Publications

Protective SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2022

Authors: L. Bosa, C. Di Chiara, P. Gaio, C. Cosma, A. Padoan et al.

Published in: Frontiers in Pediatrics

Treatment and monitoring of children and adolescents with hepatitis C in Russia: Results from a multi-centre survey on policy and practice

2022

Authors: F Malik, V Chulanov, N Pimenov, A Fomicheva, R Lundin, N Levina, C Thorne, A Turkova, G Indofi

Published in: The Journal of viral elimination

Dolutegravir as First- or Second-Line Treatment for HIV-1 Infection in Children

2021

Authors: A Turkova, E White, HA. Mujuru, AR. Kekitiinwa, CM. Kityo, A Violari, A Lugemwa, TR. Cressey, P Musoke, E Variava, MF. Cotton, M Archary, et al for the ODYSSEY Trial Team

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Size of HIV-1 reservoir is associated with telomere shortening and immunosenescence in early-treated European children with perinatally acquired HIV-1

2021

Authors: A Dalzini, G Ballin, S Dominguez-Rodriguez, P Rojo , M.R Petrara, C Foster, N Cotugno, A Ruggiero, E Nastouli, N Klein, S Rinaldi, S Pahwa, P Rossi, C Giaquinto, P Palma , A De Rossi1, and on behalf of EPIICAL Consortium

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society

Dolutegravir-based ART is superior to standard of care ART in young children <14kg living with HIV

2021

Authors: Kaudha E on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial

Presented at: PEPFAR Uganda Science Summit

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Diaskin and tuberculin skin test as tuberculosis diagnostics in Russian children: comparative observational study

2021

Authors: Fritschi N, Gureva T, Eliseev P, Crichton S ,Intira Jeannie Collins IJ, Turkova T, Mariandyshev A, Ritz N

Presented at: The 52nd Union World Conference On Lung Health 2021

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Characterisation of the HIV proviral and inducible reservoir in well- suppressed children on long-term ART

2021

Authors: Gärtner K, Byott M, Heaney J, Pagliuzza A, Spyer M.J Frampton D, Rossi A.D, Palmas P, Giaquinto C, Conejo P.R, Foster C,  Rossi P, Klein N, Chomont N, Nastouli E, for the EPIICAL consortium

Presented at: Keystone symposia on molecular and cellular biology

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Optimised versus standard dosing of vancomycin in infants with Gram-positive sepsis (NeoVanc): a multicentre, randomised, open-label, phase 2b, non-inferiority trial

2021

Authors: Hill L.F, Clements M.N, Turner M.A, Donà D, Lutsar I, Jacqz-Aigrain E, Heath P.T, Roilides E, Rawcliffe L, Alonso-Diaz C, Baraldi E, Dotta A, Ilmoja M, Mahaveer A, Metsvaht T, Mitsiakos G,  Papaevangelou V, Sarafidis K, Walker A.S, Sharland M, on behalf of the NeoVanc Consortium

Published in: The Lancet

Dolutegravir-based ART is superior to NNRTI- and PI-based ART in infants, children and adolescents living with HIV (combined results of the main trial and the ‘under 14kg’ cohort)

2021

Authors: Anna Turkova on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial team

Presented at: CHIVA 2021

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Virological failures and genotypic resistance in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs. standard-of-care in the main ODYSSEY trial (≥14kg)

2021

Authors: White E and Kityo C on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial team

Presented at: CHIVA 2021

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Causes of Microcephaly in the Zika Era in Argentina: A Retrospective Study

2021

Authors: G Berberian, R Bologna, MG Pérez, A Mangano, PhD, M Costa, MSc, S Calligaris, MA Morales, C Rugilo, E Ruiz-Burga, C Thorne

Published in: Sage Journals

Aetiology of acute respiratory infection in preschool children requiring hospitalisation in Europe—results from the PED-MERMAIDS multicentre case–control study

