigongo, F, Kikyonkyo, D, Mushahara, F, Tusiime, J, Musiime, A, Nankya, A, Atwongyeire, D, Sirikye, S, Mula, S, Noowe, N, Kasozi, M, Mwebe, S, Atwine, L, Senkindu, T, Natuhurira, T, Katemba, C, Ninsiima, E, Acaku, M, Kyomuhangi, J, Ankunda, R, Tukwasibwe, D, Ayesiga, L, Reid, A, Mhute, T, Tinago, GC, Bhiri, J, Mudzingwa, S, Phiri, M, Steamer, J, Nhema, R, Warambwa, C, Mutsai, S, Nemasango, B, Moyo, C, Chitongo, S, Rashirai, K, Vhembo, S, Mlambo, B, Nkomani, S, Ndemera, B, Willard, M, Berejena, C, Musodza, Y, Matiza, P, Mudenge, B, Guti, V, Etyang, A, Agutu, C, Berkley, J, Maitland, K, Njuguna, P, Awuondo, K, Wale, S, Shangala, J, Kithunga, J, Mwarumba, S, Maitha, SS, Mutai, R, Lewa, ML, Mwambingu, G, Mwanzu, A, Kalama, C, Latham, H, Shikuku, J, Fondo, A, Njogu, A, Khadenge, C, Mwakisha, B, Wools-Kaloustian, K, Nyandiko, W, Cheruiyot, P, Sudoi, A, Meli, B, Karoney, M, Nzioka, A, Tanui, M, Mokaya, M, Ekiru, W, Mboya, C, Mwimali, D, Mengich, C, Choge, J, Injera, W, Njenga, K, Cherutich, S, Orido, MA, Lwande, GO, Rutto, P, Mudogo, A, Kutto, I, Shali, A, Jaika, L, Jerotich, H, Pierre, M, Mallewa, J, Kaunda, S, Van Oosterhout, J, O'Hare, B, Heydermann, R, Gonzalez, C, Dzabala, N, Kelly, C, Denis, B, Selemani, G, Mipando, LN, Chirwa, E, Banda, P, Mvula, L, Msuku, H, Ziwoya, M, Manda, Y, Nicholas, S, Masesa, C, Mwalukomo, T, Makhaza, L, Sheha, I, Bwanali, J, Limbuni, M, and DiFDMRCWellcome Trust

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Adult, Male, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Adolescent, Anti-HIV Agents, BIOMARKERS, CHILDREN, HIV Infections, Drug Administration Schedule, Health Services Accessibility, IMMUNE RECONSTITUTION, EFAVIRENZ, Young Adult, Medicine, General & Internal, General & Internal Medicine, Raltegravir Potassium, INFECTION, Humans, Uganda, Child, 11 Medical and Health Sciences, RESTORATION, IMMUNODEFICIENCY, Science & Technology, MORTALITY, ADULTS, SOUTH-AFRICA, Kenya, Anti-Retroviral Agents, Child, Preschool, Africa, Disease Progression, Female, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, REALITY trial team, Follow-Up Studies
Abstract

