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HIV-ASSOCIATED DEMENTIA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- HIV-associated dementia
1, record 1, English, HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HAD 1, record 1, English, HAD
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In its most severe form, HAND [HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder] can manifest as HIV-associated dementia(HAD), where there is an inability to complete daily tasks independently. 2, record 1, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HIV-associated dementia; HAD : In 1990, the World Health Organization recommended the use of "HIV-associated dementia(HAD) "to replace the designation "AIDS dementia complex(ADC). "However, the designation "HIV-associated dementia(HAD) "has been used since 2007 to refer to the most severe form of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder. 3, record 1, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
HIV-associated dementia : The word "dementia" is sometimes considered pejorative. However, there is no generally accepted synonym to replace the designation "HIV-associated dementia. " 3, record 1, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus. 3, record 1, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia
Record 1, Key term(s)
- HIV associated dementia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- démence associée au VIH
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9mence%20associ%C3%A9e%20au%20VIH
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
démence associée au VIH : Le mot «démence» est parfois considéré comme péjoratif. Toutefois, il n'existe pas de synonyme généralement accepté pour remplacer la désignation «démence associée au VIH». 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20associ%C3%A9e%20au%20VIH
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VIH : virus de l'immunodéficience humaine. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20associ%C3%A9e%20au%20VIH
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder
1, record 2, English, HIV%2Dassociated%20neurocognitive%20disorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HAND 1, record 2, English, HAND
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- HIV-associated dementia 2, record 2, English, HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia
former designation, correct, see observation
- HAD 2, record 2, English, HAD
former designation, correct, see observation
- HAD 2, record 2, English, HAD
- HIV-associated dementia complex 3, record 2, English, HIV%2Dassociated%20dementia%20%20complex
former designation, correct
- AIDS dementia complex 4, record 2, English, AIDS%20dementia%20complex
former designation, correct
- ADC 5, record 2, English, ADC
former designation, correct
- ADC 5, record 2, English, ADC
- AIDS-related dementia 3, record 2, English, AIDS%2Drelated%20dementia
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
People living with HIV may develop a spectrum of cognitive, motor, and/or mood problems collectively known as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). Typical symptoms include difficulties with attention, concentration, and memory; loss of motivation; irritability; depression; and slowed movements. 6, record 2, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20neurocognitive%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HIV-associated dementia; HAD : In 1990, the World Health Organization recommended the use of "HIV-associated dementia(HAD) "to replace the designation "AIDS dementia complex(ADC). "However, the designation "HIV-associated dementia(HAD) "has been used since 2007 to refer to the most severe form of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder. 7, record 2, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20neurocognitive%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
AIDS: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 7, record 2, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20neurocognitive%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus. 7, record 2, English, - HIV%2Dassociated%20neurocognitive%20disorder
Record 2, Key term(s)
- HIV associated neurocognitive disorder
- HIV associated dementia
- HIV associated dementia complex
- AIDS related dementia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble neurocognitif associé au VIH
1, record 2, French, trouble%20neurocognitif%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20VIH
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- complexe démentiel associé au sida 2, record 2, French, complexe%20d%C3%A9mentiel%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20sida
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- démence associée au sida 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9mence%20associ%C3%A9e%20au%20sida
former designation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VIH : virus de l'immunodéficience humaine. 4, record 2, French, - trouble%20neurocognitif%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20VIH
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
- Sistema nervioso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- complejo demencial del sida
1, record 2, Spanish, complejo%20demencial%20del%20sida
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- encefalopatía del VIH 1, record 2, Spanish, encefalopat%C3%ADa%20del%20VIH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad que puede ser provocada por el VIH y que consiste en la degeneración del tejido cerebral; sus principales manifestaciones o síntomas son pérdida progresiva de la memoria, alteraciones del estado de alerta, convulsiones, cefalea, falta de retención e interés. 1, record 2, Spanish, - complejo%20demencial%20del%20sida
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forma de diagnosticarla es por electroencefalograma, tomografía axial computarizada de cráneo, búsqueda de VIH en líquido cefalorraquídeo. Su tratamiento es básicamente con AZT. 2, record 2, Spanish, - complejo%20demencial%20del%20sida
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dextroamphetamine sulfate
1, record 3, English, dextroamphetamine%20sulfate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Dexedrine 1, record 3, English, Dexedrine
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DEXEDRINE . SmithKline Beecham. Dextroamphetamine Sulfate. Sympathomimetic. Indications: The adjunctive treatment of narcolepsy, minimal brain dysfunction in children (e.g., hyperkinetic behavior), epilepsy and parkinsonism. Supplied: spansule capsules and tablets. 2, record 3, English, - dextroamphetamine%20sulfate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dextroamphetamine sulfate(or Dexedrine), along with methylphenidate hydrochloride(Ritalin), stimulates the brain. It is usually given to people with HIV infection with HIV-associated dementia to counter the symptoms of apathy and social withdrawal. 3, record 3, English, - dextroamphetamine%20sulfate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sulfate de dexamphétamine
1, record 3, French, sulfate%20de%20dexamph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Dexedrine 1, record 3, French, Dexedrine
correct, trademark
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dextrine, sulfate de dexamphétamine, SmithKline Beecham. Sympathicomimétique. Indications: Traitement d'appoint de la narcolepsie, d'un dysfonctionnement cérébral minime de l'enfant, de l'épilepsie et du syndrome parkinsonien. Présentation: capsules, spansules et comprimés. 1, record 3, French, - sulfate%20de%20dexamph%C3%A9tamine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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