2021

Authors: MK Vasconcelos, K Loens, L Sigfrid, E Iosifidis, C Epalza, D Donà, V Matheeussen, S Papachristou, E Roilides, M Gijon, P Rojo, C Minotti, L Da Dalt, S Islam, J Jarvis, A Syggelou, M Tsolia, MN Nyang’wa, S Keers, H Renk, AL Gemmel, C D’Amore, MC degli Atti, CRT Sánchez, F Martinón-Torres, S Burokienė, T Goetghebuer, V Spoulou, A Riordan, C Calvo, D Gkentzi, M Hufnagel,

No age-related difference in dolutegravir metabolic glucuronidation ratio in children between 3 months and 18 years old in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: T.G Jacobs, A. Colbers, H. Waalewijn, P. Amuge, D. Bbuye, E. Kaudha, A. Nanduudu, S. Makumbi, L. Atwine, S. Mudzingwa, K. Nathoo, J. Hakim, A. Liberty, A.J. Van Rensburg, M. Archary, D.M Gibb, D. Ford, A. Turkova, D.M Burger, ODYSSEY trial team

Published in: IAS 2021

 

Abstract

Background: ODYSSEY and IMPAACT-P1093 found lower and more variable dolutegravir (DTG) exposure in children compared to adults based on mg/kg dose.

Effect of dolutegravir on folate and vitamin B12 status among HIV- infected children and adolescents in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: L. Barlow-Mosha, G. Ahimbisibwe, E. Chappell, P.M. Amuge, A. Nanduudu, E. Kaudha, T. Amukele, D. Balamusani, B. Kafufu, A. Nimwesiga, C. Kityo, A.R Kekitiinwa, R. Namwanje, G. Kasangaki, A. Mulindwa, G.A. Muzorah, D. Bbuye, M. Nolan, C. Giaquinto, D.M Gibb, D. Ford, P. Musoke, A. Turkova, The ODYSSEY Trial Team

Presented at: International workshop on HIV pediatrics 2021

Virological failures and genotypic resistance in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs. standard-of-care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: E White, A Turkova, HA Mujuru, I Nankya, B Wynne, S Ali, A Kekitiinwa, A Lugemwa, E Kaudha, A Liberty, H Cassim, M Archary, M Cotton, L Barlow-Mosha, TR Cressey, C Ngampiyasakul, U Srirompotong, O Behuhuma, Y Saidi, A Bamford, R Kobbe, P Rojo, C Giaquinto, DM Gibb, D Ford on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial team

Published in: International Workshop on HIV pediatrics

 

Dolutegravir-based ART is superior to NNRTI- and PI-based ART in infants, children and adolescents living with HIV (combined results of the main trial and the ‘under 14kg’ cohort)

2021

Authors: Turkova A on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial team     

Presented at: CHIVA 2021

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Neuropsychiatric manifestations and sleep disturbances in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs standard-of-care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: A Turkova, A Kekitiinwa, E White, V Mumbiro, E Khauda, A Liberty, E Dobbels, GM Ahimbisibwe, T Moloantoa, L Atwine, S Kanjanavanit, NR Mosia, T Puthanakit, T Smit, R Kobbe, C Fortuny, E Chidziva, RC Kyambadde, D Bbuye, T Sarfati, A Coelho, Y Saïdi, A Lugemwa, N Klein, M Bwakura-Dangarembizi, C Kityo, M Cotton, C Giaquinto, P Rojo, DM Gibb, D Ford, the ODYSSEY trial team

Published in: IAS 2021

 

Neuropsychiatric manifestations and sleep disturbances in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs standard-of-care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: Violari A, Kekitiinwa A, White E, Mumbiro V, Rutebarika D, Dobbels E, Kataike H, Moloantoa T, Atwine L, Nazzinda R, Mbabazi R, Kanjanavanit S, Mosia N, Na-Rajsimax S, Techakunakorn P, Nakabuye S, Puthanakit T, Smit T, Kobbe R, Fortuny C, Chidziva E, Nansamba W, Kakayi B, Bbuye D, Sarfati T, Shakeshaft C, Coelho A, Saïdi Y, Lugemwa A, Klein N, Mujuru H, Bwakura- Dangarembizi M, Musiime V,

