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Jemal M. A review of dolutegravir-associated weight gain and secondary metabolic comorbidities. SAGE Open Med 2024; 12:20503121241260613. [PMID: 38881592 PMCID: PMC11179510 DOI: 10.1177/20503121241260613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Dolutegravir is an integrase inhibitor and is recommended by the World Health Organization as the preferred first-line and second-line human immunodeficiency virus treatment in all populations. Excessive weight gain associated with dolutegravir-based regimens is an emerging issue; however, the long-term metabolic consequences of this effect have not been fully understood. Growing evidence shows that this leads to a higher incidence of hyperglycemia, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome, along with elevated cardiovascular risk. Dolutegravir-based regimens, also associated with greater adipocyte differentiation and greater expression of markers associated with lipid storage, continue to be a problem among patients living with human immunodeficiency virus. The mechanisms by which certain antiretroviral therapy agents differentially contribute to weight gain remain unknown. Some clinical investigators speculate that dolutegravir could interfere with central nervous system appetite regulation (melanocortin-4 receptor) and insulin signaling, or may have better penetration of adipose tissue where they could exert a direct impact on adipose tissue adipogenesis, fibrosis, and insulin resistance. This review summarizes our current understanding of weight gain and fat changes associated with dolutegravir and its possible secondary metabolic comorbidities.
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- Mohammed Jemal
- Department of Biomedical Science, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Amhara, Ethiopia
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Kress TC, Ajala P, Jordan CR, Mintz J, MacArthur R, Kennard S, Antonova G, Belin de Chantemèle EJ. 12-week Dolutegravir treatment marginally reduces energy expenditure but does not increase body weight or alter vascular function in a murine model of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection. Vascul Pharmacol 2024; 155:107288. [PMID: 38428626 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2024.107288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has markedly increased life expectancy in people with HIV (PWH) but has also resulted in an increased prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders, whose etiopathology remains ill-defined. Notably, the respective contribution of cART and HIV-derived proteins to obesity and vascular alterations remain poorly understood. Therefore, we investigated the individual and combined effects of HIV-proteins and of the integrase strand transfer inhibitor Dolutegravir (DTG) on body composition and vascular reactivity. Male wildtype (WT) and HIV transgenic (Tg26) mice, received DTG or vehicle for 12 weeks. Viral proteins expression in Tg26 mice lowered fat mass, increased heat production, and induced a 2-fold increase in brown adipose tissue (BAT) uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) expression. DTG increased the expression of markers of adipogenesis in adipocytes in culture, but also reduced heat production and BAT UCP1 and UCP3 expression in Tg26 mice. DTG increased food intake, fat percentage and protected from lean mass reduction in Tg26 mice only. However, DTG did not increase body weight in either WT or Tg26 mice. Viral protein expression reduced acetylcholine (endothelium)-mediated relaxation by 14% in mesenteric arteries preconstricted with phenylephrine. However, DTG did not impair nor improve endothelium-dependent relaxation. Together, these data indicate that DTG's effects on food intake, adipogenesis and energy expenditure are insufficient to increase body weight, even in the presence of HIV-proteins, suggesting that body weight gain in PWH involves additional factors likely including other cART components and pre-existing comorbidities. Moreover, these data rule out DTG as a source of vascular disorders in PWH.
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- Taylor C Kress
- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America
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- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America
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- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America
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- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, United States of America
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- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America
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- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America
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- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,United States of America; Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, United States of America.
