Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Life Expectancy and Mortality in 2020
Investigators conducted a study to assess changes in life expectancy and years of life lost associated with the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Year In Review
Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis Is Associated With Mortality in Adults With HIV
Carotid artery plaque was predictive of mortality, with differences observed by sex and HIV serostatus.
New HIV Vaccine Efficacy Study Underway
The study, known as HVTN 702, will be the largest HIV vaccine clinical trial to take place in South Africa.
Limited Health Literacy Linked to Poor Outcomes
Researchers in North Texas surveyed people with HIV to determine their levels of health literacy.
HIV and Depression Associated With Decrease Survival Among Veterans
Findings from the Veterans Aging Cohort Study indicated that depression and HIV status predict all-cause mortality.
Ibalizumab Effective for Multidrug Resistant HIV
Patients who have responded poorly to multiple medications have demonstrated a positive response to ibalizumab therapy.
Persistence of HIV Following Combined ART in Cancer Patients
Even with undetectable plasma viral loads following treatment, HIV continues to evolve in tissues of patients with cancer.
Genome Editing Platform Allows for Efficient Identification of HIV-Resistance Genes
New platform for multiplex gene editing, potentially can allow for a more efficient discovery of genes conferring viral resistance.
Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention Does Not Affect Sexual Satisfaction
Researchers continue to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from participants to determine the effect of the vaginal ring.
Undetectable HIV Viral Load Key to Reducing New Infection Among MSM
In order to meet the 90-90-90 HIV targets, 75% of all MSM living with HIV will need to be virally suppressed by 2020.
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