Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

Publications

• Review Article   
  The Incidences of Metabolic Syndrome Complications during Chronic HIV-Antiretroviral Treatment, a Focus on Selected Regimens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protoc
  Author(s): Mlindeli Gamede*, Mbulelo Aubrey Sosibo and Mluleki Luvuno
  
  Introduction: Metabolic syndrome complications are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among non-communicable diseases in the world. The onset of these diseases can be attributed to factors such as genetic susceptibility, poor diets, and chronic medications. Antiretroviral (ARVs) for Human Immunity Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have been previously associated with complications such as central obesity which is a risk factor for the onset of the metabolic syndrome. This protocol outlines the process for conducting a systematic review to investigate the association between chronic ARVs treatment and the onset of metabolic syndrome complications. Methodology and analysis: The studies included in the systematic review are selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. These studies are searched using search engines or datab.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-6113.2023.14.964

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