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Hurbans N, Naidoo P. Comorbidity and concomitant medication use in an integrase strand transfer inhibitor naïve cohort on first-line dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy. Pan Afr Med J 2024; 47:137. [PMID: 38881766 PMCID: PMC11178664 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.137.40726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Introduction people living with HIV/AIDS using antiretroviral therapy sometimes present with comorbid conditions or co-infections. This could lead to an increased risk of drug interactions due to the concomitant use of drugs. The aim of the study was to explore the overall impact of dolutegravir on such comorbidities and the effect of concomitant medication on the safety and efficacy of dolutegravir. Methods data was collected using a survey questionnaire and a retrospective review of medical records of a prospective study sample. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for up to 12 months after dolutegravir initiation. Concomitantly used drugs and supplements that were identified to have a potential interaction with dolutegravir were further characterized. Descriptive and summary statistics were used to describe the data, t-tests were performed on blood glucose levels and cross-tabulations were done on some variables. Results of the 461 participants enrolled into the study, 172 (37.3%) and 54 (11.7%) experienced comorbidity and coinfection respectively. More than 50% of the participants used concomitant medicines. Metformin use led to increased blood glucose levels (p=0.009); participants on rifampicin (n=8) received an additional daily dose of dolutegravir. Virological outcomes in participants on sodium valproate (n=2) and St John´s wort (n=1) did not show safety concerns, whilst 3 dolutegravir discontinuations were observed in participants using supplements and antacids containing divalent cations. Conclusion even though dolutegravir was safe and effective in the study population, with possible drug interactions leading to treatment discontinuations in only 3(0.7%) participants, further investigation into dolutegravir-induced hyperglycemia needs investigation.
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- Nivriti Hurbans
- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, Durban, South Africa
- South African Medical Research Council, HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, Durban, South Africa
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Moyo-Chilufya M, Maluleke K, Kgarosi K, Muyoyeta M, Hongoro C, Musekiwa A. The burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 65:102255. [PMID: 37842552 PMCID: PMC10570719 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing among people living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We determined the prevalence of NCDs and NCD risk factors among PLHIV in SSA to inform health policy makers. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of NCDs and risk factors among PLHIV in SSA. We comprehensively searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and EBSCOhost (CINAHL) electronic databases for sources published from 2010 to July 2023. We applied the random effects meta-analysis model to pool the results using STATA. The systematic review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42021258769). Findings We included 188 studies from 21 countries in this meta-analysis. Our findings indicate pooled prevalence estimates for hypertension (20.1% [95% CI:17.5-22.7]), depression (30.4% [25.3-35.4]), diabetes (5.4% [4.4-6.4]), cervical cancer (1.5% [0.1-2.9]), chronic respiratory diseases (7.1% [4.0-10.3]), overweight/obesity (32.2% [29.7-34.7]), hypercholesterolemia (21.3% [16.6-26.0]), metabolic syndrome (23.9% [19.5-28.7]), alcohol consumption (21.3% [17.9-24.6]), and smoking (6.4% [5.2-7.7]). Interpretation People living with HIV have a high prevalence of NCDs and their risk factors including hypertension, depression, overweight/obesity, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome and alcohol consumption. We recommend strengthening of health systems to allow for improved integration of NCDs and HIV services in public health facilities in SSA. NCD risk factors such as obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and alcohol consumption can be addressed through health promotion campaigns. There is a need for further research on the burden of NCDs among PLHIV in most of SSA. Funding This study did not receive any funding.
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- Maureen Moyo-Chilufya
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Ambangira F, Sharman JE, Muddu M, Kimera ID, Namara D, Musimbaggo DJ, Namugenyi C, Ssenyonjo R, Mbuliro M, Katwesigye R, Schwartz JI, Semitala FC, Ssinabulya I. Diabetes mellitus care cascade among a cohort of persons living with HIV and hypertension in Uganda: A retrospective cohort study. Int J STD AIDS 2023; 34:728-734. [PMID: 37269360 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231179497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Uganda, it is recommended that persons with HIV receive integrated care to address both hypertension and diabetes. However, the extent to which appropriate diabetes care is delivered remains unknown and was the aim of this study. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study among participants receiving integrated care for HIV and hypertension for at least 1 year at a large urban HIV clinic in Mulago, Uganda to determine the diabetes care cascade. RESULTS Of the 1115 participants, the majority were female (n = 697, 62.5%) with a median age of 50 years (Inter Quartile Range: 43, 56). Six hundred twenty-seven participants (56%) were screened for diabetes mellitus, 100 (16%) were diagnosed and almost all that were diagnosed (n = 94, 94%) were initiated on treatment. Eighty-five patients (90%) were retained and all were monitored (100%) in care. Thirty-two patients (32/85, 38%) had glycaemic control. Patients on a Dolutegravir-based regimen (OR = 0.31, 95% CI = 0.22-0.46, p < 0.001) and those with a non-suppressed viral load (OR = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.07-0.83, p = 0.02) were less likely to be screened for diabetes mellitus. CONCLUSIONS In very successful HIV care programs, large gaps still linger for the management of non-communicable diseases necessitating uniquely designed intervention by local authorities and implementing partners addressing the dual HIV and non-communicable diseases burden.
