Publications by authors named "Bianca J Davidson"
Clinical Outcomes of a Dedicated Kidney Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic (KAYAC) in South Africa.
Nephrology (Carlton)
September 2025
Aim: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) are increasingly utilising kidney health care services. However, there is no data on the impact of kidney transition clinics, as well as the AYA spectrum of kidney diseases, in South Africa (SA). This study evaluates kidney outcomes and patient survival amongst AYA patients attending a dedicated kidney AYA clinic (KAYAC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and psychosocial support to manage stigma and disclosure is essential for adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). Peer support groups can help ALHIV and their families live successfully with HIV. This qualitative study aimed to examine adolescent and caregiver perspectives on peer support groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe first documented case of SARS-CoV-2 infection was confirmed in South Africa (SA) in March 2020. The Western Cape (WC) province was the initial epicenter. The pandemic peaked in July 2020 when 76,851 cases were documented and 2,323 deaths reported.
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- - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of adding corticosteroids to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for patients with HIV-associated nephropathy characterized by specific kidney conditions.
- - Patients were divided into two groups: one receiving ART with corticosteroids and the other on ART alone, followed up for two years, with some showing significant improvement in kidney function (eGFR) in the corticosteroid group.
- - Despite this improvement, the corticosteroid group experienced higher mortality rates, indicating that routine use of corticosteroids cannot be recommended without further research on which patients could potentially benefit.