Better Physician-Patient Relationship Reduces Hospital Readmissions for PLWHIV
Several studies have determined that PLWHIV have a higher risk for 30-day readmission than the general population.
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Challenges in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus
Although HCV infection during childhood is rare, it has significant consequences for patients, families, and society.
Penicillin Allergies: Commonly Reported but Rarely Accurate
As infections from drug-resistant microbes continue to rise, the development of new antibiotics has declined since the golden age of antibiotic discovery in the mid-20th century.
Importance of PrEP for People Involved in Criminal Justice Systems
Important strategies to consider for people involved in the criminal justice systems include linkage to antiretroviral therapy for those who are HIV positive and linkage to PrEP postrelease and/or beginning PrEP before people are released so they build up adherence.
Women, HIV, and the Criminal Justice System: Prison Health Is Public Health
Jaimie P. Meyer, MD, from the Yale School of Medicine, discusses her work on identifying opportunities to reduce risk for HIV transmission, particularly in women involved in the criminal justice system.
Biologic Psoriasis Therapies Pose Limited Risk for Hepatitis B Reactivation
In patients with psoriasis who were previously exposed to HBV or who have chronic HBV, immunosuppressive therapies can cause viral reactivation, although the risk is minimal for patients with resolved or occult infection.
Harnessing Mucus to Fight Human Immunodeficiency Virus
In an interview with Infectious Disease Advisor, Dr Samuel Lai explains how he and his colleagues are investigating the role of cervicovaginal mucus in preventing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea: Prevention Strategies for a Growing Threat
Learn about drugs in the pipeline for treatment-resistant gonorrhea.
How HIV Affects Cervical Cancer Risk and Outcomes
Women with HIV have an increased risk for persistent HPV infection, which frequently progresses to cervical cancer, and they should be warned of their increased risk for HPV and cervical cancer and, when appropriate, advised to undergo HPV vaccination.
Challenges in Treating Genotype 3 Hepatitis C Virus
Data have shown patients with genotype 3 HCV have faster progression of fibrosis and higher rates of cirrhosis, severe steatosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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