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.
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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. -
An Overview of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
Rates of HIV-associated dementia have decreased from approximately 50% in the pre-cART era to 2% currently. However, roughly 50% of patients treated with cART have the milder forms of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). -
AHA Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in HIV
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association was published in Circulation, with the purpose of providing a thorough review of available evidence on HIV-associated cardiovascular disease.
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HIV PrEP Eligibility Among Patients Visiting Emergency Departments
A team of investigators sought to estimate the percentage of patients visiting a hospital emergency department who may be eligible for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Islatravir Plus Doravirine: New Potent HIV-1 Regimen Warrants Further Development
A team of investigators conducted a randomized, double-blind, comparator-controlled, dose-ranging trial to assess the efficacy and safety of islatravir-based regimens in individuals with HIV-1 infection.
High Burden of Age-Related Non-AIDS Comorbidities Among Women Living With HIV
A team of investigators sought to assess the burden and prevalence of non-AIDS-related comorbidities in women living with HIV.
Prompt Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Associated With Low Viral Reservoirs at Birth
A team of investigators reports on findings from a study of HIV DNA in infants exposed to HIV infection in utero.
Telemedicine As Effective As In-Person Visits for Delivering HIV Care
Investigators conducted a retrospective chart review to compare outcomes for individuals with HIV treated with telemedicine vs in-person care.
Improved Liver Function Following Eradication of Hepatitis C Virus Among Patients With Cirrhosis
Liver function changes were evaluated in HIV/HCV coinfected vs HCV monoinfected patients with cirrhosis who achieved HCV eradication following direct-acting antiviral therapy.
Urgent Global Action Needed to End AIDS
Assembly’s 193 member nations commit to efforts such as reducing annual new HIV infections, annual AIDS-related deaths.
New HIV Infections in the US Continued to Drop in 2019
Most infections attributable to male-to-male sexual contact; increase seen in proportion of infections among Blacks, Hispanics.
How COVID-19 Altered HIV Care, PrEP Use, and Sexual Behaviors of MSM in the Southern US
This ad hoc survey focused on changes in sexual behaviors and utilization of and access to sexual health services by MSM during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Risky Sexual Behavior Linked to PrEP Use in the NYC LGBTQ Community
Patients on PrEP are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than patients not on PrEP, this is also true for members of the LGBTQ community in NYC.
Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Associated With Fewest Negative Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women With HIV
IMPAACT and VESTED assessed pregnancy outcomes and viral suppression status for pregnant women with HIV undergoing treatment with antiretroviral agents.
Gut Dysbiosis May Be Alleviated After DAA Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Researchers assessed the influence of direct-acting antivirals on gut microbiota by analyzing microbial diversity and composition in patients with hepatitis C virus infection with or without HIV.
Dolutegravir Superior for Maintaining Viral Suppression in Patients With Difficult-to-Treat HIV-1
Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing dolutegravir with other agents for treatment-naive patients with HIV.
Promising Results Seen With Cefixime for Early Syphilis
A randomized, open-label, noncomparative study was conducted at primary care HIV community clinics to assess outcomes following treatment with cefixime or penicillin for syphilis.
Low Immune Activation in Women Starting ART During Pregnancy Increases Preterm Delivery Risk
A team of researchers assessed the effect of antiretroviral therapy administered during pregnancy on preterm delivery.
Plasma IP-10 Highly Activated During Acute HIV and Associated With Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Researchers sought to determine if strong innate immune responses are associated with acute HIV symptoms.
Citrate and Succinate Levels Linked to Neurocognitive Impairment in Older Patients With HIV
By exploring links between fasting plasma citrate and succinate levels, researchers tested their hypothesis that a metabolic shift may contribute to neurocognitive impairment in people with HIV.
PrEP Willingness Associated With Arrest History Among Black Americans
A team of investigators deployed a survey to assess willingness to use PrEP among a cohort of Black individuals with a history of arrest.
Clinical Outcomes of Acute HIV at Initiation of PrEP, PEP
A team of investigators sought to identify patients with undiagnosed acute HIV infection when PrEP/PEP was initiated.
Bedaquiline Plus Delamanid May be Viable Option for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Investigators sought to identify the effect of treatment with bedaquiline and delamanid, individually or combined, on the QTc interval among patients with resistant tuberculosis.
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