AIDS
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Clarithromycin and ethambutol with or without clofazimine for the treatment of bacteremic Mycobacterium avium complex disease in patients with HIV infection.
To compare the efficacy of two- and three-drug regimens for treating Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteremia in patients with AIDS. ⋯ The addition of clofazimine to a regimen of clarithromycin and ethambutol for MAC bacteremia in AIDS patients does not contribute to clinical response and is associated with higher mortality.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Results of a model AIDS prevention program for high school students in the Philippines.
To describe the sexual practices of high school students; to describe the process of development of a school-based AIDS prevention program; and to evaluate the effect of this program on students' AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and AIDS-preventive behaviors. ⋯ A sizable number of Filipino high school students are sexually active but condom use is low. School-based AIDS prevention programs can be developed and implemented in developing countries with the assistance of school personnel to address sexual issues. Our program was successful in increasing AIDS-related knowledge and improving attitudes towards people with AIDS. Supplementation with other preventive activities may be needed to achieve lasting changes in students' risk-taking behavior.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Octreotide therapy of large-volume refractory AIDS-associated diarrhea: a randomized controlled trial.
To compare the effect of octreotide (a long-acting somatostatin analog) to that of antidiarrheal therapy plus placebo on large-volume refractory AIDS-associated diarrhea. ⋯ Octreotide proved to be superior to conventional therapy in this short-term treatment of large-volume refractory AIDS-associated diarrhea.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
AIDS education for primary school children in Tanzania: an evaluation study.