2014
Intensified specimen collection to improve tuberculosis diagnosis in children from Rural South Africa, an observational study
Thomas TA, Heysell SK, Moodley P, Montreuil R, Ha X, Friedland G, Bamber SA, Moll AP, Gandhi N, Brant WE, Sturm W, Shah S. Intensified specimen collection to improve tuberculosis diagnosis in children from Rural South Africa, an observational study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14: 11. PMID: 24400822, PMCID: PMC3890632, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug susceptibility testingGastric aspiratesTB suspectsObservational studySpecimen collectionDrug-susceptible TBNew TB suspectsPediatric TB suspectsTB treatment historyXDR-TB casesMultiple specimen typesYears of ageSame-day methodTB settingsInduced sputumPersistent symptomsSputum inductionTB treatmentHIV statusNegative childrenTB diagnosisUrine cultureMean ageInpatient settingDiagnostic yieldCase 29-2013: An HIV-positive man with dyspnea and skin lesions.
Friedland GH. Case 29-2013: An HIV-positive man with dyspnea and skin lesions. New England Journal Of Medicine 2014, 370: 88. PMID: 24382080, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc1313214.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Case 29-2013 — A 32-Year-Old HIV-Positive African Man with Dyspnea and Skin Lesions
Cabot R, Rosenberg E, Harris N, Shepard J, Cort A, Ebeling S, McDonald E, Friedland G, Naidoo P, Abdool-Gafoor B, Moosa M, Ramdial P, Gandhi R. Case 29-2013 — A 32-Year-Old HIV-Positive African Man with Dyspnea and Skin Lesions. New England Journal Of Medicine 2013, 369: 1152-1161. PMID: 24047065, DOI: 10.1056/nejmcpc1305985.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Characteristics of HIV-1-associated Kaposi's sarcoma among women and men in South Africa
Mosam A, Hurkchand H, Cassol E, Page T, Cassol S, Bodasing U, Aboobaker J, Dawood H, Friedland G, Coovadia H. Characteristics of HIV-1-associated Kaposi's sarcoma among women and men in South Africa. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2008, 19: 400-405. PMID: 18595878, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.007301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-1-associated Kaposi's sarcomaKaposi's sarcomaCD4/CD8 cell countsHIV-1 viral loadCD8 cell countsCutaneous Kaposi's sarcomaPoor disease prognosisVirological featuresViral loadClinical parametersPatients 99Male ratioSevere diseaseDisease prognosisCell countSarcomaHIVDescriptive studyAfrican settingEqual femalePatientsOne-thirdDiseaseFemalesWomen
2006
Sexual risk behaviour among HIV-positive individuals in clinical care in urban KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Kiene SM, Christie S, Cornman DH, Fisher WA, Shuper PA, Pillay S, Friedland GH, Fisher JD. Sexual risk behaviour among HIV-positive individuals in clinical care in urban KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. AIDS 2006, 20: 1781-1784. PMID: 16931945, DOI: 10.1097/01.aids.0000242827.05120.55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleHIV SeropositivityHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedSexual PartnersSouth AfricaUnsafe SexUrban Health
2002
The Pharmacokinetics of Methadone Following Co‐Administration with a Lamivudine/Zidovudine Combination Tablet in Opiate‐Dependent Subjects
Rainey PM, Friedland GH, Snidow JW, McCance‐Katz E, Mitchell SM, Andrews L, Lane B, Jatlow P. The Pharmacokinetics of Methadone Following Co‐Administration with a Lamivudine/Zidovudine Combination Tablet in Opiate‐Dependent Subjects. American Journal On Addictions 2002, 11: 66-74. PMID: 11876585, DOI: 10.1080/10550490252801657.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum concentrationsCombination tabletSerum concentration-time curveMethadone dose changesMethadone serum concentrationsMaximum serum concentrationOpiate-dependent subjectsConcentration-time curveVolume of distributionCombination pharmacotherapyMethadone pharmacokineticsTerminal eliminationCo-administrationDose changesMean areaSignificant differencesPharmacokineticsSubjectsSubject studyHIVPharmacotherapyPatientsAdministration
1996
Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: Clinical Features, Serotypes, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Cases Involving Patients with and Without Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Frankel R, Virata M, Hardalo C, Altice F, Friedland G. Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: Clinical Features, Serotypes, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Cases Involving Patients with and Without Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1996, 23: 577-584. PMID: 8879783, DOI: 10.1093/clinids/23.3.577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInvasive pneumococcal diseasePneumococcal diseaseClinical featuresPenicillin-resistant pneumococcal infectionsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diseaseHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionCommon capsular typesSource of bacteremiaImmunodeficiency virus infectionOverall mortality rateAntibiotic susceptibility patternPolyvalent pneumococcal vaccineType 9VCommon risk factorsPenicillin-resistant isolatesAntimicrobial resistance patternsPneumococcal infectionPneumococcal vaccineHIV infectionHIV serostatusHIV statusRecurrence rateInvasive diseaseRisk factorsSusceptibility patternsUse of a quantitative cytomegalovirus (CMV) antigenemia test in evaluating HIV+ patients with and without CMV disease.
