Anti-HIV treatment and care
HIV and hepatitis C
HIV and heart disease
Increased rates of heart disease have been seen in people with HIV. Some anti-HIV drugs seem to increase the risk of heart disease, but researchers think that there might be some other reasons for this increased risk as well.
The latest research has found that an inability to process insulin, or insulin resistance, may be important. Your routine anti-HIV care should include regular blood tests to see if your body is having problems processing insulin.
Clinical trial needs your help
Researchers at King’s College Hospital in London are asking for your help.
CHAVI 008 Study
This is a study of the antibody immune responses in people infected with different HIV strains/subtypes.
We are seeking about 225 people infected with different HIV subtypes who have not taken antiretroviral drugs in the last three months. We are particularly interested in enrolling people from sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. Of course, all people are welcome and confidentiality is absolute.
Please call Trevor Wesson at 020 3299 4187 or Sara Okumu at 020 3299 3479 to hear more or to book a morning appointment. Alternatively, feel free to come to reception between 0900h and 1130h (Monday to Friday) on the first floor of the Caldecot Centre (15-22 Caldecot Road, King’s College Hospital) and ask to speak to Trevor or Sally in the Research Office.
The whole study visit takes about 45 minutes and we pay you cash for your time and travel. For a quick response, email us at info-chavi@kch.nhs.uk referring to the CHAVI 008 study.
You can also look at our website at www.kch.nhs.uk/chavi to see about an interesting study for HIV-discordant couples.