Effect of dolutegravir on folate and vitamin B12 status among HIV- infected children and adolescents in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: L. Barlow-Mosha, G. Ahimbisibwe, E. Chappell, P.M. Amuge, A. Nanduudu, E. Kaudha, T. Amukele, D. Balamusani, B. Kafufu, A. Nimwesiga, C. Kityo, A.R Kekitiinwa, R. Namwanje, G. Kasangaki, A. Mulindwa, G.A. Muzorah, D. Bbuye, M. Nolan, C. Giaquinto, D.M Gibb, D. Ford, P. Musoke, A. Turkova, The ODYSSEY Trial Team

Published in: IAS 2021

 

Abstract

Background: Neural tube defects (NTDs) are known to be associated with maternal folate and vitamin B12 deficiency,

Dolutegravir-Based ART is Superior to Standard of Care in Young Children Living With HIV

2021

Authors: P Amuge on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial team

Published in: International workshop on HIV pediatrics 2021

 

Abstract

Background: ODYSSEY, a multi-country randomised trial, demonstrated superior treatment efficacy for dolutegravir (DTG) plus two NRTIs versus standard-ofcare (SOC) in 707 children ≥14kg (median age 12 years) starting first- or second-line ART.

Weight Gain in Children and Adolescents on Dolutegravir vs Standard-of-Care in the ODYSSEY Trial

2021

Authors: Mujuru H , Lugemwa A, Puthanakit T, Amuge P, Kityo C, Compagnucci A, Variava E, Kekitiinwa A, Musiime V, BarlowMosha L, Ngampiyaskul C, Zuidewind P, Tumusiime J, Mngqbisa R, Kaudha E, Behuhuma N, Kataike H, Musoro G, Nandudu A, Bwakura M, Ahimbisibwe G, Ounchanum P, Mulindwa A, Nazzinda R, Ssenyonga M, Kanjanavanit S, Nathoo K, Makumbi S, Danaviah S, Nakabuye S, Chalermpantmetagul S, Rutebarika D, Nalusiba S,

A randomised comparison of DTG-based ART vs Standard of Care in infants and young children living with HIV weighing 3 to 14kg: results from the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: A Lugemwa, H Mujuru, B Wynne, A Violari, AR Kekitiinwa, CM Kity, M Archary, E Variava, T Sarfati, C Shakeshaft, R Turner, K Nathoo, E Chidziva, L Atwine, N Ramsagar, A Liberty, P Amuge, E Kaudha, A Nanduudu, R Mngqibisa, R Mosia, MF Cotton, TR Cressey, T Puthanakit, A Compagnucci, C Giaquinto, P Rojo, D Ford, DM Gibb, A Turkova, the ODYSSEY trial team

Published in: IAS 2021

 

Virological failures and genotypic resistance in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs. standard-of-care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: C. Kityo, E. White, A. Turkova, H.A Mujuru, I. Nankya, B. Wynne, S. Ali, A. Kekitiinwa, A. Lugemwa, E. Kaudha, A. Liberty, H. Cassim, M. Archary, M. Cotton, L. Barlow-Mosha, T.R Cressey, C. Ngampiyasakul, U. Srirompotong, O. Behuhuma, Y. Saidi, A. Bamford, R. Kobbe, P. Rojo, C. Giaquinto, D. Gibb, D. Ford

Published in: IAS 2021

 

Abstract

Background: ODYSSEY demonstrated superiority of dolutegravir (DTG) based ART versus standard-of-care (SOC) in children ≥14kg starting first- or second-line.

