
Development of Method of Fructose Identification in Urine to Detect the Viral Infection
Human Immunodeficiency VirusThe goal of this research is the attempt to implement a new research method based on modern electrochemistry successes, in particular the development of the polarographic method of fructose and fructose diphosphate identification and its implementation to detect the viral infection in early stage. There will be 20 samples from the HIV-infected patients and 30 samples from the heath controls. The study will collect 10ml urine and examined fructose and fructose-diphosphate using the polarographic method.

Factors Associated With Late HIV Diagnosis in Grampian: an Epidemiological Study
Human Immunodeficiency VirusHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major global health concern which has resulted in an estimated 39 million deaths world-wide. Although it is now a treatable medical condition there is still avoidable morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection in the UK. Late diagnosis (CD4 count of <350 cells/mm3 or AIDS-defining illness irrespective of CD4 count) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, increased risk of transmission, impaired response to antiretroviral therapy and increased healthcare costs. In Grampian, 49% of patients were diagnosed late between 1984 and 2011. Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the factors associated with late HIV diagnosis in Grampian between 2009 and 2014 to ascertain whether diagnoses could have been made earlier. The study constitutes a secondary data analysis. Individuals newly diagnosed with HIV between January 2009 and December 2014 were identified from a Health Protection Scotland (HPS) database. The majority of outcome data were extracted from the existing HPS database. Missing data were collected via a retrospective review of patient case-notes, laboratory reports and an electronic patient management system. Patients were classified as early or late diagnosis and comparisons were made between the groups using statistical tests. The study sought to provide a basis for recommendations for improvement of information and services to facilitate earlier HIV diagnosis in Grampian.

Acceptability Study of Vaginal Films for HIV Prevention
HIV InfectionsAnti-Infective AgentsThis study is being done to find out what women would want in a film vaginal product for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, especially what it should look like and how to apply it. The investigators hypothesize that women will prefer a smooth, clear, and rectangular quick-dissolve vaginal film for HIV prevention over a textured, opaque, square quick-dissolve vaginal film.

The Study of the Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among HIV/AIDS Cohort
HIVThe purpose of the Study is to investigate the prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection among the HIV/AIDS group. The study will screen the patients who were confirmed HIV/AIDS in Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and collect the cases who were suspicious of Helicobacter Pylori infection.

Pilot Study of Metabolic Syndromes and HIV Infections in Indian Tibetans
Metabolic SyndromesHIV InfectionKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital will provide a long-term free medical service in Indian Tibetans since July 2010. The investigators plan to investigate metabolic syndromes and HIV infection in Indian Tibetan community. The investigators will survey the prevalence and risk factors by means of HIV quick test and questionnaires. Since there is lacking of prevalence survey for metabolic syndrome and HIV infection in Tibetan colony of India, the investigiators will carry out this survey under the support and assistance of Department of Health of Central Tibetan Government.

Correlates of Oral Human Papillomavirus Infection in Adolescents and Young Adults With Behaviorally...
HIV InfectionThe proposed study is a substudy of ATN 106 and a cross sectional study intended to be conducted at each of the AMTUs newly participating in ATN III. The intent is to enroll all youth with behaviorally-acquired HIV who have enrolled in ATN 106. The study involves a review of the subjects' medical chart and a collection of an oral rinse sample.

Tenofovir Renal Toxicity and Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Validation
Renal FunctionHIV InfectionTo assess and validate equation eGFR in HIV-infected subjects and -uninfected Thai patients

The Women's HIV SeroIncidence Study (ISIS)
HIV InfectionsApproximately 30 percent of new HIV infections in the Unites States occur in women, with a disproportionate number occurring in women of color. This observational study has been designed to help determine the HIV incidence among women in the study communities as well as to identify steps that women can take to lower their HIV-infection risk.

ADHEPTA Study: Adherence Questionnaire in Hepatitis C
Hepatitis CChronic1 moreMain objective: To study and validate a questionnaire measuring treatment adherence in patients with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Design of the study: Multicentric, prospective, epidemiological study in the field of usual clinical practice.

Exercise, Oxidative Stress and HIV
HIV InfectionsThe purpose of this study is to compare oxidative stress markers and the immunologic characteristics of HIV-infected and non-HIV subjects during a bout of moderate aerobic exercise followed by resistance exercises