R A Clark

Summary

Affiliation: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Alcohol consumption and HIV-1 vaginal RNA shedding among women
    Katherine P Theall
    Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, SL 18, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    J Stud Alcohol Drugs 69:454-8. 2008
  2. ncbi A predominance of R5-like HIV genotypes in vaginal secretions is associated with elevated plasma HIV-1 RNA levels and the absence of anti-retroviral therapy
    Tara C Randolph
    Department of Microbiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
    Virol J 5:87. 2008
  3. ncbi Gender-specific considerations in the antiretroviral management of HIV-infected women
    Rebecca A Clark
    HIV Outpatient Program, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 3:213-27. 2005
  4. ncbi Sex differences in antiretroviral therapy-associated intolerance and adverse events
    Rebecca Clark
    HIV Outpatient Program, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    Drug Saf 28:1075-83. 2005
  5. ncbi The antiretroviral-experienced patient
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, USA
    Am J Med Sci 328:10-6. 2004
  6. ncbi An update on management of persons with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: introduction to symposium
    Rebecca A Clark
    Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans 70112, USA
    Am J Med Sci 328:1-2. 2004
  7. ncbi Six months later: The effect of Hurricane Katrina on health care for persons living with HIV/AIDS in New Orleans
    Rebecca A Clark
    AIDS Care 18:S59-61. 2006
  8. ncbi Lack of association between genital tract HIV-1 RNA shedding and hormonal contraceptive use in a cohort of Louisiana women
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 34:870-2. 2007
  9. ncbi Frequent douching and clinical outcomes among HIV-infected women
    Rebecca A Clark
    Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 34:985-90. 2007
  10. ncbi Differences in the pre- and post-Katrina New Orleans HIV outpatient clinic population: who has returned?
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    South Med J 100:999-1002. 2007

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Publications36

  1. ncbi Alcohol consumption and HIV-1 vaginal RNA shedding among women
    Katherine P Theall
    Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, SL 18, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    J Stud Alcohol Drugs 69:454-8. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study was to examine the association between alcohol consumption and HIV-1 vaginal shedding...
  2. ncbi A predominance of R5-like HIV genotypes in vaginal secretions is associated with elevated plasma HIV-1 RNA levels and the absence of anti-retroviral therapy
    Tara C Randolph
    Department of Microbiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
    Virol J 5:87. 2008
    ....
  3. ncbi Gender-specific considerations in the antiretroviral management of HIV-infected women
    Rebecca A Clark
    HIV Outpatient Program, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 3:213-27. 2005
    ..Further investigation into gender-related issues, including sex-associated antiretroviral toxicities, unique pharmacokinetic profiles and optimal antiretroviral management during pregnancy is needed...
  4. ncbi Sex differences in antiretroviral therapy-associated intolerance and adverse events
    Rebecca Clark
    HIV Outpatient Program, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    Drug Saf 28:1075-83. 2005
    ..Potential tolerability should be an important component in discussions of antiretroviral options among women...
  5. ncbi The antiretroviral-experienced patient
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, USA
    Am J Med Sci 328:10-6. 2004
    ..Structured treatment interruption among patients with an MDR virus is not recommended. New drugs, either recently licensed, such as enfuvirtide, or under investigation, may offer hope to patients with an MDR virus...
  6. ncbi An update on management of persons with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: introduction to symposium
    Rebecca A Clark
    Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans 70112, USA
    Am J Med Sci 328:1-2. 2004
  7. ncbi Six months later: The effect of Hurricane Katrina on health care for persons living with HIV/AIDS in New Orleans
    Rebecca A Clark
    AIDS Care 18:S59-61. 2006
    ..The authors suggest recommendations for disaster planning for other centers caring for persons with HIV/AIDS based on the New Orleans experience...
  8. ncbi Lack of association between genital tract HIV-1 RNA shedding and hormonal contraceptive use in a cohort of Louisiana women
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 34:870-2. 2007
  9. ncbi Frequent douching and clinical outcomes among HIV-infected women
    Rebecca A Clark
    Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 34:985-90. 2007
    ....
