title: Diagnosis and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
abstract: Although significant strides have been made in recent years in treating HIV disease with new antiretroviral medications, the management of neurocognitive disorders continues to remain a challenge. This chapter provides an overview of the current epidemiology, neuropathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of the central nervous system complications of HIV infection.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Ferrando
mesh_terms: D015526:AIDS Dementia Complex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents