Biomedical subjects

S K Winson

Publications and source records attributed to S K Winson.

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PubMed2001

Management of HIV-associated diarrhea and wasting.

Diarrhea, and associated weight loss, is a leading cause of morbidity in persons with HIV, occurring in 80% of those with HIV. Diarrhea and weight loss adversely affect immune function by increasing vulnerability to opportunistic infections. Clearly, both of these conditions have a disastrous effect on an individual's quality of life. Thus, treatment of these conditions should have a cause-centered focus and must be individualized.

Antidiarrheals↗

PubMed2001

Diarrhea and wasting conference summary.

With the advancement of the therapeutic management of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), changes in the manifestation and clinical presentation of the disease are also evident. Clinicians and patients are continually challenged by these changes because frequently they are the first individuals to encounter them. Thus, clinical questions raised by clinicians/practitioners can often guide the endeavor of researchers. In this summation, the authors, a research scientist and clinician, highlight the main themes of the current state of the science of diarrhea and wasting presented at the 12th Annual Association for Nurses in AIDS Care conference. The experiences of both authors will hopefully provide greater insight into the current state of diarrhea and wasting in HIV.

Clinical Trials as Topic↗

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Demographic differences between degree and diploma student nurses.

This paper explores the assumptions and the motivation of students undertaking degree and diploma courses. The socio-demographic characteristics are explored in order to illuminate the discussion. The areas covered focus on the students' gender, age, education, reasons for choosing nursing, and expectations of the course. The students undertaking degree courses were further sub-divided into those attending universities running four-year degree courses and 'new universities; (formerly polytechnics) offering three-year degree courses.

Adolescent↗