  10. ncbi Differences in the pre- and post-Katrina New Orleans HIV outpatient clinic population: who has returned?
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    South Med J 100:999-1002. 2007
    ..Patients began returning to care following the clinic's reopening in a temporary location in November 2005...
  11. ncbi Considerations for the antiretroviral management of women in 2008
    Rebecca Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Science Center, HIV Outpatient Program, 136 S Roman St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    Womens Health (Lond Engl) 4:465-77. 2008
    ..Although HIV treatment guidelines for nonpregnant women do not differ from men, clinicians should be aware of the high potential for certain ARV-related toxicities and follow suggestions in order to decrease the risk of side effects...
  12. ncbi Frequency of anovulation and early menopause among women enrolled in selected adult AIDS clinical trials group studies
    R A Clark
    HIV Outpatient Program, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    J Infect Dis 184:1325-7. 2001
    ..These data support the findings of prior studies of increased frequency of amenorrhea and/or irregular menstrual cycles, particularly among women with lower CD4 T cell counts...
  13. ncbi Understanding barriers to condom usage among HIV-infected African American women
    A L Bedimo
    Delta AIDS Education and Training Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 9:48-58. 1998
    ..Prevention efforts to increase condom use among HIV-infected women should target both men and women and focus on negotiation and communication skills...
  14. ncbi Alcohol consumption, ART usage and high-risk sex among women infected with HIV
    K P Theall
    School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    AIDS Behav 11:205-15. 2007
    ..Enhanced detection of alcohol abuse, coupled with risk reduction counseling especially among women prescribed ART are important clinical practices in treating women with HIV...
  15. ncbi Genealogy of the CCR5 locus and chemokine system gene variants associated with altered rates of HIV-1 disease progression
    S Mummidi
    Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L Murphy Division, 78284 7870, USA
    Nat Med 4:786-93. 1998
    ..Collectively, these findings draw attention to a complex array of genetic determinants in the HIV-host interplay...
  16. ncbi Elevated cervical white blood cell infiltrate is associated with genital HIV detection in a longitudinal cohort of antiretroviral therapy-adherent women
    Tara Randolph Henning
    Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    J Infect Dis 202:1543-52. 2010
    ..We sought to monitor the prevalence of genital HIV shedding in antiretroviral therapy-adherent women over time and to assess changes in the genital microenvironment...
  17. ncbi Calreticulin biosynthesis and processing in human myeloid cells: demonstration of signal peptide cleavage and N-glycosylation
    G M Denning
    Department of Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
    Blood 90:372-81. 1997
    ..Although glycosylation of calreticulin has been shown in rat liver and bovine liver and brain, it has been reported to be lacking in other tissues including human lymphocytes...
  18. ncbi Macrophage LXRα gene therapy ameliorates atherosclerosis as well as hypertriglyceridemia in LDLR(-/-) mice
    G Li
    Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, and South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L Murphy Division, San Antonio, TX 78229 3900, USA
    Gene Ther 18:835-41. 2011
    ..These findings highlight the potential value of macrophage LXR expression as an avenue for therapeutic intervention against atherosclerosis...
  19. ncbi Transcriptional regulation of the p67phox gene: role of AP-1 in concert with myeloid-specific transcription factors
    S L Li
    Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center and South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L Murphy Division, San Antonio, Texas 78229 3900, USA
    J Biol Chem 276:39368-78. 2001
    ..These data show that full p67(phox) promoter activity requires cooperation between myeloid-specific and nonmyeloid transcription factors, with AP-1 being the most critical for function...
  20. ncbi Use of tissue culture cell lines to evaluate HIV antiviral resistance
    Halina Krowicka
    Research Institute for Children, Children s Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, USA
    AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 24:957-67. 2008
    ..These experiments represent the first steps in developing a clinically useful phenotypic drug resistance assay based upon culturing the patient's own virus...
  21. ncbi Trichomonas vaginalis among HIV-Infected women: are immune status or protease inhibitor use associated with subsequent T. vaginalis positivity?
    Manya Magnus
    Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 30:839-43. 2003
    ..The relationship between Tv and immune status and HIV viral load as affected by protease inhibitor (PI) use has not been well examined...
