Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been successful at decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection.HIV-1 drug resistance (HIVDR) among ART-naive patients has been documented to compromise the success of initial therapy.This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of
Abstract Background Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is usually indicated for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with glomerular filtration rate below 10 ml/ml/min/1.73m2.However, the need for RRT and timing of dialysis initiation are debatable for patients aged 70 years or older.We here describe the study design and methodology of the Aging
Background.Thalamic lesions are seen in a multitude of disorders including vascular diseases, metabolic disorders, inflammatory diseases, trauma, tumours, and infections.In some diseases, thalamic involvement is typical and sometimes isolated, while in other diseases thalamic lesions are observed only occasionally (often in the presence of other ty
There is a range of behavior change models used in social marketing.The past studies suggest that theories can serve as valuable here frameworks for the design and evaluation of health interventions.This article aims to provide a revision of theoretical models used in social marketing and health promotion, specifically Theory of Reasoned Action, an