Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Luis A Espinoza

Publications

• Research Article
  Obesity, Cytokines and Cognition across the Lifespan among People Living with HIV
  Author(s): María José Míguez, Diego Bueno, Caroline Perez, Luis A Espinoza, Mayra E Vargas, Clery Quiros and Ronald CohenMaría José Míguez, Diego Bueno, Caroline Perez, Luis A Espinoza, Mayra E Vargas, Clery Quiros and Ronald Cohen
  
  Background/objective: Neurocognitive Impairment (NCI) remains prevalent among people living with HIV (PLWH/AIDS), and may be exacerbated by body core changes. Waist circumference, a metabolic syndrome (MetSy) criterion, is not routinely measured, yet could be particularly useful when considering that both antiretroviral therapy (ART) and Hazardous alcohol use (HAU) have been associated with central fat accumulation. The purpose of this work was to examine the longitudinal associations between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and cognitive performance in PLWH/AIDS, and to explore their modifications by age. Methods: Using a prospective cohort study, we obtained participants’ anthropometrics, along with a comprehensive cognitive assessment over one year. Subjects were classified as overweight if BMI was 25-29.9 kg/m2, and obese if BMI was ≥ 30 kg/m2. Cen.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000593

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