  22. ncbi Hurricane Katrina's effect on research at one HIV clinic
    Rebecca Clark
    LSUHSC Section of of HIV/Infectious Disease, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    HIV Clin 18:7. 2006
  23. ncbi The New Orleans HIV outpatient program patient experience with Hurricane Katrina
    Rebecca A Clark
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, USA
    J La State Med Soc 159:276, 278-9, 281. 2007
    ..Antiretroviral treatment interruption was common and in most persons was due to running out of medications. The New Orleans experience with Hurricane Katrina may help other HIV clinics planning for disasters...
  24. ncbi Patterns and correlates of discontinuation of the initial HAART regimen in an urban outpatient cohort
    Megan E O'Brien
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
    J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 34:407-14. 2003
    ..To describe the patterns and correlates of discontinuation of the initial highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen in an urban, outpatient cohort of antiretroviral-naive patients...
  25. ncbi Sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, and AIDS in women
    Susan E Cohn
    University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 689, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
    Med Clin North Am 87:971-95. 2003
    ..6. New approaches to prevention of HIV transmission include use of topical microbicides, vaccines, and use of potent ARV therapies following exposure to HIV...
  26. ncbi Distribution of human papillomavirus type 16 variants in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-positive and -negative women
    Anil K Chaturvedi
    Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    J Gen Virol 85:1237-41. 2004
    ..These observations reflect a difference in the distribution of HPV-16 variants among HIV-positive and -negative women, indicating that HIV-positive status may lead to increased prevalence of a subset of variants...
  27. ncbi Trends and correlates of hormonal contraception use among HIV-infected women
    Rebecca A Clark
    J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 36:986-8. 2004
  28. ncbi Vaginal swabs versus lavage for detection of Trichomonas vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis among HIV-positive women
    Patricia J Kissinger
    Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 32:227-30. 2005
    ..Cervicovaginal lavage (CVL) is often used for research and may be easier and more accurate than vaginal swabs as a specimen collection method...
  29. ncbi Prevalence and clustering patterns of human papillomavirus genotypes in multiple infections
    Anil K Chaturvedi
    Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
    Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 14:2439-45. 2005
    ..The current method of analysis affords the opportunity to test clustering of a large number of HPV genotype/clade combinations at nominal alpha levels...
  30. ncbi Human papillomavirus infection and disease in HIV-infected individuals
    Michael E Hagensee
    Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans 70112, USA
    Am J Med Sci 328:57-63. 2004
    ..Oral HPV infection rates have not declined since the initiation of HAART, and evidence suggests that the rates may have actually increased in white HIV-infected males...
  31. ncbi Women and human immunodeficiency virus: unique management issues
    Rebecca A Clark
    HIV Outpatient Program, Charity Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Am J Med Sci 328:17-25. 2004
    ..Strategies shown to improve access of health care to HIV-infected women include integrating gynecologic services with primary care, daily availability of medical services, provision of transportation, and provision of on-site childcare...
  32. ncbi Prevalence of human papillomavirus genotypes in women from three clinical settings
    Anil K Chaturvedi
    Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    J Med Virol 75:105-13. 2005
    ..The association of several genotypes with cytologic abnormalities underscores the need for vaccines targeting a wide range of HPV types...
  33. ncbi Early repeated infections with Trichomonas vaginalis among HIV-positive and HIV-negative women
    Patricia Kissinger
    Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Clin Infect Dis 46:994-9. 2008
    ....
  34. ncbi Consideration for Empiric Trichomonas vaginalis treatment among selected high-risk HIV-infected female populations with concurrent Neisseria gonorrhea or Chlamydia trachomatis cervical infections
    Rebecca A Clark
    Sex Transm Dis 33:124-5. 2006
  35. ncbi Population-based study evaluating association between selected antiretroviral therapies and potential oral contraceptive failure
    Rebecca A Clark
    J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 37:1219-20. 2004
  36. ncbi Progression of cervical disease among adolescents infected with HIV with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions
    Rebecca A Clark
    J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 31:543-5. 2002