Yeonsoo Baik
Lung function and collagen 1a levels are associated with changes in six-minute walk test distance during treatment of TB among HIV-infected adults: a prospective cohort study
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Dr. Yeonsoo Baik is a Research Associate in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine with a primary research interest in introducing new TB diagnostics within an innovative self-testing approach to encourage more potential patients to engage with the care system. Dr. Baik has received extensive training in advanced epidemiological methods and statistics.
Abstract
Background
Tuberculosis (TB) survivors often suffer from post-TB sequelae that affect the overall functional decline. We evaluated the functional capacity over the treatment course and identified which immunological pathways are associated.
Methods
Adults with HIV/TB who initiated antiretroviral therapy (ART) and anti-TB treatment at the time of enrollment were recruited for the study at a primary health center in South Africa. They were followed up at week 4, week 12, and month 6, and underwent clinical evaluations of lung function, inflammatory biomarker serum levels, and six-minute walk distances (6MWDs) – which reflect functional capacity. We examined the association of 6MWDs at month 6 with changes in biomarker levels. We repeated the examination using a minimum clinically important difference (MCID).
Results
Of 128 patients, 89 (70%) were successfully followed up. The average 6MWD was 393 (±69) meters at baseline and increased by 9% (430 ±70 meters) at month 6. Patients who experienced MCID in 6MWD had more severe conditions at baseline but improved 6MWDs by 28%. The substantial increases in 6MWDs were associated with changes in biomarker levels, such as collagen I alpha (9.5 meters increased per 1000pg/L, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]=0.4-18.6) and VCAM1 (16.0 meters decreased per 1000000pg/L, 95%CI=-29.2,-2.8). Despite the improvement, patients’ 6MWDs and biomarker levels did not reach the normal range.
Conclusion
Our findings highlight biomarkers, involved in tissue repair, were associated with an improved functional capacity among the advanced HIV/TB cohort. This reflects the restorative capacity of ART and anti-TB treatment and suggests dynamics for inflammatory and tissue remodeling processes during and after treatment.
Keywords
HIV/TB, six-minute walk test, inflammatory biomarkersAbout Us
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Great work!