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Makerere University, Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala, Uganda
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- University of California Berkeley, School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Makerere University, Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala, Uganda
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- Yale School of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Dontsova V, Mohan H, Blanco C, Jao J, Greene NDE, Copp AJ, Zash R, Serghides L. Metabolic implications and safety of dolutegravir use in pregnancy. Lancet HIV 2023; 10:e606-e616. [PMID: 37549681 PMCID: PMC11100098 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3018(23)00141-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Dolutegravir is recommended for all people living with HIV because of its efficacy, high barrier to resistance, favourable safety and tolerability profile, and affordability. Dolutegravir has the highest rates of viral suppression in pregnancy, therefore preventing perinatal HIV transmission. In view of these benefits, particularly for pregnant women, an important question is if dolutegravir is safe in pregnancy. Dolutegravir has been associated with metabolic complications, including weight gain and rare events of hyperglycaemia, that could affect maternal, fetal, and postnatal health. We review the current clinically and experimentally based literature on the implications of dolutegravir use for pregnant women and for developing embryos and fetuses. Possible effects on folate status, energy metabolism, adipogenesis, and oxidative stress are considered. In many instances, insufficient data are available, pointing to the need for additional research in this important area of HIV treatment.
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- Valeriya Dontsova
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada; Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Immunology and Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Ombajo LA, Penner J, Nkuranga J, Mecha J, Mburu M, Odhiambo C, Ndinya F, Aksam R, Njenga R, Wahome S, Muiruri P, Eshiwani S, Kimani M, Ngugi C, Pozniak A. Second-Line Switch to Dolutegravir for Treatment of HIV Infection. N Engl J Med 2023; 388:2349-2359. [PMID: 37342923 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2210005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Data to inform the switch from a ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor (PI) to dolutegravir in patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who do not have genotype information and who have viral suppression with second-line therapy containing a ritonavir-boosted PI have been limited. METHODS In a prospective, multicenter, open-label trial conducted at four sites in Kenya, we randomly assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, previously treated patients without genotype information who had viral suppression while receiving treatment containing a ritonavir-boosted PI to either switch to dolutegravir or continue the current regimen. The primary end point was a plasma HIV type 1 RNA level of at least 50 copies per milliliter at week 48, assessed on the basis of the Food and Drug Administration snapshot algorithm. The noninferiority margin for the between-group difference in the percentage of participants who met the primary end point was 4 percentage points. Safety up to week 48 was assessed. RESULTS A total of 795 participants were enrolled, with 398 assigned to switch to dolutegravir and 397 assigned to continue taking their ritonavir-boosted PI; 791 participants (397 in the dolutegravir group and 394 in the ritonavir-boosted PI group) were included in the intention-to-treat exposed population. At week 48, a total of 20 participants (5.0%) in the dolutegravir group and 20 (5.1%) in the ritonavir-boosted PI group met the primary end point (difference, -0.04 percentage points; 95% confidence interval, -3.1 to 3.0), a result that met the criterion for noninferiority. No mutations conferring resistance to dolutegravir or the ritonavir-boosted PI were detected at the time of treatment failure. The incidence of treatment-related grade 3 or 4 adverse events was similar in the dolutegravir group and the ritonavir-boosted PI group (5.7% and 6.9%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In previously treated patients with viral suppression for whom there were no data regarding the presence of drug-resistance mutations, dolutegravir treatment was noninferior to a regimen containing a ritonavir-boosted PI when the patients were switched from a ritonavir-boosted PI-based regimen. (Funded by ViiV Healthcare; 2SD ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04229290.).
