Abstract

Despite effective suppressive antiretroviral therapy, central nervous system (CNS) complications related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remain a significant problem for people with HIV (PWH). Numerous studies have contributed data to define the mechanisms underlying HIV-associated CNS pathophysiology, but causality remains elusive, with no effective therapies to prevent, reduce, or reverse HIV-associated CNS complications. Multiple physiological, clinical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and environmental factors contribute to the observed heterogeneity of adverse CNS outcomes among PWH. The National Institute of Mental Health in collaboration with investigators engaged in research related to HIV associated CNS complications organized a series of meetings to review the state of the science and facilitate the development of biologically based measures to identify the phenotypic heterogeneity of CNS outcomes linked to pathophysiology (biotypes). In this article, we summarize the proceedings of these meetings and explore the precision medicine framework to identify critical factors linked to the etiopathogenesis of CNS outcomes in PWH.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.