At the Intersection of 2 Pandemics: The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV
A body of emerging research is attempting to quantify changes occurring as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the HIV pandemic.
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Fighting the Syndemic: Addressing Opioid Use Disorder and Decreasing HIV Go Hand-in- Hand
Structural concerns, racial and socioeconomic issues, and state- and federal-level policy present challenges when trying to address the intersecting epidemics of opioid use disorder and HIV. -
Women Living With HIV Require Better Mental Health Diagnostics and Interventions
In a narrative review, researchers described various mental health interventions, and their feasibility and outcomes for WLWH. -
Understanding the Oncogenic Role of HIV in Burkitt Lymphoma
While the rate of certain HIV-linked non-Hodgkin lymphomas has declined since the introduction of ART, the incidence of Burkitt lymphoma has remained steady. -
Neurocognitive Conditions Among People Living With HIV
Neurologic conditions associated with HIV remain major contributors to morbidity and mortality, and are increasingly recognized in the aging population of individuals living with HIV.
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Kinyoun Staining Feasible for Detection of Intestinal Parasites in Patients With HIV
Researchers evaluated the use of the Kinyoun staining technique for the detection of intestinal parasitic infections in patients with HIV.
Predictors of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With HIV on Long-Term Antiretroviral Therapy
Researchers assessed factors associated with sexual dysfunction among patients with HIV infection receiving long-term antiretroviral therapy.
Cytomegalovirus Viremia Increases Mortality Risk in HIV-Associated Meningitis
Researchers assessed the effect of cytomegalovirus viremia on the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with HIV-associated meningitis.
Finger Prick Nucleic Acid HIV Self-Test Using a USB-Interfaced Device
Researchers created a blood-based, nucleic acid USB-interfaced device for self-testing purposes in individuals with or at risk for HIV.
COVID-19 Crisis Has Stalled Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Efforts to end the global HIV epidemic have slowed as money and attention go toward fighting COVID-19, a new report shows.
HIV Virologic Suppression Rates Before vs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Investigators assessed whether interruptions in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a decreased rate of virologic suppression among patients with HIV infection in Malawi.
Lipodystrophy-Associated Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With HIV
Researchers assessed the effect of lipodystrophy-associated metabolic syndrome on oxidative stress and inflammatory processes in patients with HIV infection.
Effectiveness of On-Demand vs Daily HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Researchers assessed the associated effectiveness, safety, and adherence of daily HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vs on-demand PrEP.
Sleep Quality Tied to Poor PrEP Adherence in Younger Black Sexual Minority Men
Researchers sought to assess sleep quality in relation to PrEP adherence among younger Black sexual minority men.
Effect of Heavy Alcohol Use on Self-Reported Health Status in Men vs Women With HIV
Researchers assessed the temporal relationship between alcohol use and self-reported health status among men and women with HIV infection.
Motivational Interviewing May Increase Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Patients With HIV
Researchers assessed whether motivational interviews delivered by physicians increase antiretroviral therapy adherence among patients disengaged from HIV care.
Fewer HIV Tests, Cases Identified in Children at Start of Pandemic
The number of HIV tests and cases identified among children aged 1 to 14 years decreased at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Breakthrough Infection Risk Increased in Vaccinated Adults With HIV
Investigators assessed the risk for COVID-19 breakthrough infections among vaccinated adults with HIV infection.
Risk of Mortality Similar Between Most First-Line Antiretroviral Regimens for HIV
Researchers compared mortality outcomes among patients with HIV infection receiving integrase strand transfer inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared with those receiving other ART regimens.
Hepatitis C Virus Reinfection Risk After Successful Therapy in HIV-Positive Patients
Researchers assessed the risk for hepatitis C virus reinfection following successful therapy among different populations with HIV infection, including men who have sex with men.
Outcomes of Trimer 4571 Vaccination Support Further Development of HIV Vaccine
Researchers assessed the safety and immunogenicity of the HIV-1 vaccine Trimer 4571 in HIV-negative adults.
Barriers to HIV Treatment and Preventive Care Among Transgender Women
Researchers evaluated data from survey that assessed barriers to HIV care among transgender women.
Fostemsavir Plus Optimized Background Therapy May Be Viable for Multidrug-Resistant HIV
Researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of fostemsavir plus optimized background therapy among heavily treatment-experienced patients with multidrug-resistant HIV infection.
Efficacy of the NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 Vaccine in Patients With vs Without HIV
Researchers assessed humoral responses to COVID-19 vaccination with NVX-CoV2373 among patients with vs without HIV infection on the basis of prior COVID-19 exposure.
Vectored Immunoprophylaxis May Be a Valuable Tool in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Researchers assessed whether adeno-associated virus vectored immunoprophylaxis with AAV8-VRC07 produces broadly neutralizing antibodies in patients with HIV.
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