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General Reports
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Diagnosing Ring-Enhancing Lesions in the Brain of a Patient With AIDS Without Brain Biopsy: A Case of Central Nervous System Histoplasmoma.
Beekman R, Hu JM, Aronin SI, Malinis MF. et al
Neurohospitalist. 2018 Apr;8(2):86-91.
Abstract

Verbal episodic memory profiles in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND): A comparison with Huntington's disease and mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.
Doyle KL, Woods SP, McDonald CR, et al
Appl Neuropsychol Adult
. 2017 Aug 29:
Abstract

HIV-associated opportunistic CNS infections: pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
Bowen LN, Smith B, Reich D, et al
Nat Rev Neurol. 2016 Oct 27;12(11):662-674.

Abstract

CNS Impact of Perinatal HIV Infection and Early Treatment: the Need for Behavioral Rehabilitative Interventions Along with Medical Treatment and Care.
Boivin MJ, Ruiseñor-Escudero H, Familiar-Lopez I.
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep
. 2016 Oct 25. Review

Abstract

 

Solving the Blood-Brain Barrier Challenge for the Effective Treatment of HIV Replication in the Central Nervous System.
Bertrand L, Nair M, Toborek M.
Curr Pharm Des. 2016 Jul 26.
Abstract

Is there a role for maraviroc to treat HIV-associated central nervous system white matter disease?
Ball C, Sudhanva M, Jarosz J, et al
AIDS
. 2016 Jan;30(2):334-6
Abstract

Neuropsychological Impairment in Acute HIV and the Effect of Immediate Antiretroviral Therapy.
Kore I, Ananworanich J, Valcour V, Fletcher . et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2015 Dec 1;70(4):393-9.
Abstract

Neurocognitive decline in HIV patients is associated with ongoing T-cell activation in the cerebrospinal fluid.
Grauer OM, Reichelt D, Grüneberg U, et al
 
Ann Clin Transl Neurol
. 2015 Sep;2(9):906-19.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Compartmentalized Replication of R5 T Cell-Tropic HIV-1 in the Central Nervous System Early in the Course of Infection.
Sturdevant CB, Joseph SB, Schnell G,  et al
PLoS Pathog
. 2015 Mar 26;11(3):e1004720.
Paper

Multiple sclerosis and HIV-1 infection: case report of a HIV controller.
Chin JH.

J Neurovirol
. 2015 Mar 24.
Abstract

An Update of the Review of Neuropsychological Consequences of HIV and Substance Abuse: A Literature Review and Implications for Treatment and Future Research.
Norman LR, Basso M.
 
Curr Drug Abuse Rev
. 2015 Mar 9
Abstract

Combination of Methamphetamine and HIV-1 gp120 causes distinct long-term alterations of behavior, gene expression, and injury
in the central nervous system.
Hoefer MM, Sanchez AB, Maung R, et al
Exp Neurol. 2014 Sep 19.
Abstract

Is the central nervous system a reservoir of HIV-1?
Gray LR, Roche M, Flynn JK,  et al
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2014 Sep 6
Abstract

B-68Relationship between Central Nervous System Penetrative-Effectiveness (CPE) Index of HIV-Medication and Figural Fluency Performance is Mediated by Average Cluster Size.
Dasher N, Williams C, DeCou C,  et al
 
Arch Clin Neuropsychol
. 2014 Sep;29(6):562.
Abstract

B-51Cognitive, Psychiatric, and Personality Factors Associated with Risk Behavior in HIV+ Men and Women.
Arentoft A, Van Dyk K, Thames A,  et al
Arch Clin Neuropsychol
. 2014 Sep;29(6):556.
Abstract

B-66Is There a Cognitive Contribution to Proactive Coping Behaviors between Adults with and without HIV?
Vance D, Humphrey S.
Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2014 Sep;29(6):561
Abstract

B-54Changes in Neurocognitive Intra-Individual Variability Signal Declines in Medication Adherence in HIV/AIDS.
Thaler N, Sayegh P, Arentoft A,  et al
Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2014 Sep;29(6):557.
Abstract

Cannabinoid Receptor-2 and HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders.
Purohit V, Rapaka RS, Rutter J.