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, individuals infected with HIV who are severely immunocompromised have high mortality (about 10%) shortly after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). This group also has the greatest risk of morbidity and mortality associated with immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), a paradoxical response to successful ART. Integrase inhibitors lead to significantly more rapid declines in HIV viral load (VL) than all other ART classes. We hypothesised that intensifying standard triple-drug ART with the integrase inhibitor, raltegravir, would reduce HIV VL faster and hence reduce early mortality, although this strategy could also risk more IRIS events. Methods and findings In a 2×2×2 factorial open-label parallel-group trial, treatment-naive adults, adolescents, and children >5 years old infected with HIV, with cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) 0.7) and despite significantly greater VL suppression with raltegravir-intensified ART at 4 weeks (343/836 [41.0%] versus 113/841 [13.4%] with standard ART, p < 0.001) and 12 weeks (567/789 [71.9%] versus 415/803 [51.7%] with standard ART, p < 0.001). Through 48 weeks, there was no evidence of differences in mortality (aHR = 0.98 [95% CI 0.76–1.28], p = 0.91); in serious (aHR = 0.99 [0.81–1.21], p = 0.88), grade-4 (aHR = 0.88 [0.71–1.09], p = 0.29), or ART-modifying (aHR = 0.90 [0.63–1.27], p = 0.54) adverse events (the latter occurring in 59 [6.5%] participants with raltegravir-intensified ART versus 66 [7.3%] with standard ART); in events judged compatible with IRIS (occurring in 89 [9.9%] participants with raltegravir-intensified ART versus 86 [9.5%] with standard ART, p = 0.79) or in hospitalisations (aHR = 0.94 [95% CI 0.76–1.17], p = 0.59). At 12 weeks, one and two raltegravir-intensified participants had predicted intermediate-level and high-level raltegravir resistance, respectively. At 48 weeks, the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) mutation K219E/Q (p = 0.004) and the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) mutations K101E/P (p = 0.03) and P225H (p = 0.007) were less common in virus from participants with raltegravir-intensified ART, with weak evidence of less intermediate- or high-level resistance to tenofovir (p = 0.06), abacavir (p = 0.08), and rilpivirine (p = 0.07). Limitations of the study include limited clinical, radiological, and/or microbiological information for some participants, reflecting available services at the centres, and lack of baseline genotypes. Conclusions Although 12 weeks of raltegravir intensification was well tolerated and reduced HIV viraemia significantly faster than standard triple-drug ART during the time of greatest risk for early death, this strategy did not reduce mortality or clinical events in this group and is not warranted. There was no excess of IRIS-compatible events, suggesting that integrase inhibitors can be used safely as part of standard triple-drug first-line therapy in severely immunocompromised individuals. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01825031.

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2018

7. Effect of ready-to-use supplementary food on mortality in severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals in Africa initiating antiretroviral therapy (REALITY): an open-label, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial

Author

Mallewa, J, Szubert, A, Mugyenyi, P, Chidziva, E, Thomason, M, Chepkorir, P, Abongomera, G, Baleeta, K, Etyang, A, Warambwa, C, Melly, B, Mudzingwa, S, Kelly, C, Agutu, C, Wilkes, H, Nkomani, S, Musiime, V, Lugemwa, A, Pett, S, Bwakura-Dangarembizi, M, Prendergast, A, Gibb, D, Walker, A, Berkley, J, and team, REALITY trial

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals have a high risk of mortality during the first few months after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). We hypothesise that universally providing ready-to-use supplementary food (RUSF) would increase early weight gain, thereby reducing early mortality compared with current guidelines recommending ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for severely malnourished individuals only. METHODS: We did a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial, open-label, parallel-group trial at inpatient and outpatient facilities in eight urban or periurban regional hospitals in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Eligible participants were ART-naive adults and children aged at least 5 years with confirmed HIV infection and a CD4 cell count of fewer than 100 cells per μL, who were initiating ART at the facilities. We randomly assigned participants (1:1) to initiate ART either with (RUSF) or without (no-RUSF) 12 weeks' of peanut-based RUSF containing 1000 kcal per day and micronutrients, given as two 92 g packets per day for adults and one packet (500 kcal per day) for children aged 5-12 years, regardless of nutritional status. In both groups, individuals received supplementation with RUTF only when severely malnourished (ie, body-mass index [BMI] 0·7). Through 48 weeks, adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older in the RUSF group had significantly greater gains in weight, BMI, and MUAC than the no-RUSF group (p=0·004, 0·004, and 0·03, respectively). The most common type of serious adverse event was specific infections, occurring in 90 (10%) of 897 participants assigned RUSF and 87 (10%) of 908 assigned no-RUSF. By week 48, 205 participants had serious adverse events in both groups (p=0·81), and 181 had grade 4 adverse events in the RUSF group compared with 172 in the non-RUSF group (p=0·45). INTERPRETATION: In severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals, providing RUSF universally at ART initiation, compared with providing RUTF to severely malnourished individuals only, improved short-term weight gain but not mortality. A change in policy to provide nutritional supplementation to all severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals starting ART is therefore not warranted at present. FUNDING: Joint Global Health Trials Scheme (UK Medical Research Council, UK Department for International Development, and Wellcome Trust).

