AIDS Behav August 2015 PMID 25234251

Psychosocial and Neurohormonal Predictors of HIV Disease Progression (CD4 Cells and Viral Load): A 4 Year Prospective Study.

G Ironson, C O'Cleirigh, M Kumar, L Kaplan, E Balbin, C B Kelsch, M A Fletcher, N Schneiderman

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Comments highlight the importance of the study’s findings, such as references to neurohormones like norepinephrine and cortisol affecting HIV progression, with phrases like 'groundbreaking' and 'significant step forward' reflecting perceived impact. The tone and choice of words convey a respect for the research's novelty and potential influence on understanding psychosocial influences on disease outcomes.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions generally acknowledge the significance of the study, with some expressing strong support for its findings on the role of stress hormones and psychosocial factors in HIV progression.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, as reflected in their focus on the novel connections between emotional stress and biological disease markers, but do not delve deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions demonstrate active engagement, with mentions of the study's implications and calls for further research, though they stay at a conceptual level.

ImpactModerate impact

The consensus suggests that the publication could influence future research and clinical approaches, indicating a modest but meaningful impact on the field.

Abstract in brief

  • This 4-year study explored how psychosocial and neurohormonal factors like norepinephrine (NE), cortisol, depression, hopelessness, coping, and life stress influence HIV progression, specifically looking at CD4 cells and viral load.
  • Researchers found that higher levels of NE, depression, hopelessness, and avoidant coping predicted faster decline in immune function (lower CD4) and increased viral load, while cortisol only predicted viral load increase.
  • The study is notable as it is the first to connect in vivo NE levels with accelerated HIV progression over an extended period, emphasizing the role of emotional stress and neurohormones in disease outcomes.]

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AIDS Behav 2015; 19: 1388-1397, doi: 10.1007/s10461-014-0877-x. C.A.T. Pinheiro [1,2], L.D.M. Souza [2], J.V.S. Motta [2], E.F. Kelbert [2], M.S. Souza [2] ...

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