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- Loice A Ombajo
- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (L.A.O., J.P., J.N., J.M., M.M., C.O.) and the Center for Epidemiological Modeling and Analysis (L.A.O.), University of Nairobi, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University (C.O.), Kenyatta National Hospital (R.N., S.W., P.M., S.E.), and the National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health (M.K., C.N.), Nairobi, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (F.N., R.A.) - all in Kenya; the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (J.P.); and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (A.P.)
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Silva GJD, Mendicino CCP, Pádua CAMD, Tupinambás U. Suppression of HIV in the first 12 months of antiretroviral therapy: a comparative analysis of dolutegravir- and efavirenz-based regimens. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2023; 21:eAO0156. [PMID: 37255057 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023ao0156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare viral suppression in treatment-naïve adults starting antiretroviral therapy with dolutegravir (50mg)- and efavirenz (600mg)-based regimens. METHODS We analyzed secondary data from Brazilian health information systems of people living with human immunodeficiency virus who started antiretroviral therapy between 2015 and 2017 in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The outcome was viral suppression, defined as the achievement of the first viral load <50 copies/mL within 12 months after initiating antiretroviral therapy. This outcome was also compared with viral load <1,000 copies/mL and analyzed in two scenarios: intention-to-treat versus per-protocol. Time to viral suppression and adjusted odds ratio accompanied by 95% confidence intervals were estimated. RESULTS Of the 2,599 participants enrolled, 77.5% were men, and the median age was 34 years. In the intention-to-treat analysis, viral suppression was 58.1% for efavirenz and 76.7% for dolutegravir. People living with HIV on dolutegravir-based regimen were more likely to achieve viral suppression (aOR: 2.44; 95%CI: 2.01-2.95) and had a shorter median time to viral suppression (p<0.0001). Antiretroviral therapy initiation within <120 days, baseline CD4⁺T-cells ≥200 cells/mm3, and viral load <100,000 copies/mL had higher odds of viral suppression. According to the per-protocol analysis, viral suppression ≥90% was observed by considering viral load <1,000 copies/mL. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated that viral suppression improved after introducing dolutegravir, although the proportion of patients with viral load <50 copies/mL was lower than expected. Improved access to routine viral load examinations and continuous surveillance of the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy should be considered.
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Mulindwa F, Castelnuovo B, Brusselaers N, Bollinger R, Rhein J, Edrisa M, Buzibye A, Amutuhaire W, Yendewa G, Nabaggala S, Odongpiny ELA, Kiguba R, Nakawooza A, Dujanga S, Nabwana M, Schwarz JM. Blood glucose trajectories and incidence of diabetes mellitus in Ugandan people living with HIV initiated on dolutegravir. AIDS Res Ther 2023; 20:15. [PMID: 36915103 PMCID: PMC10009965 DOI: 10.1186/s12981-023-00510-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Following reports of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) experienced Ugandan people living with HIV (PLHIV) presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis weeks to months following a switch to dolutegravir (DTG), the Uganda Ministry of Health recommended withholding DTG in both ART naïve and experienced PLHIV with diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as well as 3-monthly blood glucose monitoring for patients with T2DM risk factors. We sought to determine if the risk of T2DM is indeed heightened in nondiabetic ART naïve Ugandan PLHIV over the first 48 weeks on DTG. METHODS Between January and October 2021, 243 PLHIV without T2DM were initiated on DTG based ART for 48 weeks. Two-hour oral glucose tolerance tests (2-h OGTT) were performed at baseline, 12, and 36 weeks; fasting blood glucose (FBG) was measured at 24 and 48 weeks. The primary outcome was the incidence of T2DM. Secondary outcomes included: incidence of pre-Diabetes Mellitus (pre-DM), median change in FBG from baseline to week 48 and 2-h blood glucose (2hBG) from baseline to week 36. Linear regression models were used to determine adjusted differences in FBG and 2hBG from baseline to weeks 48 and 36 respectively. RESULTS The incidence of T2DM was 4 cases per 1000 PY (1/243) and pre-DM, 240 cases per 1000 person years (PY) (54/243). There was a significant increase in FBG from baseline to week 48 [median change from baseline (FBG): 3.6 mg/dl, interquartile range (IQR): - 3.6, 7.2, p-value (p) = 0.005] and significant reduction in 2hBG (2hBG: - 7.26 mg/dl, IQR: - 21.6, 14.4, p = 0.024) at week 36. A high CD4 count and increased waist circumference were associated with 2hBG increase at week 36. CONCLUSION We demonstrated a low incidence of T2DM in Ugandan ART-naïve patients receiving DTG. We also demonstrated that longitudinal changes in BG were independent of conventional risk factors of T2DM in the first 48 weeks of therapy. Restricting the use of dolutegravir in Ugandan ART naïve patients perceived to be high risk for diabetes mellitus may be unwarranted.
