Abstinence/Reduction in Illicit Drug Use May Increase Viral Suppression of HIV
Abstinence from the use of illicit drugs including marijuana, cocaine/crack, methamphetamines, and opioids is associated with viral suppression.
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Trends in Histoplasma-Associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Although incidence of histoplasma-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome is low, it still generates significant morbidity in people living with HIV.
Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Pomalyst (pomalidomide; Celgene) for the treatment of patients with Kaposi sarcoma.
Prior Training Increases Internists’ Knowledge of PrEP for HIV
IM residents with training report more frequent prescribing, higher comfort level in educating patients
Feminizing Hormone Therapy May Reduce PrEP Efficacy
In transgender women with HIV, feminizing hormone therapy may decrease the efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis.
CDC: HIV Racial Disparity Measure Decreased From 2010 to 2016
If the incidence rates were the same for black women as for white women, an estimated 93 percent of incident HIV infections among black women would not have occurred in 2016.
Generic Version of Truvada Available in the United States by September 2020
A generic version of the HIV PrEP drug Truvada will be available in the United States by fall 2020.
Severe Infection Linked With Cardiovascular Disease in People With HIV
Acute infection and cardiovascular disease have demonstrated a time-dependent relationship in people with HIV.
Increased Incidence of STIs in Gay/Bisexual Men Who Received HIV PrEP
An increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections was associated with the receipt of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in gay and bisexual men
Couple-Based STI Prevention Programs Effective for Men in Community Supervision Programs
A 5-session couple-based intervention for men in community supervision programs and their female sexual partners significantly reduced reported risky sexual behaviors.
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