Learn About AIDS Dementia Complex

What is the definition of AIDS Dementia Complex?
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) dementia complex, also known as HIV-associated dementia, is a chronic disorder of the mental processes, such as memory, thought, and reasoning, caused by late-stage HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) encephalopathy (brain infection).
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What are the symptoms of AIDS Dementia Complex?
Symptoms of AIDS dementia complex include inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and spinal column, memory loss, reduced ability to think clearly and focus, difficulty concentrating, apathy (lack of interest), and a gradual reduction and loss of coordination and motor skills.
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What are the current treatments for AIDS Dementia Complex?
Treatment for AIDS dementia complex is individualized and may include antiretroviral therapy to decrease viral load, alcohol or drug abuse counseling and cessation, antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, exercise, and daily activity therapy. Individuals with severe AIDS dementia complex may require a skilled home caregiver.
Who are the top AIDS Dementia Complex Local Doctors?
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Victor G. Valcour
Dr. Victor G. Valcour
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Elite
Highly rated in
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Geriatrics
Internal Medicine

University of California San Francisco Health System

Memory And Aging Center

1651 4th St, 
San Francicso, CA 

Victor Valcour is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine expert in San Francicso, California. Valcour has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of AIDS Dementia Complex. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Valcour is currently accepting new patients.

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Barbara Laughton
Elite
Highly rated in
3
conditions

University Of Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences, 
Cape Town, WC, ZA 

Barbara Laughton practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Laughton is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of AIDS Dementia Complex. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, Spasticity, and Dementia.

 
 
 
 
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Mark F. Cotton
Mark F. Cotton
Elite
Highly rated in
6
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Moleen Zunza

Cape Town, WC, ZA 

Mark Cotton practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Cotton is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of AIDS Dementia Complex. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, Disseminated Tuberculosis, and Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

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What are the latest AIDS Dementia Complex Clinical Trials?
A Prospective, Epidemiologic and Multicentre Trial to Determine the Cardiovascular Risk, New Cardiovascular Events and the Cardiovascular Diseases in HIV-infected Patients: 15 Year Follow up
Enrollment Status: Active, not recruiting
Publish Date: January 10, 2023

Summary: The HIV/HEART Aging study (HIVH) is an ongoing, prospective, multicentre trial that was conducted to assess the incidence, the prevalence and the clinical course of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in HIV-infected patients. The study population includes outpatients from specialized HIV-care units of the German Ruhr region, who were at least 18 years of age, were known to have a HIV-infection and exhi...

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PET Imaging of Synaptic Density Combined With Neuroimmunologic Measures to Reveal Mechanisms of HIV Neuropathogenesis During ART
Enrollment Status: Not yet recruiting
Publish Date: October 19, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

Summary: The purpose of this study is to longitudinally characterize and evaluate changes in synaptic density in the brain using novel positron-emission tomography (PET) scans; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and clinical laboratory markers associated with HIV-related injury in the central nervous system. This study will test hypotheses relating to the presence and mechanisms of aberrant brain structure ...

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