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2018

8. Late Presentation with HIV in Africa: Phenotypes, Risk, and Risk Stratification in the REALITY Trial

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Siika, A, McCabe, L, Bwakura-Dangarembizi, M, Kityo, C, Mallewa, J, Berkley, J, Maitland, K, Griffiths, A, Baleeta, K, Mudzingwa, S, Abach, J, Nathoo, K, Thomason, MJ, Prendergast, AJ, Walker, AS, Gibb, DM, Mugyenyi, P, Musiime, V, Wavamunno, P, Nambi, E, Ocitti, P, Ndigendawani, M, Kemigisa, M, Acen, J, Olebo, D, Mpamize, G, Amone, A, Okweny, D, Mbonye, A, Nambaziira, F, Rweyora, A, Kangah, M, Kabaswahili, V, Abongomera, G, Omongin, J, Aciro, I, Philliam, A, Arach, B, Ocung, E, Amone, G, Miles, P, Adong, C, Tumsuiime, C, Kidega, P, Otto, B, Apio, F, Mukuye, A, Abwola, M, Ssennono, F, Baliruno, D, Tuhirwe, S, Namisi, R, Kigongo, F, Kikyonkyo, D, Mushahara, F, Tusiime, J, Musiime, A, Nankya, A, Atwongyeire, D, Sirikye, S, Mula, S, Noowe, N, Lugemwa, A, Kasozi, M, Mwebe, S, Atwine, L, Senkindu, T, Natuhurira, T, Katemba, C, Ninsiima, E, Acaku, M, Kyomuhangi, J, Ankunda, R, Tukwasibwe, D, Ayesiga, L, Hakim, J, Reid, A, Chidziva, E, Mhute, T, Tinago, GC, Bhiri, J, Phiri, M, Steamer, J, Nhema, R, Warambwa, C, Musoro, G, Mutsai, S, Nemasango, B, Moyo, C, Chitongo, S, Rashirai, K, Vhembo, S, Mlambo, B, Global Health, Graduate School, APH - Personalized Medicine, APH - Quality of Care, AII - Infectious diseases, University of St Andrews. School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. Infection and Global Health Division, and DiFDMRCWellcome Trust

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0301 basic medicine, Male, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), HIV Infections, R Medicine (General), medicine.disease_cause, Late presentation, 0302 clinical medicine, Risk Factors, Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active, Health care, 030212 general & internal medicine, Child, health care economics and organizations, immunosuppression, Age Factors, 11 Medical And Health Sciences, 3. Good health, Phenotype, Infectious Diseases, Child, Preschool, Risk stratification, Female, Adult, Microbiology (medical), Adolescent, Anti-HIV Agents, 030106 microbiology, NDAS, Library science, Microbiology, Risk Assessment, 03 medical and health sciences, Immunocompromised Host, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being, medicine, Humans, Advanced HIV Disease, Mortality, Africa South of the Sahara, AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, business.industry, HIV, 06 Biological Sciences, Supplementary food, Antiretroviral therapy, mortality, R1, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Clinical trials unit, Africa, Self care, business, Immunosuppression
Abstract

