Tenofovir-based first-line regimen in newly diagnosed HIV-patients: An experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in India.

Introduction: India has a huge burden of HIV/AIDS infection. Tenofovir-based first-line therapy is the preferred treatment for newly diagnosed cases of HIV infection.

Materials And Methods: The present prospective study was done among newly diagnosed cases of HIV infection.

Role of early foldscopy (microscopy) of endotracheal tube aspirates in deciding restricted empirical therapy in ventilated patients.

Purpose: Prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) like ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is particularly challenging especially in resource limited settings. Complex microbial interactions between patients and health care workers (HCWs) further complicate the situation, requiring a holistic approach for successful management. To bridge the gap between laboratory and intensive care unit (ICU) this study was conducted to find the role of hand-held microscope 'Foldscope' in restricting empirical therapy in intubated patients.

A study of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in a tertiary care hospital at Allahabad, India.

Introduction: India has a large proportion of the global HIV-infected patients. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the cornerstone of HIV treatment. Antiretroviral drugs are highly toxic and lead to diverse adverse drug reactions (ADRs).