World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st of December, presenting an opportunity to form a global, unified front in the fight against HIV. It commemorates those who have died from AIDS-related illness and supports the estimated 38 million currently living with HIV.
Unfortunately, the neurological effects of HIV and AIDS are numerous. Research has indicated that AIDS has widespread effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems which can lead to mobility issues, mood disorders, and a decline in cognitive capacity. At present, there are promising drugs that can help to minimize the neurological implications of HIV, however, long-term use can lead to damaging side effects.
Despite the current therapies to reduce neurological implications of HIV, there is still a need to support the treatment of those living with the virus. Considering this, this Research Topic will be used as a platform to shine a light on the latest research that investigates the neural complications associated with HIV. This topic welcomes ground-breaking discoveries on the diagnosis and prevention of HIV-related neurodegeneration by incorporating research that uses the latest brain imaging techniques.
In the spirit of forming a united front, Frontiers is launching a new article collection to coincide with this UN day. This occasion not only offers an opportunity to acknowledge the prevailing stigma and discrimination that affects those living with HIV but also to consider the importance of educating people on how to protect themselves.
This Research Topic aims to address the Neuroscience-specific dimensions of this UN day.
Topics may include but are by no means limited to:
- The neurodegeneration of white matter shrinkage and cell atrophy
- Cellular damage as a by-product of neuroinflammation
- AIDS as a cause for early-onset senescence-related diseases
- Early detection and neural understanding of AIDS-related cognitive decline and behavioral changes
World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st of December, presenting an opportunity to form a global, unified front in the fight against HIV. It commemorates those who have died from AIDS-related illness and supports the estimated 38 million currently living with HIV.
Unfortunately, the neurological effects of HIV and AIDS are numerous. Research has indicated that AIDS has widespread effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems which can lead to mobility issues, mood disorders, and a decline in cognitive capacity. At present, there are promising drugs that can help to minimize the neurological implications of HIV, however, long-term use can lead to damaging side effects.
Despite the current therapies to reduce neurological implications of HIV, there is still a need to support the treatment of those living with the virus. Considering this, this Research Topic will be used as a platform to shine a light on the latest research that investigates the neural complications associated with HIV. This topic welcomes ground-breaking discoveries on the diagnosis and prevention of HIV-related neurodegeneration by incorporating research that uses the latest brain imaging techniques.
In the spirit of forming a united front, Frontiers is launching a new article collection to coincide with this UN day. This occasion not only offers an opportunity to acknowledge the prevailing stigma and discrimination that affects those living with HIV but also to consider the importance of educating people on how to protect themselves.
This Research Topic aims to address the Neuroscience-specific dimensions of this UN day.
Topics may include but are by no means limited to:
- The neurodegeneration of white matter shrinkage and cell atrophy
- Cellular damage as a by-product of neuroinflammation
- AIDS as a cause for early-onset senescence-related diseases
- Early detection and neural understanding of AIDS-related cognitive decline and behavioral changes