REALITY was funded by the Joint Global Health Trials Scheme (JGHTS) of the UK Department for International Development, the Wellcome Trust, and Medical Research Council (MRC) (grant number G1100693). Additional funding support was provided by the PENTA Foundation and core support to the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at University College London (grant numbers MC_UU_12023/23 and MC_UU_12023/26). Cipla Ltd, Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare/GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck Sharp & Dohme donated drugs for REALITY, and ready-to-use supplementary food was purchased from Valid International. A. J. P. is funded by the Wellcome Trust (grant number 108065/Z/15/Z). J. A. B. is funded by the JGHTS (grant number MR/M007367/1). The Malawi-Liverpool–Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme, University of Malawi College of Medicine (grant number 101113/Z/13/Z) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi (grant number 203077/Z/16/Z) are supported by strategic awards from the Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom. Permission to publish was granted by the Director of KEMRI. This supplement was supported by funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Background. Severely immunocompromised human immunodefciency virus (HIV)-infected individuals have high mortality shortly afer starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). We investigated predictors of early mortality and "late presenter" phenotypes. Methods. Te Reduction of EArly MortaLITY (REALITY) trial enrolled ART-naive adults and children =5 years of age with CD4 counts .1). Results. Among 1711 included participants, 203 (12%) died. Mortality was independently higher with older age; lower CD4 count, albumin, hemoglobin, and grip strength; presence of World Health Organization stage 3/4 weight loss, fever, or vomiting; and problems with mobility or self-care at baseline (all P

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2018

9. Routine versus clinically driven laboratory monitoring of HIV antiretroviral therapy in Africa (DART): a randomised non-inferiority trial

Author

DART Trial Team, Mugyenyi, P, Walker, AS, Hakim, J, Munderi, P, Gibb, DM, Kityo, C, Reid, A, Grosskurth, H, Darbyshire, JH, Ssali, F, Bray, D, Katabira, E, Babiker, AG, Gilks, CF, Kabuye, G, Nsibambi, D, Kasirye, R, Zalwango, E, Nakazibwe, M, Kikaire, B, Nassuna, G, Massa, R, Fadhiru, K, Namyalo, M, Zalwango, A, Generous, L, Khauka, P, Rutikarayo, N, Nakahima, W, Mugisha, A, Todd, J, Levin, J, Muyingo, S, Ruberantwari, A, Kaleebu, P, Yirrell, D, Ndembi, N, Lyagoba, F, Hughes, P, Aber, M, Lara, A Medina, Foster, S, Amurwon, J, Wakholi, B Nyanzi, Whitworth, J, Wangati, K, Amuron, B, Kajungu, D, Nakiyingi, J, Omony, W, Tumukunde, D, Otim, T, Kabanda, J, Musana, H, Akao, J, Kyomugisha, H, Byamukama, A, Sabiiti, J, Komugyena, J, Wavamunno, P, Mukiibi, S, Drasiku, A, Byaruhanga, R, Labeja, O, Katundu, P, Tugume, S, Awio, P, Namazzi, A, Bakeinyaga, GT, Katabira, H, Abaine, D, Tukamushaba, J, Anywar, W, Ojiambo, W, Angweng, E, Murungi, S, Haguma, W, Atwiine, S, Kigozi, J, Namale, L, Mukose, A, Mulindwa, G, Atwiine, D, Muhwezi, A, Nimwesiga, E, Barungi, G, Takubwa, J, Mwebesa, D, Kagina, G, Mulindwa, M, Ahimbisibwe, F, Mwesigwa, P, Akuma, S, Zawedde, C, Nyiraguhirwa, D, Tumusiime, C, Bagaya, L, Namara, W, Karungi, J, Kankunda, R, Enzama, R, Latif, A, Robertson, V, Chidziva, E, Bulaya-Tembo, R, Musoro, G, Taziwa, F, Chimbetete, C, Chakonza, L, Mawora, A, Muvirimi, C, Tinago, G, Svovanapasis, P, Simango, M, Chirema, O, Machingura, J, Mutsai, S, Phiri, M, Bafana, T, Chirara, M, Muchabaiwa, L, Muzambi, M, Mutowo, J, Chivhunga, T, Chigwedere, E, Pascoe, M, Warambwa, C, Zengeza, E, Mapinge, F, Makota, S, Jamu, A, Ngorima, N, Chirairo, H, Chitsungo, S, Chimanzi, J, Maweni, C, Warara, R, Matongo, M, Mudzingwa, S, Jangano, M, Moyo, K, Vere, L, Mdege, N, Machingura, I, Ronald, A, Kambungu, A, Lutwama, F, Mambule, I, Nanfuka, A, Walusimbi, J, Nabankema, E, Nalumenya, R, Namuli, T, Kulume, R, Namata, I, Nyachwo, L, Florence, A, Kusiima, A, Lubwama, E, Nairuba, R, Oketta, F, Buluma, E, Waita, R, Ojiambo, H, Sadik, F, Wanyama, J, Nabongo, P, Oyugi, J, Sematala, F, Muganzi, A, Twijukye, C, Byakwaga, H, Ochai, R, Muhweezi, D, Coutinho, A, Etukoit, B, Gilks, C, Boocock, K, Puddephatt, C, Grundy, C, Bohannon, J, Winogron, D, Burke, A, Babiker, A, Wilkes, H, Rauchenberger, M, Sheehan, S, Spencer-Drake, C, Taylor, K, Spyer, M, Ferrier, A, Naidoo, B, Dunn, D, Goodall, R, Peto, L, Nanfuka, R, Mufuka-Kapuya, C, Pillay, D, McCormick, A, Weller, I, Bahendeka, S, Bassett, M, Wapakhabulo, A Chogo, Gazzard, B, Mapuchere, C, Mugurungi, O, Burke, C, Jones, S, Newland, C, Pearce, G, Rahim, S, Rooney, J, Smith, M, Snowden, W, Steens, J-M, Breckenridge, A, McLaren, A, Hill, C, Matenga, J, Pozniak, A, Serwadda, D, Peto, T, Palfreeman, A, and Borok, M