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- Frank Mulindwa
- Capacity Building Program, Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
- Global Health Institute, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- Capacity Building Program, Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Global Health Institute, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research, Department of Microbiology, Tumour and Cell Biology, Karolinska University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Internal Medicine Department, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Capacity Building Program, Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Capacity Building Program, Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Capacity Building Program, Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Internal Medicine Department, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Makerere University Johns Hopkins Collaboration HIV Clinic, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA
- Department of Basic Sciences, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA, USA
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Foster EG, Gendelman HE, Bade AN. HIV-1 Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors and Neurodevelopment. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:1533. [PMID: 36558984 PMCID: PMC9783753 DOI: 10.3390/ph15121533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Children born to mothers, with or at risk, of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infection are on the rise due to affordable access of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to pregnant women or those of childbearing age. Each year, up to 1.3 million HIV-1-infected women on ART have given birth with recorded mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission rates of less than 1%. Despite this benefit, the outcomes of children exposed to antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy, especially pre- and post- natal neurodevelopment remain incompletely understood. This is due, in part, to the fact that pregnant women are underrepresented in clinical trials. This is underscored by any potential risks of neural tube defects (NTDs) linked, in measure, to periconceptional usage of dolutegravir (DTG). A potential association between DTG and NTDs was first described in Botswana in 2018. Incidence studies of neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with DTG, and other integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) are limited as widespread use of INSTIs has begun only recently in pregnant women. Therefore, any associations between INSTI use during pregnancy, and neurodevelopmental abnormalities remain to be explored. Herein, United States Food and Drug Administration approved ARVs and their use during pregnancy are discussed. We provide updates on INSTI pharmacokinetics and adverse events during pregnancy together with underlying mechanisms which could affect fetal neurodevelopment. Overall, this review seeks to educate both clinical and basic scientists on potential consequences of INSTIs on fetal outcomes as a foundation for future scientific investigations.
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- Emma G. Foster
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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Namara D, Schwartz JI, Tusubira AK, McFarland W, Birungi C, Semitala FC, Muddu M. The risk of hyperglycemia associated with use of dolutegravir among adults living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda: A case-control study. Int J STD AIDS 2022; 33:1158-1164. [PMID: 36222490 PMCID: PMC9691558 DOI: 10.1177/09564624221129410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Emerging evidence suggests a possible association between hyperglycemia and dolutegravir (DTG), a preferred first-line antiretroviral agent in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). There is need for rigorous studies to validate this association in the face of increasing DTG use and burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV (PLHIV). We conducted a case-control study to assess the risk of hyperglycemia associated with use of DTG among PLHIV attending Mulago ISS Clinic in Kampala. Cases had hyperglycemia while controls had no hyperglycemia as confirmed by fasting plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance tests. Demographic, laboratory, and clinical data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and medical record abstraction. Analysis compared cases and controls on DTG use prior to diagnosis of hyperglycemia while controlling for potential confounders using multivariable logistic regression. We included 204 cases and 231 controls. In multivariable analysis, patients with prior DTG use had seven times greater odds of subsequent diagnosis of hyperglycemia compared to those who had non-DTG-based regimens (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 7.01, 95% CI 1.96-25.09). The odds of hyperglycemia also increased with age (56 years and above vs. 18-35, aOR 12.38, 95% CI 3.79-40.50) and hypertension (aOR 5.78, 95% CI 2.53-13.21). Our study demonstrates a strong association between prior DTG exposure and subsequent diagnosis of hyperglycemia. Given the benefits of DTG, wide-scale use, and the growing burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) in SSA, there is need for systematic screening for hyperglycemia and consideration of alternate regimens for those at risk for DM.
