Publications by authors named "S Kooverjee"
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- A study in Johannesburg, South Africa, examined vitamin D levels in 76 COPD patients, focusing on deficiency (≤20 ng/mL) and insufficiency (21-29 ng/mL).
- Findings revealed that 48% of patients were vitamin D deficient and 35% were insufficient, with sunlight exposure being a key factor in deficiency risk.
- The results indicate significant suboptimal vitamin D levels in this demographic, highlighting a need for further research, especially in African populations.
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- Unlabelled is a thermally dimorphic fungus commonly found in soil and plant matter, causing sporotrichosis, which can affect the skin, bones, and joints.
- The most common form is cutaneous sporotrichosis, while disseminated sporotrichosis is rare and can lead to severe joint destruction and permanent disability.
- This case emphasizes the potential severity of sporotrichosis and the challenges in achieving timely diagnoses.
Antiretroviral Therapy Outcomes in Patients with Severe Mental Illness.
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care
November 2015
Article Synopsis
- - A study analyzed the outcomes of 53 patients with severe mental illness undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) for advanced HIV, revealing various diagnoses such as psychosis secondary to HIV and depression with psychotic features.
- - After 96 weeks, a significant portion of patients in care showed good responses to ART, with 85% achieving a viral load under 400 copies/mL and 76% under 25 copies/mL, while their median CD4 count improved from 66 to 307/mm(3).
- - The findings highlighted that the initial 6 months were crucial for retaining patients in care, with a notable number (27 out of 34) discontinuing their antipsychotic medications during the