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Male, Neutrophils, HIV Infections, law.invention, Hemoglobins, Randomized controlled trial, law, Medicine, Urea, HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Hazard ratio, Lamivudine, Anemia, General Medicine, Middle Aged, Viral Load, Anti-Retroviral Agents, Creatinine, Disease Progression, RNA, Viral, Female, Drug Monitoring, Zidovudine, medicine.drug, Glomerular Filtration Rate, Adult, medicine.medical_specialty, Neutropenia, Adolescent, Organophosphonates, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Internal medicine, Fast track — Articles, Humans, Nevirapine, Adverse effect, Tenofovir, Aged, Intention-to-treat analysis, business.industry, Adenine, medicine.disease, Dideoxynucleosides, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Clinical trial, Clinical research, Immunology, Africa, HIV-1, business
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BACKGROUND: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is often managed without routine laboratory monitoring in Africa; however, the effect of this approach is unknown. This trial investigated whether routine toxicity and efficacy monitoring of HIV-infected patients receiving ART had an important long-term effect on clinical outcomes in Africa. METHODS: In this open, non-inferiority trial in three centres in Uganda and one in Zimbabwe, 3321 symptomatic, ART-naive, HIV-infected adults with CD4 counts less than 200 cells per microL starting ART were randomly assigned to laboratory and clinical monitoring (LCM; n=1659) or clinically driven monitoring (CDM; n=1662) by a computer-generated list. Haematology, biochemistry, and CD4-cell counts were done every 12 weeks. In the LCM group, results were available to clinicians; in the CDM group, results (apart from CD4-cell count) could be requested if clinically indicated and grade 4 toxicities were available. Participants switched to second-line ART after new or recurrent WHO stage 4 events in both groups, or CD4 count less than 100 cells per microL (LCM only). Co-primary endpoints were new WHO stage 4 HIV events or death, and serious adverse events. Non-inferiority was defined as the upper 95% confidence limit for the hazard ratio (HR) for new WHO stage 4 events or death being no greater than 1.18. Analyses were by intention to treat. This study is registered, number ISRCTN13968779. FINDINGS: Two participants assigned to CDM and three to LCM were excluded from analyses. 5-year survival was 87% (95% CI 85-88) in the CDM group and 90% (88-91) in the LCM group, and 122 (7%) and 112 (7%) participants, respectively, were lost to follow-up over median 4.9 years' follow-up. 459 (28%) participants receiving CDM versus 356 (21%) LCM had a new WHO stage 4 event or died (6.94 [95% CI 6.33-7.60] vs 5.24 [4.72-5.81] per 100 person-years; absolute difference 1.70 per 100 person-years [0.87-2.54]; HR 1.31 [1.14-1.51]; p=0.0001). Differences in disease progression occurred from the third year on ART, whereas higher rates of switch to second-line treatment occurred in LCM from the second year. 283 (17%) participants receiving CDM versus 260 (16%) LCM had a new serious adverse event (HR 1.12 [0.94-1.32]; p=0.19), with anaemia the most common (76 vs 61 cases). INTERPRETATION: ART can be delivered safely without routine laboratory monitoring for toxic effects, but differences in disease progression suggest a role for monitoring of CD4-cell count from the second year of ART to guide the switch to second-line treatment. FUNDING: UK Medical Research Council, the UK Department for International Development, the Rockefeller Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Gilead Sciences, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Abbott Laboratories.