J Neuroimmune Pharmacol
. 2014 Jul 12.
Abstract

Update on HIV Dementia and HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders.
Brew BJ, Chan P.
Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep
. 2014 Aug;14(8):468.
Abstract

Chronic Central Nervous System Expression of HIV-1 Tat Leads to Accelerated Rarefaction of Neocortical Capillaries and Loss of Red Blood Cell Velocity Heterogeneity.
Silva JN, Polesskaya O, Wei HS,et al
Microcirculation. 2014 May 11.
Abstract

Can high central nervous system penetrating antiretroviral regimens protect against the onset of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders?
Vassallo M, Durant J, Biscay V, et al
AIDS
. 2014 Feb 20;28(4):493-501
Abstract

Antiretroviral drugs induce oxidative stress and neuronal damage in the central nervous system.
Akay C, Cooper M, Odeleye A,  et al
J Neurovirol
. 2014 Jan 14
..
Abstract

Randomized Trial of CNS-Targeted Antiretrovirals for HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder.
Ellis RJ, Letendre S, Vaida F,  et al
Clin Infect Dis
. 2013 Dec 18.
Abstract

HIV-1 and Alcohol: Interactions in the Central Nervous System.
Silverstein PS, Kumar A.
Alcohol Clin Exp Res
. 2013 Oct 17.

Abstract

Rivastigmine for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders: A randomized crossover pilot study.
Simioni S, Cavassini M, Annoni JM, et al
Neurology
. 2013 Jan 23
Abstract

Neurologic Complications and Considerations in HIV-Infected Persons.
McArthur J, Smith B.
Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2013 Jan 11.
Abstract

Targeting chronic central nervous system HIV infection.
Price RW, Swanstrom R.
Antivir Ther. 2012 Sep 28.
Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus and the central nervous system.
Mirza A, Rathore MH.
Semin Pediatr Neurol
. 2012 Sep;19(3):119-23.
Abstract

HIV-1-Related Central Nervous System Disease: Current Issues in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
Spudich S, González-Scarano F.
Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med
.
2012 Jun;2(6):a007120
Abstract

CNS viral invasion and inflammation during acute HIV.
Valcour V, Chalermchai T, Sailasuta N, et al
J Infect Dis. 2012 May 2.

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Challenging New Targets for CNS-HIV Infection.
Ganau M, Prisco L, Pescador D, Ganau L.
Front Neurol
. 2012;3:43.
Paper

The management of primary central nervous system lymphoma related to AIDS in the HAART era.
González-Aguilar A, Soto-Hernández JL.

Curr Opin Oncol
. 2011 Sep 22
Abstract

Pathogenesis of HIV in the Central Nervous System.
Valcour V, Sithinamsuwan P, Letendre S, Ances B.

Curr HIV/AIDS Rep
. 2010 Dec 31
Abstract

'Human immunodeficiency virus infection in the CNS and decreased dopamine availability: relationship with neuropsychological performance.
Kumar AM, Ownby RL, Waldrop-Valverde D,  et al

J Neurovirol
. 2010 Dec 14.
Abstract

A case of multidrug resistance in the central nervous system.
McCarty EJ, Quah SP, Dinsmore WW, Emerson CR.

Int J STD AIDS
. 2010 Nov;21(11):777-9.
Abstract

HIV-associated central nervous system diseases in the recent combination
antiretroviral therapy era.
The UK Collaborative HIV Cohort (CHIC) Study Steering Committee
Eur J Neurol. 2010 Dec 15
Abstract

HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Opportunities.
Lindl KA, Marks DR, Kolson DL, Jordan-Sciutto KL.  
J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2010 Apr 16
Abstract

HIV Neuropathogenesis: a Tight Rope Walk of Innate Immunity.
Yao H, Bethel-Brown C, Li CZ, Buch SJ.
 
J Neuroimmune Pharmacol
. 2010 Mar 31.
Abstract

Neurocognitive Impairment and HIV Risk Factors: A Reciprocal Relationship.
Anand P, Springer SA, Copenhaver MM, Altice FL.
AIDS Behav. 2010 Mar 16
Abstract

 

Diagnostics/Screening
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Extracting patterns of morphometry distinguishing HIV associated neurodegeneration from mild cognitive impairment via group cardinality constrained classification.
Zhang Y, Kwon D, Esmaeili-Firidouni P,
Hum Brain Mapp. 2016 Aug 4
Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid analysis in the HIV infection and compartmentalization of HIV in the central nervous system.
Almeida SM.