Increasing burden of viral bronchiolitis in the pediatric intensive care unit; an observational study

2021

Authors: RS. Linssen, AC. Teirlinck, Mv Boven, D Biarent, L Stona, A Amigoni, RI. Comoretto, S Leteurtre , A Bruandet, GK. Bentsen, IM Drage, X Wang, H Campbell, JBM. van Woensel, L Bont, RA. Bem

Published in: Journal of critical care

 

Abstract

Purpose: Viral bronchiolitis is a major cause of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission.

A randomised comparison of DTG-based ART vs Standard of Care in infants and young children living with HIV weighing 3 to 14kg: results from the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: LugemwaA, Mujuru H, Wynne B, Violari A, Kekitiinwa R.A, Kityo M.C, Archary M, Variava E, Sarfati T, Shakeshaft C, Turner  R, Nathoo R, Chidziva E, Atwine L, Ramsagar N, Liberty A, Amuge P, Kaudha E, Nanduudu A, Mngqibisa R, Mosia R, Cotton F.M, Cressey R.T, Puthanakit T, Compagnucci A, Giaquinto C, Rojo P, Ford D, Gibb M.D, Turkova A, the ODYSSEY trial team

Presented at: IAS 2021

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Neuropsychiatric manifestations and sleep disturbances in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs standard-of-care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: Turkova A, Kekitiinwa A, White E, Mumbiro V, Khauda E, Liberty A, Dobbels E, Ahimbisibwe M.G, Moloantoa T, Atwine T, Kanjanavanit S, Mosia R.N, Puthanakit T, Smit T, Kobbe R, Fortuny C, Chidziva E, Kyambadde C.R,  Bbuye d, Sarfati T, Coelho A, Saïdi Y, Lugemwa A, Klein N, Bwakura- Dangarembizi M, Kityo C, Cotton M, Giaquinto C, Rojo P, Gibb M.D, Ford D, the ODYSSEY trial team

Presented at: IAS 2021

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Weight gain in children and adolescents on dolutegravir vs standard of care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: Turkova A, Kityo C, Mujuru A.H, Variava E, Kekitiinwa A, Lugemwa A, Barlow-Mosha L, Ngampiyaskul C, Zuidewind P, Puthanakit T, Mngqbisa R, Behuhuma O.N, Kataike H, Musoro G, Nandudu A, Amuge P, Makumbi S, Danaviah S, Ali S, Wynne B, Riault Y, Welch S, Cressey R.T, Violari A, Compagnucci A, Hakim J, Rojo P, Giaquinto C,  Gibb M.D, Ford D, the ODYSSEY trial team

Presented at : IAS 2021

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Virological failures and genotypic resistance in children and adolescents randomised to dolutegravir-based ART vs. standard-of-care in the ODYSSEY trial

2021

Authors: Kityo C, White E, Turkova A, Mujuru A.H, Nankya I, Wynne B, Ali S, Kekitiinwa A, Lugemwa A, Kaudha E, Liberty A, Cassim H, Archary M, Cotton M, Barlow-Mosha L, Cressey R.T, Ngampiyasakul C, Srirompotong U, Behuhuma O, Saidi Y, Bamford A, Kobbe R, Rojo P, Giaquinto C, Gibb M.D, Ford D on behalf of the ODYSSEY trial team

Presented at: IAS 2021

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Global estimates of the relative pediatric consumption and cost of oral amoxicillin and amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid

2021

Authors: G. A. Levine, M. Sharland, S. Ellis, Y. Ferrisse, C. Loze, Y. Hsia, G. Fink, J. Bielicki; for the PediCAP project

Published in: ECCMID 2021

 

Abstract

Background: Amoxicillin and co-amoxiclav are commonly used antibiotics for community-acquired infections in young children. Both are classified as Access antibiotics for pediatric respiratory infections in the WHO EMLc.

