Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is increased risk of radiographic emphysema in HIV associated with elevated soluble CD14 and nadir CD4?
Answer: HIV is an independent risk factor for radiographic emphysema. Emphysema severity was significantly greater among participants with HIV infection. Among those with HIV, nadir CD4 < 200 cells/μL and elevated soluble CD14 level were associated with emphysema, highlighting potential mechanisms linking HIV with emphysema.
Output (English): yes