Comparison of Inpatient Outcomes Between HIV Positive and Negative Hospitalizations for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Treatment among Lymphoid Malignancies.

Background: Comorbidity burden is higher among people living with HIV (PLWH). In addition, they experience adverse effects associated with antiretrovirals. In this study we looked for differences in adverse hospital outcomes between those with and without HIV among hospitalizations for autologous stem cell transplantations (ASCTs) for lymphoid malignancies.

Revisiting Early Palliative Care for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies and Bone Marrow Transplant: Why the Delay?

Palliative care has been defined as specialized care for patients facing serious illnesses. Despite advancements in the field and studies documenting the effectiveness of early palliative care (PC) interventions in seriously ill patients, the fields of hematologic malignancies and bone marrow transplant still lag behind of a comprehensive framework for early and effective interventions. The aim of this literature review is to analyze and discuss the possible barriers to care and delayed referrals for hematologic malignancies and bone marrow transplant patients.

Differences in prevalence of geohelminth infections between indigenous and settler populations in a remote Amazonian region of Peru.

Objective: To compare prevalences of intestinal helminths and waterborne protozoa in indigenous and settler populations in a remote area of Peru. These populations live in adjacent but segregated small urban villages.

Methods: Stool samples were collected from representative members of these two populations and analysed for geohelminths and protozoa.

How to improve the health of undocumented Latino immigrants with HIV in New Orleans: an agenda for action.

Latino communities continue to grow in the United States. These communities are significantly affected by HIV infection. New Orleans is a city whose demographics have changed since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as numerous Latinos/Hispanics came to the city to help rebuild it.

Rabies in Latin America.

Objective: To review and discuss the available literature for rabies control in Latin America.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed through October 2008. Articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese were reviewed.