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- Daphine Namara
- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (UINCD), Kampala, Uganda
- Daphine Namara, Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (UINCD), Mulago National Referral Hospital, Hospital Staff Road, Upper Mulago, P.O.Box 7051 Kampala, Uganda.
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- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (UINCD), Kampala, Uganda
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (UINCD), Kampala, Uganda
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- San Francisco Department of Public Health, Center for Public Health Research, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- NGO for HIV care, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala, Uganda
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- NGO for HIV care, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala, Uganda
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- NGO for HIV care, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala, Uganda
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Lu L, Li X, Liu X, Han Y, Qiu Z, Song X, Li Y, Li X, Cao W, Li T. Comparison of Renal Function Biomarkers of Serum Creatinine and Cystatin C in HIV-Infected People on Dolutegravir-Containing Therapy. Infect Drug Resist 2022; 15:1695-1706. [PMID: 35422637 PMCID: PMC9005235 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s347054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective(s) HIV-1-infected Chinese patients who were treated naïve with combination dolutegravir (DTG) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) group, DTG without TDF group, TDF without DTG, as well as patients switched to DTG-containing therapy from other drugs were included. Design The dynamics of serum creatinine, cystatin C (CysC) level, eGFRcr and eGFRCysC at the baseline, 4 w, 12w, 24w, 36w and 48w for different group of patients were collected and evaluated. Methods Changes in serum creatinine, levels, eGFRcr and eGFRCysC were analyzed among groups and in different time-points. Intra-group correlation coefficient and Bland–Altman plot were used to compare the results of eGFRcr and eGFRCysC. Results Thirty-seven treated-naïve HIV-patients in combined DTG and TDF group (group 1), 23 in DTG without TDF patients (group 2) and 47 patients on TDF without DTG group (control group, group 3) along with 31 patients whose ART switch to DTG-containing regimens (group 4) were collected. Serum creatinine was significantly elevated in the group 1 and group 2 instead of group 3 from baseline to 48w. Mean decreased change of eGFR calculated by serum creatinine proved the same conclusion. However, there were no differences in serum cystatin C and eGFRCysC between baseline and at 48 weeks in DTG-containing groups. Moreover, the proportion of eGFRcr decreased over 30% was significantly higher in DTG-treatment group. Conclusion We demonstrated the clinical benefits of CysC for assessing the glomerular filtration rate when evaluating renal function in HIV-1-infected patients treated with whether DTG combined with TDF or not.
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- Lianfeng Lu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, China Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, China Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Taisheng Li, Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Diggins CE, Russo SC, Lo J. Metabolic Consequences of Antiretroviral Therapy. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep 2022; 19:141-153. [PMID: 35299263 DOI: 10.1007/s11904-022-00600-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review reports on published studies describing metabolic changes associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV disease including a historical perspective of earlier ART agents, but with the main focus on newer ART agents currently in use. RECENT FINDINGS Studies from different countries around the world have shown that integrase inhibitor (INSTI)-based regimens as well as tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) are associated with weight gain, with women and people of black race at especially high risk. Some studies preliminarily suggest worsened metabolic outcomes associated with this weight gain including adverse effects on glucose homeostasis. Antiretroviral therapy can affect weight, adipose tissue, glucose, and lipids. As obesity is prevalent and increasing among people with HIV, awareness of risk factors for weight gain, including the ART medications associated with greater weight gain, are needed in order to inform prevention efforts. Further research is needed to better understand the long-term health consequences of INSTI- and TAF-associated weight increases.