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10. Malnutrition enteropathy in Zambian and Zimbabwean children with severe acute malnutrition: A multi-arm randomized phase II trial.

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Chandwe K, Bwakura-Dangarembizi M, Amadi B, Tawodzera G, Ngosa D, Dzikiti A, Chulu N, Makuyana R, Zyambo K, Mutasa K, Mulenga C, Besa E, Sturgeon JP, Mudzingwa S, Simunyola B, Kazhila L, Zyambo M, Sonkwe H, Mutasa B, Chipunza M, Sauramba V, Langhaug L, Mudenda V, Murch SH, Hill S, Playford RJ, VanBuskirk K, Prendergast AJ, and Kelly P

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Animals, Cattle, Humans, Infant, Acetylglucosamine, Biomarkers, Budesonide, Edema, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Child, Preschool, Intestinal Diseases, Malnutrition, Severe Acute Malnutrition
Abstract

Malnutrition underlies almost half of all child deaths globally. Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) carries unacceptable mortality, particularly if accompanied by infection or medical complications, including enteropathy. We evaluated four interventions for malnutrition enteropathy in a multi-centre phase II multi-arm trial in Zambia and Zimbabwe and completed in 2021. The purpose of this trial was to identify therapies which could be taken forward into phase III trials. Children of either sex were eligible for inclusion if aged 6-59 months and hospitalised with SAM (using WHO definitions: WLZ <-3, and/or MUAC <11.5 cm, and/or bilateral pedal oedema), with written, informed consent from the primary caregiver. We randomised 125 children hospitalised with complicated SAM to 14 days treatment with (i) bovine colostrum (n = 25), (ii) N-acetyl glucosamine (n = 24), (iii) subcutaneous teduglutide (n = 26), (iv) budesonide (n = 25) or (v) standard care only (n = 25). The primary endpoint was a composite of faecal biomarkers (myeloperoxidase, neopterin, α 1 -antitrypsin). Laboratory assessments, but not treatments, were blinded. Per-protocol analysis used ANCOVA, adjusted for baseline biomarker value, sex, oedema, HIV status, diarrhoea, weight-for-length Z-score, and study site, with pre-specified significance of P < 0.10. Of 143 children screened, 125 were randomised. Teduglutide reduced the primary endpoint of biomarkers of mucosal damage (effect size -0.89 (90% CI: -1.69,-0.10) P = 0.07), while colostrum (-0.58 (-1.4, 0.23) P = 0.24), N-acetyl glucosamine (-0.20 (-1.01, 0.60) P = 0.67), and budesonide (-0.50 (-1.33, 0.33) P = 0.32) had no significant effect. All interventions proved safe. This work suggests that treatment of enteropathy may be beneficial in children with complicated malnutrition. The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with the identifier NCT03716115., (© 2024. The Author(s).)

