HIV - AIDS

HIV - AIDS:

• 2024
• Cannabis use associated with reduced proviral burden and inflammatory cytokine in tissues from men with Clade C HIV-1 on suppressive antiretroviral therapy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38243412/ 
• 2023
• Perceived risks and benefits and frequency of cannabis use among people with HIV in different legal environments. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37823750/ 
• Anti-inflammatory effects of CBD in human microglial cell line infected with HIV-1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-32927-4 
• 2019
• Cannabis Exposure is Associated With a Lower Likelihood of Neurocognitive Impairment in People Living With HIV:  https://insights.ovid.com/crossref?an=00126334-202001010-00008
• Cannabis Consumption in People Living with HIV: Reasons for Use, Secondary Effects, and Opportunities for Health Education. (Canada, abstract, 2019) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31579835/ 
• Druggable Targets of the Endocannabinoid System: Implications for the Treatment of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder. (USA, abstract, 2019) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899319305219 
• Cannabinoids and inflammation: Implications for People Living with HIV. (Canada, abstract, 2019) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31764093/ 
• Distinct inflammatory profiles in HIV-infected individuals under ART using cannabis, cocaine or cannabis plus cocaine. (Brazil, abstract, 2019) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31490211/ 
• Self-reported Cannabis Use and Changes in Body Mass Index, CD4 T-Cell Counts, and HIV-1 RNA Suppression in Treated Persons with HIV. (USA, abstract, 2019) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10461-019-02430-x 
• Associations Between Cannabis Use, Sexual Behavior, and Sexually Transmitted Infections/Human Immunodeficiency Virus in a Cohort of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men. (USA, abstract, 2019) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30640212/ 
• A longitudinal analysis of cannabis use and mental health symptoms among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Canada. (Canada/ USA, abstract, 2019) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032718319293?via%3Dihub 
• No influence of cannabis use on liver stiffness in HIV-HCV co-infected patients (ANRS CO13 HEPAVIH cohort study). (France, 1st page, 2019) https://journals.lww.com/eurojgh/Citation/2019/02000/No_influence_of_cannabis_use_on_liver_stiffness_in.21.aspx  
• Effect of Cannabis Use on HIV DNA during Suppressive ART. (USA, PDF, 2019) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333003545_Effect_of_Cannabis_Use_on_HIV_DNA_during_Suppressive_ART 
• Inhibitory Control Deficits Associated with Upregulation of CB1R in the HIV-1 Tat Transgenic Mouse Model of Hand. (USA/ Japan, full, 2019) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6898753/ 
• Substance use is independently associated with pneumonia severity in persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (USA, full, 2019) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751019/ 
• The Association Between Marijuana Use and HIV Continuum of Care Outcomes: a Systematic Review. (USA, full, 2019) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6432787/ 
• 2018
• A longitudinal investigation of the association between cannabis use and alcohol use among people living with HIV. (Canada, abstract, 2018) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376871618306835 
• In vivo evidence that the cannabinoid receptor 2-63 RR variant is associated with the acquisition and/or expansion of HIV infection. (Italy, PDF, 2018) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325932876_In_vivo_evidence_that_the_cannabinoid_receptor_2-63_RR_variant_is_associated_with_the_acquisition_andor_expansion_of_HIV_infection  
• Influence of substance use and cognitive impairment on adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV+ patients. (Spain, link to PDFs in English & Spanish, 2018) https://adicciones.es/index.php/adicciones/article/view/1025 
• Differential relationships between cannabis consumption and sleep health as a function of HIV status. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6233990/ 
• Substance Use and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: What Is Known and What Is Unknown. (Canada, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6375705/ 
• A Comparison of Motivations for Marijuana Use in HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Adults. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6076848/ 
• Frequency of Cannabis Use and Medical Cannabis Use Among Persons Living With HIV in the United States: Findings From a Nationally Representative Sample. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6624834/ 
• Interferon- α-mediated Activation of T Cells from Healthy and HIV-infected Individuals is Suppressed by Δ 9 –Tetrahydrocannabinol. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6123667/ 
• HIV-infected cannabis users have lower circulating CD16+ monocytes and IFN-γinducible protein 10 levels compared with nonusing HIV patients. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5790621/ 
• Brief report: the association between recreational versus therapeutic marijuana use on hazardous alcohol consumption and alcohol-associated behavioral consequences among adults living with HIV in Florida. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6286547/ 
• Cannabis Use is Associated with Lower Odds of Prescription Opioid Analgesic Use Among HIV-Infected Individuals with Chronic Pain. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6037547/ 
• Cannabinoids and reduced risk of hepatic steatosis in HIV-HCV co-infection: paving the way for future clinical research. (France, full, 2018) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14787210.2018.1473764 
• Neuroprotective effects of fatty acid amide hydrolase catabolic enzyme inhibition in a HIV-1 Tat model of neuroAIDS. (USA/ Japan, full, 2018) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390818305082 