Wetherill PE, Landry ML, Alcabes P, Friedland G. Use of a quantitative cytomegalovirus (CMV) antigenemia test in evaluating HIV+ patients with and without CMV disease. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1996, 12: 33-7. PMID: 8624758, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199605010-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, ViralCross-Sectional StudiesCytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus InfectionsCytomegalovirus RetinitisFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHIV SeropositivityHIV-1HumansLeukocytesMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesViral Matrix ProteinsViremiaConceptsCMV antigenemia testCMV diseaseAntigenemia testCMV antigenemiaHIV diseaseCytomegalovirus antigenemia testPositive CMV antigenemiaLife-threatening infectionsDiagnostic techniquesAntigenemia levelsAntigenemia resultsCMV retinitisCytomegalovirus infectionCMV cultureClinical evidenceOphthalmologic examPatientsDiseaseRapid diagnosisAntigenemiaInfectionDiagnosisQuantitative diagnostic techniqueRetinitisHIV
1993
A prospective four-year follow-up of neuropsychological function in HIV seropositive and seronegative methadone-maintained patients
Silberstein C, O'Dowd M, Chartock P, Schoenbaum E, Friedland G, Hartel D, McKegney F. A prospective four-year follow-up of neuropsychological function in HIV seropositive and seronegative methadone-maintained patients. General Hospital Psychiatry 1993, 15: 351-359. PMID: 8112557, DOI: 10.1016/0163-8343(93)90001-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionCentral nervous system impairmentHIV antibody testingImmunodeficiency virus infectionMethadone-maintained patientsSymptoms/signsNervous system impairmentMethadone maintenance clinicsNeuropsychological Screening BatteryTrail Making B testSubtle cognitive deficitsHIV infectionAntibody testingPhysical examMaintenance clinicsVirus infectionBaseline testingNeuropsychological functionCognitive deficitsNP assessmentFinger tappingSystem impairmentScreening batteryLongitudinal studyPatientsAssociation of Baseline Neuropsychological Function and Progression of Illness Over 4 Years in HIV-Seropositive Individuals
Silberstein C, O’dowd M, Schoenbaum E, Friedland G, Chartock P, Feiner C, Mckegney F. Association of Baseline Neuropsychological Function and Progression of Illness Over 4 Years in HIV-Seropositive Individuals. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 1993, 34: 502-505. PMID: 8284340, DOI: 10.1016/s0033-3182(93)71824-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease progressionHIV-positive asymptomatic patientsCentral nervous system impairmentHIV-seropositive individualsNervous system impairmentBaseline neuropsychological functionProgressive HIVAsymptomatic HIVAsymptomatic patientsPoorer baseline scoresImmunologic dysfunctionSystemic symptomsDisease progressionNeuropsychological dysfunctionBaseline scoresNeuropsychological functionHIVPatientsSystem impairmentStudy periodNeuropsychological testsNeuropsychological markersDysfunctionProgressionHigher scoresEffects of HIV infection on the serologic manifestations and response to treatment of syphilis in intravenous drug users.
Gourevitch M, Selwyn P, Davenny K, Buono D, Schoenbaum E, Klein R, Friedland G. Effects of HIV infection on the serologic manifestations and response to treatment of syphilis in intravenous drug users. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1993, 118: 350-5. PMID: 8094280, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-118-5-199303010-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersTreatment of syphilisStages of syphilisSerologic manifestationsDrug usersNontreponemal titersHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionMethadone maintenance treatment programHIV serologic statusHIV-seronegative patientsHIV-seropositive patientsImmunodeficiency virus infectionHIV seropositive casesMaintenance treatment programFulminant manifestationCD4 countCohort studyHIV-seropositiveClinical courseStandard dosesEarly syphilisClinical manifestationsSerologic statusSerologic testsIncubation Period of Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Alcabes P, Muñoz A, Vlahov D, Friedland G. Incubation Period of Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Epidemiologic Reviews 1993, 15: 303-318. PMID: 8174659, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.epirev.a036122.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
High Risk of Active Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Drug Users With Cutaneous Anergy
Selwyn P, Sckell B, Alcabes P, Friedland G, Klein R, Schoenbaum E. High Risk of Active Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Drug Users With Cutaneous Anergy. JAMA 1992, 268: 504-509. PMID: 1619742, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03490040080029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV serological statusAnergic subjectsActive tuberculosisTuberculin reactorsCutaneous anergyDrug injectorsIsoniazid chemoprophylaxisIsoniazid prophylaxisHIV infectionTuberculosis incidenceTuberculin testingSerological statusHigh riskDelayed-type hypersensitivity skin testingDelayed-type hypersensitivity testingPositive tuberculin test resultsStudy periodAdvanced HIV diseaseHIV disease statusMonths of prophylaxisT lymphocyte levelsHypersensitivity skin testingProspective observational studyTuberculosis incidence rateMycobacterium tuberculosis infection
1990
A prospective comparison of neuropsychologic function in HIV-seropositive and seronegative methadone-maintained patients