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2024
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11. Effect of ready-to-use supplementary food on mortality in severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals in Africa initiating antiretroviral therapy (REALITY): an open-label, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial.

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Mallewa J, Szubert AJ, Mugyenyi P, Chidziva E, Thomason MJ, Chepkorir P, Abongomera G, Baleeta K, Etyang A, Warambwa C, Melly B, Mudzingwa S, Kelly C, Agutu C, Wilkes H, Nkomani S, Musiime V, Lugemwa A, Pett SL, Bwakura-Dangarembizi M, Prendergast AJ, Gibb DM, Walker AS, and Berkley JA

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Adolescent, Adult, Africa South of the Sahara, Aged, Anti-Infective Agents administration & dosage, Arachis, Body Mass Index, Body Weight, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Male, Micronutrients administration & dosage, Middle Aged, Raltegravir Potassium administration & dosage, Survival Analysis, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Anti-Retroviral Agents administration & dosage, Diet Therapy methods, HIV Infections mortality, HIV Infections therapy
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Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals have a high risk of mortality during the first few months after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). We hypothesise that universally providing ready-to-use supplementary food (RUSF) would increase early weight gain, thereby reducing early mortality compared with current guidelines recommending ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for severely malnourished individuals only., Methods: We did a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial, open-label, parallel-group trial at inpatient and outpatient facilities in eight urban or periurban regional hospitals in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Eligible participants were ART-naive adults and children aged at least 5 years with confirmed HIV infection and a CD4 cell count of fewer than 100 cells per μL, who were initiating ART at the facilities. We randomly assigned participants (1:1) to initiate ART either with (RUSF) or without (no-RUSF) 12 weeks' of peanut-based RUSF containing 1000 kcal per day and micronutrients, given as two 92 g packets per day for adults and one packet (500 kcal per day) for children aged 5-12 years, regardless of nutritional status. In both groups, individuals received supplementation with RUTF only when severely malnourished (ie, body-mass index [BMI] <16-18 kg/m 2 or BMI-for-age Z scores <-3 for children). We did the randomisation with computer-generated, sequentially numbered tables with different block sizes incorporated within an online database. Randomisation was stratified by centre, age, and two other factorial randomisations, to 12 week adjunctive raltegravir and enhanced anti-infection prophylaxis (reported elsewhere). Clinic visits were scheduled at weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48, and included nurse assessment of vital status and symptoms and dispensing of all medication including ART and RUSF. The primary outcome was mortality at week 24, analysed by intention to treat. Secondary outcomes included absolute changes in weight, BMI, and mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC). Safety was analysed in all randomly assigned participants. Follow-up was 48 weeks. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01825031) and the ISRCTN registry (43622374)., Findings: Between June 18, 2013, and April 10, 2015, we randomly assigned 1805 participants to treatment: 897 to RUSF and 908 to no-RUSF. 56 (3%) were lost-to-follow-up. 96 (10·9%, 95% CI 9·0-13·1) participants allocated to RUSF and 92 (10·3%, 8·5-12·5) to no-RUSF died within 24 weeks (hazard ratio 1·05, 95% CI 0·79-1·40; log-rank p=0·75), with no evidence of interaction with the other randomisations (both p>0·7). Through 48 weeks, adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older in the RUSF group had significantly greater gains in weight, BMI, and MUAC than the no-RUSF group (p=0·004, 0·004, and 0·03, respectively). The most common type of serious adverse event was specific infections, occurring in 90 (10%) of 897 participants assigned RUSF and 87 (10%) of 908 assigned no-RUSF. By week 48, 205 participants had serious adverse events in both groups (p=0·81), and 181 had grade 4 adverse events in the RUSF group compared with 172 in the non-RUSF group (p=0·45)., Interpretation: In severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals, providing RUSF universally at ART initiation, compared with providing RUTF to severely malnourished individuals only, improved short-term weight gain but not mortality. A change in policy to provide nutritional supplementation to all severely immunocompromised HIV-infected individuals starting ART is therefore not warranted at present., Funding: Joint Global Health Trials Scheme (UK Medical Research Council, UK Department for International Development, and Wellcome Trust)., (Copyright © 2018 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY NC ND 4.0 license. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

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2018
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12. Late Presentation With HIV in Africa: Phenotypes, Risk, and Risk Stratification in the REALITY Trial.