Once daily integrase inhibitor (INSTI) with boosted darunavir is non-inferior to standard of care in virologically suppressed children – Week 48 results of the SMILE Penta-17 Trial

2021

Authors: Compagnucci A, Chan M, Saïdi Y, Cressey T, Bamford A, Riault Y, Coelho A, Nolan A, Chalermpantmetagul S, Amuge P, Musiime V, Violari A, Cotton M, Kekitiinwa A, Kaudha E,Groenewald M, Liberty A, Kanjanavanit S, Volokha A, Bologna R, Pavia Ruz N, Prieto Tato L, Paioni P, Marques L, Reliquet V, Welch S, Ford D, Giaquinto C, Gibb D, Babiker A, Ramos Amador JT,

Once-Daily Integrase Inhibitor (Insti) With Boosted Darunavir is Non- Inferior to Standard of Care in Virogically Suppressed Children, Week 48 Results of the SMILE PENTA-17 Trial

2021

Authors: Compagnucci A , Chan M , Saïdi Y , Cressey T , Bamford A , Riault Y , Coelho A , Nolan A ,Chalermpantmetagul S , Amuge P , Musiime V , Violari A , Cotton M , Kekitiinwa A , Kaudha E , Groenewald M, Liberty A , Kanjanavanit S , Volokha A , Bologna R , Muñoz Hernández R , Fortuny-Guasch C , Paioni P ,

Measuring research capacity development in healthcare workers: a systematic review

2021

Authors: D Bilardi, E Rapa, S Bernays, T Lang

Published in: BMJ open

 

Abstract

Objectives A key barrier in supporting health research capacity development (HRCD) is the lack of empirical measurement of competencies to assess skills and identify gaps in research activities. An effective tool to measure HRCD in healthcare workers would help inform teams to undertake more locally led research.

Left ventricular longitudinal strain alterations in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic paediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection

2021

Authors: D Sirico, CD Chiara, P Costenaro, F Bonfante, S Cozzani, M Plebani, E Reffo, B Castaldi, D Dona, LD Dalt, C Giaquinto, and GD Salvo

Published in: European Heart Journal

 

Abstract

Aims Compared with adult patients, clinical manifestations of children’s coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are generally perceived as less severe.

Early ART initiation during infancy preserves natural killer cells in young European adolescents living with HIV (CARMA cohort)

2021

Authors: M Doria, S Zicari, N Cotugno, S Domínguez-Rodríguez, A Ruggiero, GR Pascucci, A Tagarro, PR Conejo, E Nastouli, K Gärtner, M Cameron, B Richardson, Ce Foster, SL Williams, S Rinaldi, AD Rossi, C Giaquinto, P Rossi, S Pahwa, P Palma, for the EPIICAL consortium

Published in: Journal of the International Aids Society

 

Abstract

Introduction HIV infection causes pathological changes in the natural killer (NK) cell compartment that can be only partially restored by antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Mild SARS-CoV-2 infections and neutralizing antibody titers

2021

Authors: F Bonfante, P Costenaro, A Cantarutti, CD Chiara, A Bortolami, MR Petrara, F Carmona, M Pagliari, C Cosma, S Cozzani, E Mazzetto, GD Salvo, LD Dalt, P Palma, L Barzon, G Corrao, C Terregino, A Padoan, M Plebani, AD Rossi, D Donà, C Giaquinto

Published in: Pediatrics

 

Abstract

Background. Recent evidence suggests that neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 may persist over time;

Brain MRI and neurocognitive characteristics of children with perinatal HIV infection in Russia: a retrospective cross-sectional study

2021

Authors: MB. García,  L. Okhonskaya,  E. Voronin,  V. Rozenberg,  M. Titova,  T. Kovalenko,  A. Turkova,  IJ. Collins,  S. Crichton,  C. Velo Higueras,  MI. Gonzalez-Tomé,  JT. Ramos-Amador,  AMD. Aragón, on behalf of the REACH/EPPICC research groups

Published in: ESPID

 

Abstract

Method: Retrospective cross-sectional study,  Republican Children’s Infectious Diseases Hospital (Saint Petersburg, Sept. 2013- July 2015)

39 consecutive children in routine follow up underwent Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III) assessment