McKegney F, O'Dowd M, Feiner C, Selwyn P, Drucker E, Friedland G. A prospective comparison of neuropsychologic function in HIV-seropositive and seronegative methadone-maintained patients. AIDS 1990, 4: 565-570. PMID: 2386618, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199006000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological Screening TestMethadone clinic patientsMethadone-maintained populationsEvidence of HIVMethadone-maintained patientsDigit spanProspective longitudinal studyPsychosocial functioningNeuropsychologic functionRace/ethnicityPsychosocial assessmentCognitive impairmentHIV antibodiesHIV infectionLongitudinal studyUnivariate analysisMean intervalProspective comparisonSerological testingSerological statusPhysical symptomsDrug useBaseline testingScreening testSeropositives
1989
Risk Factors for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Intravenous Drug Users
Schoenbaum E, Hartel D, Selwyn P, Klein R, Davenny K, Rogers M, Feiner C, Friedland G. Risk Factors for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Intravenous Drug Users. New England Journal Of Medicine 1989, 321: 874-879. PMID: 2770823, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198909283211306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionIntravenous drug usersPercentage of injectionsRisk factorsHIV antibodiesDrug usersIntravenous drugsVirus infectionSex partnersSeroprevalence of HIVIndependent risk factorOnly risk factorMethadone treatment programsNumber of injectionsNon-Hispanic whitesHeterosexual sex partnersHIV infectionLast injectionUsed needlesHigh seroprevalenceDrug useShooting galleriesHIVInfectionProspective Study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Pregnancy Outcomes in Intravenous Drug Users
Selwyn P, Schoenbaum E, Davenny K, Robertson V, Feingold A, Shulman J, Mayers M, Klein R, Friedland G, Rogers M. Prospective Study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Pregnancy Outcomes in Intravenous Drug Users. JAMA 1989, 261: 1289-1294. PMID: 2915455, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1989.03420090053030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionPregnancy outcomesDrug usersVirus infectionFemale intravenous drug usersHIV disease statusSeropositive pregnant womenAdverse pregnancy outcomesAsymptomatic HIV infectionNeonatal complicationsEctopic pregnancyPreterm deliveryHIV antibodiesBreech presentationHIV infectionSymptomatic diseaseBacterial pneumoniaHIV statusPregnant womenProspective studyWeight birthsAdditional womenMethadone programsA Prospective Study of the Risk of Tuberculosis among Intravenous Drug Users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Selwyn P, Hartel D, Lewis V, Schoenbaum E, Vermund S, Klein R, Walker A, Friedland G. A Prospective Study of the Risk of Tuberculosis among Intravenous Drug Users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. New England Journal Of Medicine 1989, 320: 545-550. PMID: 2915665, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198903023200901.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-seropositive subjectsIntravenous drug usersPositive PPD testHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionActive tuberculosisPPD testDrug usersSeronegative subjectsSeropositive subjectsTuberculous infectionSkin testingVirus infectionHIV-seronegative intravenous drug usersHIV-seronegative subjectsLatent tuberculous infectionRisk of tuberculosisTuberculin skin testingCases of tuberculosisMethadone maintenance programHIV antibodiesHIV-seropositiveHIV infectionProspective studyProtein derivative (PPD) tuberculinCervical and vaginal squamous cell abnormalities in women infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
Schrager L, Friedland G, Maude D, Schreiber K, Adachi A, Pizzuti D, Koss L, Klein R. Cervical and vaginal squamous cell abnormalities in women infected with human immunodeficiency virus. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1989, 2: 570-5. PMID: 2555473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHuman papillomavirus infectionPapillomavirus infectionImmunodeficiency virusLower genital tract neoplasiaGenital HPV infectionGenital tract neoplasiaSquamous cell abnormalitiesHPV infectionSquamous abnormalitiesHIV infectionHigh prevalenceCytological abnormalitiesNeoplastic disordersCervicovaginal smearsHigh riskCell abnormalitiesBlinded fashionInfectionWomenAbnormalitiesCellular changesFurther studiesVirusRisk
1988
Increased risk of bacterial pneumonia in HIV-infected intravenous drug users without AIDS
Selwyn P, Feingold A, Hartel D, Schoenbaum E, Alderman M, Klein R, Friedland G. Increased risk of bacterial pneumonia in HIV-infected intravenous drug users without AIDS. AIDS 1988, 2: 267-272. PMID: 3140832, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-198808000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersIntravenous drug useBacterial pneumoniaHIV infectionDrug usersDrug useActive intravenous drug useCommunity-acquired bacterial pneumoniaCumulative yearly incidenceMethadone maintenance programSeronegative subjectsSeropositive patientsSeropositive subjectsStudy entryOpportunistic infectionsYearly incidencePneumoniaHemophilus influenzaeStreptococcus pneumoniaeSeropositivesHIVAIDSInfectionStudy periodIncidenceTransmission of the human immunodeficiency virus: an updated review.
Friedland G, Klein R. Transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus: an updated review. International Nursing Review 1988, 35: 44-52, 54. PMID: 3283068.Peer-Reviewed Original Research