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J K Anastasi

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PubMed1997

Diarrhea and human immunodeficiency virus: Western and Eastern perspectives [corrected].

Sixty percent of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States and 90% throughout the world will have diarrhea at some point in their illness. This article provides an introductory exploration and discussion of Western and Eastern perspectives of chronic diarrhea in patients with HIV. Western etiologies and treatment approaches, as well as Eastern views from traditional Chinese medicine pathogenesis and treatment principles involving acupuncture and moxibustion are presented. Whereas their interpretations of the causes of diarrhea are different, both the East and West have something to offer patients with this distressing symptom. Further exploration and clinical research is needed in this area.

Acupuncture Therapy↗
PubMed1997

Cryptosporidium.

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Animals↗
PubMed1994

Squamous cell cervical lesions in women with and without AIDS. Biochemical risk factors, prevention, and policy.

Worldwide, squamous cell cervical cancer and intraepithelial lesions (SIL) are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Compared to women in general, women with human immunodeficiency syndromes (HIV) are at higher risk of developing SIL. With the HIV epidemic escalating among women, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality related to SIL are likely to increase unless adequate prevention and detection programs are mounted. Consequently, this article provides background information for the design of such programs, focusing on selected biochemical risk factors and natural history of SIL in women infected with HIV (HIV+) and women in general (HIV-). Current screening policies are described, and implications for nursing research and policy are discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1993

Symptomatology in HIV-seropositive women.

The number of reported AIDS cases in women rose to 12.8% of all reported cases in 1991. Nurses caring for HIV-infected women must be aware of the clinical issues as well as emotional and practical problems posed by HIV infection in order to design a plan of care that addresses patients' specific needs.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

Diarrhea in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Diarrhea is a common manifestation of HIV disease which most nurses will find themselves confronting at some point. It can be extremely debilitating, as well as causing psychological distress to patients. Treatment depends on etiology; it may be successful if the diarrhea is caused by a specific enteric pathogen or a specific medication the patient is taking. However, often the diarrhea cannot be resolved and treatment must be by supportive measures. Management has three components: diet, anti-diarrheal agents, and skin care. A multidisciplinary team provides the most effective approach for managing these complex, difficult cases.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
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A symptom review: nausea and vomiting in HIV.

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms often experienced by individuals with HIV disease. The etiologies are multifactorial, yet the symptoms have not been well studied in HIV research. Interventions currently used are adapted from the oncology setting and remain to be tested on patients with HIV. The purpose of this article is to review and discuss the symptoms of nausea and vomiting and to emphasize the need for research in this area.

HIV Infections↗