Linked to clinical data including immune and virological status

MRI assessment were independently reviewed by 2 radiologists

  • Presence and number of focal white matter (WM) lesions
  • Diffuse WM hyperintensities
  • Global or regional atrophy

WISC III profiles 
Assess intelligence in school-age children: 12 subtests,

Adequate Daclatasvir exposures in children 14-35 Kg with available adult formulations

2021

Authors: Cressey RT, Abbassi M, Lallemant M, Indolfi G, Al-Nahari M, Farid S, Easterbrook P, Penazzato M,  El-Sayed HM

Published in: CROI 2021

 

Abstract: World Health Organization 2018 guidelines recommend Sofosbuvir (SOF)/Daclatasvir (DCV) as a pangenotypic regimen for the treatment of adults with chronic HCV infection. SOF/DAC is widely available as low-cost generic formulation in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Because we all have to grow up”: supporting adolescents in Uganda to develop core competencies to transition towards managing their HIV more independently

2021

Authors: Chloe Lanyon, Janet Seeley, Stella Namukwaya, Victor Musiime, Sara Paparini, Helen Nakyambadde, Christine Matama, Anna Turkova, Sarah Bernays

 

Published in: Journal of International Aids Society

 

Abstract

Introduction: Sustaining optimal adherence is the major challenge facing adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), particularly in low-resource settings, where “second-line” is often the last accessible treatment option.

DOLUTEGRAVIR-BASED ART IS SUPERIOR TO NNRTI/PI- BASED ART IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

2021

Authors: Anna Turkova1, for the ODYSSEY/PENTA-20 Trial Team

Published in: CROI 2021

 

Abstract: ODYSSEY is an international multi-centre randomised non-inferiority trial evaluating dolutegravir (DTG) + 2NRTIs versus standard-of-care (SOC) in children starting rst- or second-line ART.

Methods: The primary outcome is a Kaplan-Meier estimated proportion of treatment failure dened as conrmed viral load (VL) ≥400c/mL after week 36,

ODYSSEY clinical trial design: a randomised global study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive children, with nested pharmacokinetic sub-studies to evaluate pragmatic WHO-weight-band based dolutegravir dosing

2021

Authors: Cecilia L. Moore, Anna Turkova , Hilda Mujuru , Adeodata Kekitiinwa, Abbas Lugemwa, Cissy M. Kityo, Linda N. Barlow-Mosha, et al, ODYSSEY trial team

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases

 

Background: Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) is highly effective and well-tolerated in adults and is rapidly being adopted globally. We describe the design of the ODYSSEY trial which evaluates the efficacy and safety of DTG-based ART compared with standard-of-care in children and adolescents.

Harmonising regulatory approval for antibiotics in children

2021

Authors: Phoebe C M Williams, John Bradley, Emmanuel Roilides, Linus Olson, Sheldon Kaplan, Irja Lutsar, Carlo Giaquinto, Daniel K Benjamin, Mike Sharland

Published in: The Lancet

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance represents a substantial threat to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a large impact on the health of children worldwide. However, very few paediatric trials for new antibiotics have been done to inform the optimal treatment of multidrug-resistant infections in children.

Zika virus infection in pregnancy: a protocol for the join analysis of the prospective cohort studies of the ZIKAlliance, ZikaPLAN and ZIKAction consortia

2021

Authors: A E Ades, Elizabeth B Brickley, Neal Alexander, David Brown, Thomas Jaenisch, Demócrito de Barros Miranda-Filho, Moritz Pohl, Kerstin D Rosenberger, Antoni Soriano-Arandes , Claire Thorne et al.

Published in: BMJ Journals

 

Abstract: 

Introduction    Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in pregnancy has been associated with microcephaly and severe neurological damage to the fetus.