Arq Neuropsiquiatr
. 2015 Jul;73(7):624-629
Abstract

Longitudinal Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma HIV-1 Envelope Sequences Isolated From a Single Donor with HIV Asymptomatic Neurocognitive Impairment.
Vázquez-Santiago F, García Y, Rivera-Román I, et al
J Virol Antivir Res. 2015;4(1).
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Neuronal Biomarkers across the Spectrum of HIV Infection: Hierarchy of Injury and Detection.
Peterson J, Gisslen M, Zetterberg H, et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Dec 26;9(12):e116081.
Paper

A better screening tool for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders: is it what clinicians need?
Brouillette MJ, Mayo N, Fellows LK, et al

AIDS
. 2014 Oct 3
Abstract

Neuroimaging of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND).
Ances BM, Hammoud DA.
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2014 Sep 23
Abstract

B-03Development of an iPad-Based Screening Tool for Detection of HIV-Related Neuropsychological Disorders.
Sakamoto M, Marcotte T, Severson J, et al
Arch Clin Neuropsychol
. 2014 Sep;29(6):537-8.
Abstract

HIV-related neurocognitive impairment screening: the patient's perspective on its utility and psychological impact.
Nightingale A, Ratcliffe D, Leonidou L,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2014 Mar 13.
Abstract

The Alzheimer's disease-8 and Montreal Cognitive Assessment as screening tools for neurocognitive impairment in HIV-infected persons.
Overton ET, Azad TD, Parker N, et al
J Neurovirol. 2013 Jan 24
Abstract

A screening algorithm for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
Cysique LA, Murray JM, Dunbar M,  et al

HIV Med
. 2010 Apr 28.
Abstract

 

Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Ongoing HIV replication in cerebrospinal fluid under successful monotherapy.
Bierhoff M, Boucher CA, Fibriani A, Ten Kate RW.
Antivir Ther. 2013 Jan 23.
Abstract

CSF Penetration by Antiretroviral Drugs.
Eisfeld C, Reichelt D, Evers S, Husstedt I.
CNS Drugs
. 2012 Nov 17
Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid human immunodeficiency virus viral load in patients with
neurosyphilis.
Almeida SM, Bhatt A, Riggs PK,
et al
J Neurovirol
. 2010 Feb 4
Abstract


Spinal Cord Disorders
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  HIV-associated motor neuron disease: HERV-K activation and response to antiretroviral therapy.
Bowen LN, Tyagi R, Li W, et al

Neurology
. 2016 Sep 24.
Abstract

Spinal cord toxoplasmosis in human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
García-García C, Castillo-Álvarez F, Azcona-Gutiérrez JM, et al
Infect Dis
(Lond)
. 2015 May;47(5):277-82.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Muscular Weakness in Individuals with HIV Associated with a Disorganization of the Cortico-Spinal Tract: A Multi-Modal MRI Investigation.
Bernard C, Dilharreguy B, Allard M, et al
PLoS One
. 2013 Jul 11;8(7):e66810.
Paper

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Primary HIV Infection with Acute Transverse Myelitis.
Hamada Y, Watanabe K, Aoki T, et al
Intern Med. 2011;50(15):1615-
Paper


Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Central nervous system-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome presenting as varicella zoster virus-mediated vasculitis causing stroke.
Teo S, Raha D, Warren D, Hassan A, Monteiro E.
Int J STD AIDS
. 2014 Jan 9..
Abstract

Central Nervous System Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome.
Bahr N, Boulware DR, Marais S,  et al
Curr Infect Dis Rep
. 2013 Oct 31

Abstract

 


Leukoencephalopathy    Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Severe leukoencephalopathy with fulminant cerebral edema reflecting immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome during HIV infection: a case report.
Oelschlager C, Dziewas R, Reichelt D, et al

J Med Case Reports
. 2010 Jul 17;4(1):214.
Abstract

Myelopathy
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Recurrent vacuolar myelopathy in HIV infection.
Anneken K, Fischera M, Evers S, et al 

J Infect.
2005 Nov 4;

Abstract
 
Treatment of AIDS-associated myelopathy with L-methionine: A placebo-controlled study.
Di Rocco A, Werner P, Bottiglieri T, et al 

