Association Between High Serum Alanine Aminotransferase to High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio and Metabolic Syndrome among People Living with HIV on Dolutegravir-Based ART in South-Western Uganda

Charles Nkubi Bagenda, Carol Nantongo, Michael Junior Mugisa, Blendar Ainebyoona, Amos Oyuru, Daniel Nzaramba, Jazira Tumusiime, Conrad Lubwama, Benson Musinguzi, Lawrence Obado Osuwat, Brian Ssenkumba, Ronald Ouma Omolo

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)

Published online on February 03, 2026

Abstract

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC), Volume 25, January-December 2026.
BackgroundSerum Alanine aminotransferase to High density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (ALT-to-HDL-C ratio) has been identified as a significant predictor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome. This study ...