• The association of therapeutic versus recreational marijuana use and antiretroviral adherence among adults living with HIV in Florida. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6067624/ 
• Heavy Cannabis Use Associated With Reduction in Activated and Inflammatory Immune Cell Frequencies in Antiretroviral Therapy-Treated Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Individuals. (USA, full, 2018) https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/66/12/1872/4869752 
• Dronabinol oral solution in the management of anorexia and weight loss in AIDS and cancer. (USA, full, 2018) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5896684/ 
• 2017
• Association of Cannabis, Stimulant, and Alcohol use with Mortality Prognosis Among HIV-Infected Men. (USA, full, 2017) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5881942/ 
• Cannabis Use, Medication Management and Adherence Among Persons Living with HIV. (USA, full, 2017) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503453/ 
• High-intensity cannabis use and HIV clinical outcomes among HIV-positive people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada. (Canada, full, 2017) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955395917300579 
• Cannabinoid receptor 2-63 RR variant is independently associated with severe necroinflammation in HIV/HCV coinfected patients. (Italy, full, 2017) https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181890 
• Endocannabinoids exert CB1 receptor-mediated neuroprotective effects in models of neuronal damage induced by HIV-1 Tat protein. (USA/ Israel, full, 2017) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1044743117300830 
• Retired rabbi turned medical marijuana dispensary owner says Ohio laws will change: Q&A (news–2017) http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/03/thoughts_on_ohios_medical_mari.html
• Marijuana ‘saved my life’ (news–2017) http://www.wollondillyadvertiser.com.au/story/4678497/marijuana-saved-my-life/
• Study: THC May Help Prevent HIV from Becoming AIDS (news–2017) https://www.medicalmarijuana.com.au/medical-marijuana/cannabis/study-thc-may-help-prevent-hiv-from-becoming-aids
• Marijuana may help HIV patients keep mental stamina longer (news–2017)  https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-12/msu-mmh121217.php
• UF Health Conducts New Study On Possible Marijuana’s Medical Effects On HIV (news–2017) https://www.wuft.org/news/2017/12/04/uf-health-conducts-new-study-on-possible-marijuanas-medical-effects-on-hiv/
• 2016
• Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for chronic pain in individuals with HIV: a systematic review. (USA, full, 2016) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5053858/ 
• Identifying HIV care enrollees at-risk for cannabis use disorder. (USA, full, 2016) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5573588/ 
• Cannabinoids Occlude the HIV-1 Tat-Induced Decrease in GABAergic Neurotransmission in Prefrontal Cortex Slices. (USA/ Israel, full, 2016) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848126/ 
• Marijuana effects on changes in brain structure and cognitive function among HIV+ and HIV- adults. (USA, full, 2016) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5240153/ 
• Marijuana Use Is Not Associated With Progression to Advanced Liver Fibrosis in HIV/Hepatitis C Virus-coinfected Women. (USA/ Canada, full, 2016) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4967608/ 
• Temple researchers to explore ability of compounds to protect brain against HIV
  infection (news–2016) http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-03/tuhs-trt032816.php
• Insys Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of Syndros™ (news–2016) http://syndros.com/
• 2015
• Modulation of HIVGP120 Antigen-Specific Immune Responses In Vivo by Δ9- Tetrahydrocannabinol. (USA, abstract, 2015) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11481-015-9597-x 
• Combined effects of HIV and marijuana use on neurocognitive functioning and immune status. (USA, full, 2015) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4950932/ 
• Alcohol and Cannabinoids Differentially Affect HIV Infection and Function of Human Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells (MDDC). (USA, full, 2015) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2015.01452/full 
• Cannabis Use and Reduced Risk of Insulin Resistance in HIV-HCV Infected Patients: A Longitudinal Analysis (ANRS CO13 HEPAVIH). (France, full, 2015) https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/61/1/40/340299 
• Effects of Cannabinoids on T-cell Function and Resistance to Infection. (USA, full, 2015) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4470840/ 
• 2014
• Report On Medical Cannabis Research, What the Science Says (article–2014) http://www.safeaccessnow.org/medical_cannabis_research_what_does_the_evidence_say
• Marijuana may slow spread of HIV (news–2014) http://www.upi.com/blog/2014/02/19/Marijuana-may-slow-spread-of-HIV/4561392843139/
• 2013
• Synthetic Derivatives of THC May Weaken HIV-1 Infection to Enhance Antiviral Therapies (news–2013) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130430131530.htm
• Temple scientists weaken HIV infection in immune cells using synthetic agents (news-2013) http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/tuhs-tsw050113.php
• Compounds That Stimulate The Cannabinoid Type 2 Receptor In White Blood Cells Can Weaken HIV-1 Infection (news–2013) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/259885.php
• 2012
• Marijuana-Like Chemicals Inhibit Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Late-State AIDS (news–2012) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120320195252.htm
• Cannabinoid receptors give cells the tools they need to defend against HIV infection (news–2012) http://www.naturalnews.com/035656_cannabinoids_HIV_marijuana.html
• A Pilot Study of the effects of cannabis on appetite hormones in HIV-infected adult men. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899311020282?via%3Dihub 
• 2011
• Science: Cannabis influences blood levels of appetite hormones in people with HIV (news–2011) http://www.cannabis-med.org/english/bulletin/ww_en_db_cannabis_artikel.php?id=363#2