Neurology
. 2004 Oct 12;63(7):1270-1275.
Abstract

CNS Oncology
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
I
mpact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Pathogenesis and Outcome of Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme.
Choy W, Lagman C, Lee SJ,  et al
Brain Tumor Res Treat
. 2016 Oct;4(2):77-86.
.
Paper

Development of primary central nervous system lymphoma in an HIV-infected patient after multiple opportunistic infections.
Liu L, Zheng Y, Lu H.
Int J STD AIDS. 2012 Mar;23(3):e41-5.
Abstract

Long-Term Remission of HIV-Associated Primary CNS Lymphoma Achieved With Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Alone.
Travi G, Ferreri AJ, Cinque P,  et al

J Clin Oncol
. 2012 Feb 21..
Abstract

Treatment of HIV-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma with AZT High Dose, HAART, Interleukin-2 and Foscarnet in Three Patients.
Marretta L, Stocker H, Drauz D, et al
Eur J Med Res
. 2011 May 12;16(5):197-205
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Primary central nervous system T-cell lymphoma in aids patients: case report and literature review.

Latta S, Myint ZW, Jallad B, et al

Curr Oncol
. 2010 Oct;17(5):63-6.
Paper

Primary CNS lymphoma in HIV positive and negative patients: comparison of clinical characteristics, outcome and prognostic factors.
Bayraktar S, Bayraktar UD, Ramos JC, et al

J Neurooncol
. 2010 Jun 6
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma: a Norwegian national survey 1989-2003.
Haldorsen IS, Krakenes J, Goplen AK, et al
BMC Cancer. 2008 Aug 6;8(1):225.
Paper
 

Treatment patterns and prognosis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus and primary central system lymphoma.
Kreisl TN, Panageas KS, Elkin EB, et al

Leuk Lymphoma
. 2008 Jul 25:1-7.
Abstract
 
Remission of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and primary central nervous system lymphoma in an HIV-infected patient.
Lima MA, Katz-Brull R, Lenkinski RE, et al
Eur J Neurol. 2007 Jun;14(6):598-602.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
HIV Patients Developing Primary CNS Lymphoma Lack EBV-Specific CD4+ T Cell Function Irrespective of Absolute CD4+ T Cell Counts.
Gasser O, Bihl FK, Wolbers M, et al

PLoS Med. 2007 Mar; 4(3): e96.
Paper
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Do CD4+ T Cell Functional Responses to Epstein–Barr Virus Provide Protective Immunity Against CNS Lymphoma in AIDS?
Jacobson MA.  
PLoS Med. 2007 Mar; 4(3): e110
Paper
 
AIDS-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma.
Kasamon YL, Ambinder RF.  

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am.
2005 Aug;19(4):665-87
Abstract
 
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Significant survival improvement in AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma with combined high dose intravenous Methothrexate and HAART
T. Lukiana, F. Lamontagne, A. Mouligner, et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The management of meningeal lymphoma in patients with HIV in the era of HAART
Mazhar D., Stebbing J., Holmes P

(XVI  International AIDS Conference)

Abstract

Visual loss as the presenting feature of primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) despite immunological response to HAART
G. Nair, N. Padayatchi, K. Naidoo, et al

(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
HIV sequence evolution in the brain: Distinctly different evolutionary pathways between HAD and primary CNS lymphoma associated strains of HIV
McGrath M.S., Lamers S.L., Salemi M.
(3rd IAS)
Abstract

Neurocysticercosis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Neurocysticercosis in the HIV Era: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Serpa JA, Moran A, Goodman JC, et al

Am J Trop Med Hyg.
2007 Jul;77(1):113-117.

Abstract

Paraparesis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Human T lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis in an HIV-positive patient coinfected with human T lymphotropic virus type 2 following
initiation of antiretroviral therapy.
Toro C, Blanco F, García-Gascó P, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Nov 1;45(9)

Abstract

Tourette Syndrome
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Can HIV infection cause a worsening of tics in Tourette patients?
Antonelli F, Borghi V, Galassi G,  et al
Neurol Sci. 2010 Sep 25.

Abstract

Vasculitis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Primary vasculitis of the central nervous system in patients infected with HIV-1 in the HAART era.
Melica G, Brugieres P, Lascaux AS, et al
J Med Virol. 2009 Feb 23;81(4):578-581

Abstract


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