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- Caroline E Diggins
- Metabolism Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital, LON-207, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Metabolism Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital, LON-207, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Metabolism Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital, LON-207, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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Hirigo AT, Gutema S, Eifa A, Ketema W. Experience of dolutegravir-based antiretroviral treatment and risks of diabetes mellitus. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2022; 10:2050313X221079444. [PMID: 35223037 PMCID: PMC8874156 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x221079444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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HIV-infected people have started to live longer since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy, however various co-morbid illnesses have emerged. Three HIV-infected individuals, all at least 43 years old, reported with a new onset of type 2 diabetes after switching to dolutegravir-combined antiretroviral therapy regimen. These three people were switched to integrase strand transfer inhibitor (dolutegravir)-based first-line antiretroviral treatment after receiving non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor-combined first-line antiretroviral treatment for at least 6 years, as recommended by the World Health Organization for Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia.All of the given cases had normal plasma fasting sugar (fasting blood sugar <100 mg/dL) at the time of switching. Polyuria, polydipsia, considerable weight loss, and fatigue were all classified as signs of diabetes mellitus in the two male cases. In addition, their laboratory results demonstrated hyperglycemia (plasma fasting blood sugar > 200 mg/dL and urine glucose level ⩾2+) with no ketonuria after switching to dolutegravir for 4–10 months. A glycemic control was achieved, and metformin medication was continued. After 6 months of dolutegravir treatment, the third female case developed diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hyperglycemia (fasting blood glucose level 600 mg/dL, urine glucose level 3+, and ketonuria 3+). To recover from diabetic ketoacidosis, the patient was given intravenous normal saline and regular insulin. Her glycemic control was then restored, and she was switched to NPH insulin. For all of the cases presented, the dolutegravir-based regimen was maintained. Antiretroviral regimens using dolutegravir have the potential to cause hyperglycemia and other side effects. As a result, blood glucose monitoring is required throughout treatment initiation and regularly throughout treatment follow-up, particularly for those on dolutegravir-combined antiretroviral therapy regimens.
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- Agete Tadewos Hirigo
- School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Hawassa Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Twimukye A, Laker M, Odongpiny EAL, Ajok F, Onen H, Kalule I, Kajubi P, Seden K, Owarwo N, Kiragga A, Armstrong-Hough M, Katahoire A, Mujugira A, Lamorde M, Castelnuovo B. Patient experiences of switching from Efavirenz- to Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study in Uganda. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:1154. [PMID: 34774018 PMCID: PMC8590364 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06851-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended Dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first-line antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all persons with HIV. ART regimen switches may affect HIV treatment adherence. We sought to describe patient experiences switching from EFV to DTG-based ART in Kampala, Uganda. Methods Between July and September 2019, we purposively sampled adults living with HIV who had switched to DTG at the Infectious Diseases Institute HIV clinic. We conducted in-depth interviews with adults who switched to DTG, to explore their preparation to switch and experiences on DTG. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically using Atlas ti version 8 software. Results We interviewed 25 adults: 18 (72%) were women, and the median age was 35 years (interquartile range [IQR] 30–40). Median length on ART before switching to DTG was 67 months (IQR 51–125). Duration on DTG after switching was 16 months (IQR 10–18). Participants reported accepting provider recommendations to switch to DTG mainly because they anticipated that swallowing a smaller pill once a day would be more convenient. While most participants initially felt uncertain about drug switching, their providers offer of frequent appointments and a toll-free number to call in the event of side effects allayed their anxiety. At the same time, participants said they felt rushed to switch to the new ART regimen considering that they had been on their previous regimen(s) for several years and the switch to DTG happened during a routine visit when they had expected their regular prescription. Some participants felt unprepared for new adverse events associated with DTG and for the abrupt change in treatment schedule. Most participants said they needed additional support from their health providers before and after switching to DTG. Conclusion and recommendations Adults living with HIV stable on an EFV-based regimen but were switched to DTG in a program-wide policy change found the duration between counselling and drug switching inadequate. DTG was nonetheless largely preferred because of the small pill size, once daily dosing, and absence of EFV-like side effects. Community-engaged research is needed to devise acceptable ways to prepare participants for switching ART at scale. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12879-021-06851-9.
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- Adelline Twimukye
- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda.
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA.,Uganda Tuberculosis Implementation Research Consortium, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.,Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda.,School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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