Publications by authors named "G Keshav Chander"
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- Findings indicate that higher cumulative HIV viral load (VL) and lower CD4 cell counts are significantly linked to an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people living with HIV (PWH).
- A study involving over 21,000 PWH over nearly five years revealed that those with higher cumulative VL had a 45% increased risk of VTE compared to those with lower VL. Additionally, a CD4 count below 100 cells/mm³ was associated with a fourfold increase in risk.
- The research suggests that managing HIV viral load and maintaining CD4 levels could be crucial strategies to lower the risk of VTE in PWH.
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- Adults with type 2 diabetes face challenges in healthy eating due to social factors and often experience poor health outcomes.
- The study involved a pilot trial where one group received medically tailored meals and nutrition support, while the control group continued with usual care to evaluate changes in diabetes management.
- Both groups saw similar improvements in blood sugar levels, but the intervention group significantly reduced food insecurity, indicating the potential benefits of tailored meal support for vulnerable populations.
The confluence of injection drug use (IDU), alcohol consumption, and viral hepatitis increases morbidity among persons living with HIV (PWH). We present a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of alcohol reduction interventions in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam conducted between 2016-2018. We assessed hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) coinfection among PWH reporting hazardous alcohol consumption and examined differences in IDU and alcohol use by coinfection status.
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- The study aimed to assess the impact of starting antidepressants on viral load suppression in HIV-positive patients with untreated depression.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective study with 946 patients and found that only 16% started an antidepressant after being diagnosed with depression.
- The results revealed no significant association between antidepressant use and improved viral load suppression, suggesting that different approaches may be needed for certain patients who do not respond to typical treatments.