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Siika A, McCabe L, Bwakura-Dangarembizi M, Kityo C, Mallewa J, Berkley J, Maitland K, Griffiths A, Baleeta K, Mudzingwa S, Abach J, Nathoo K, Thomason MJ, Prendergast AJ, Walker AS, and Gibb DM

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Adolescent, Adult, Africa South of the Sahara epidemiology, Age Factors, Anti-HIV Agents therapeutic use, CD4 Lymphocyte Count statistics & numerical data, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, HIV, Humans, Immunocompromised Host, Male, Phenotype, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections drug therapy, AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections mortality, Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active statistics & numerical data, HIV Infections drug therapy, HIV Infections mortality
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Background: Severely immunocompromised human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals have high mortality shortly after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). We investigated predictors of early mortality and "late presenter" phenotypes., Methods: The Reduction of EArly MortaLITY (REALITY) trial enrolled ART-naive adults and children ≥5 years of age with CD4 counts <100 cells/µL initiating ART in Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Kenya. Baseline predictors of mortality through 48 weeks were identified using Cox regression with backwards elimination (exit P > .1)., Results: Among 1711 included participants, 203 (12%) died. Mortality was independently higher with older age; lower CD4 count, albumin, hemoglobin, and grip strength; presence of World Health Organization stage 3/4 weight loss, fever, or vomiting; and problems with mobility or self-care at baseline (all P < .04). Receiving enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis independently reduced mortality (P = .02). Of five late-presenter phenotypes, Group 1 (n = 355) had highest mortality (25%; median CD4 count, 28 cells/µL), with high symptom burden, weight loss, poor mobility, and low albumin and hemoglobin. Group 2 (n = 394; 11% mortality; 43 cells/µL) also had weight loss, with high white cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts suggesting underlying inflammation/infection. Group 3 (n = 218; 10% mortality) had low CD4 counts (27 cells/µL), but low symptom burden and maintained fat mass. The remaining groups had 4%-6% mortality., Conclusions: Clinical and laboratory features identified groups with highest mortality following ART initiation. A screening tool could identify patients with low CD4 counts for prioritizing same-day ART initiation, enhanced prophylaxis, and intensive follow-up., Clinical Trials Registration: ISRCTN43622374.

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2018
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13. The Effect of Chloroquine on Circulating Platelet Survival in the Rat.

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Osim E, Mudzingwa S, Musabayane C, Mbajiorgu F, and Munjeri O

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BACKGROUND: Chloroquine inhibits platelet aggregation. Because platelet aggregation may lead to the lysis of platelets, the effect of chloroquine administration on circulating platelet survival was studied. METHODS AND RESULTS: Platelets harvested from the blood of male inbred (WAG) rats were labeled with (111)Indium oxine and returned to other inbred rats. At timed intervals, blood samples were drawn from the rats and taken for radioactivity estimation. In some experiments, the rats (n = 10) received chloroquine (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally daily for 3 days. Control rats (n = 10) received chloroquine (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally daily for 3 days. Control rats (n = 10) received normal saline. Indium-labeled platelets disappeared exponentially in control and test rats. The fraction of indium disappearing/h was significantly less in chloroquine-treated rats than in control rats (0.0368 +/- 0.0016 vs 0.0520 +/- 0.0016, mean +/- SEM; P <.001). In all, 99% of the labeled platelets disappeared in 5.3 days in chloroquine-treated rats and 3.7 days in control rats. CONCLUSIONS: Chloroquine administration increases the life span of circulating platelets in rats. If the results are confirmed in humans, chloroquine may prevent the shortened platelet survival and thrombocytopenia common in malarial infection and other thrombotic disorders.

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1999
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