A population pharmacokinetics analysis assessing the exposure of raltegravir once‐daily 1200mg in pregnant women living with HIV

2020

Authors: Vera E. Bukkems, Teun M. Post, Angela P. Colbers, David M. Burger, Elin M. Svensson

Published in: American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

 

Abstract: Once‐daily two 600mg tablets (1200mg QD) raltegravir offers an easier treatment option compared to the twice‐daily regimen of one 400mg tablet. No pharmacokinetic, efficacy or safety data of the 1200mg QD regimen have been reported in pregnant women to date as it is challenging to collect these clinical data.

Cascade of care in children and adolescents with HIV in Russian Federation

2020

Author: Anna Turkova, Evgeny Voronin, Yulia Plotnikova, Anna Samarina, Edith Milanzi, Vladimir Rozenberg, Liubov Okhonskaia, Inga Latysheva, Aleksey Plynsky, Elena Fertikh, Siobhan Crichton, Charlotte Jackson, Ali Judd, Intira J Collins, on behalf of the European Pregnancy and Paediatric Infections Cohort Collaboration (EPPICC)

Published in: 12th International Workshop on HIV Pediatrics

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Background:

The cascade of care summarises the 90-90-90 UNAIDS targets,

Pediatric dolutegravir (DTG) dosing recommendations derived from combined P1093 and ODYSSEY Population Pharmacokinetic analysis

2020

Authors: Singh R, Baker M, Thapar M, Gibb D, Turkova A, Ford D, Ruel T, Wiznia A, Farhad M, Alvero C, Green J, Bollen P, Colbers A, Burger D, Acosta E

Published in: 12th International Workshop on HIV Pediatrics

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Background: HIV treatment options remain limited in children. The recent Tivicay (dolutegravir,

Tools for Healthcare Workers to measure Health Research Capacity Development at an Individual Level

2020

 

Author: Bilardi D, Rapa E, Bernays S, & Lang T

Published in: European Academy of Pediatric Societies

 

Background: Despite health research capacity development (HRCD) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) being recognised as a critical element to overcoming global health challenges, insufficient actions have been taken to tackle major barriers to HRCD.

Vertical transmission of Zika virus and its outcomes: a Bayesian synthesis of prospective studies

2020

Authors: A E Ades, Antoni Soriano-Arandes, Ana Alarcon, Francesco Bonfante, Claire Thorne, Catherine S Peckham, Carlo Giaquinto

Published in: The Lancet

Abstract
Background:  Prospective studies of Zika virus in pregnancy have reported rates of congenital Zika syndrome and other adverse outcomes by trimester. However, Zika virus can infect and damage the fetus early in utero,

COVID and HIV: Psychological impact and awareness of COVID-19 in young people with HIV

2020

Authors: S. Bernardi1, E. Mozzo, M. Di Pastena, F. Leone, C. Novello, A. Oletto, N. Cotugno, P. Zangari, P. Palma, V. Santilli, P. Palma, O. Rampon, C. Giaquinto

Published in: 12th National Congress of Italian Conference on AIDS and Antiviral Research

Background: Public health emergencies may affect the health,

European research networks to facilitate drug research in children

2020

 

Author: Mark A. Turner, Katharine Cheng, Saskia de Wildt, Heidrun Hildebrand, Sabah Attar, Paolo Rossi, Donato Bonifazi, Adriana Ceci, Joana Claverol, Begonya Nafria, Carlo Giaquinto

Published in: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Abstract: Paediatric drug development faces several barriers. These include fragmentation of stakeholders and inconsistent processes during the conduct of research. This review summarises recent efforts to overcome these barriers in Europe.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospital Admissions in Children Younger Than 5 Years in 7 European Countries Using Routinely Collected Datasets

2020

Authors 

Rachel M Reeves, Maarten van Wijhe, Sabine Tong, Toni Lehtonen, Luca Stona, Anne C Teirlinck, Liliana Vazquez Fernandez, You Li, Carlo Giaquinto, Thea Kølsen Fischer, Clarisse Demont, Terho Heikkinen, Irene Speltra, Michiel van Boven, Håkon Bøås, Harry Campbell, RESCEU Investigators

Background

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory tract infection (RTI) in young children.

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