CDC: New HIV Transmission Often From Those Unaware of Infection
Almost 80% of new transmissions from people not aware or aware but not receiving regular care.
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INF Treatment Lowers Risk for Diabetes and Mortality in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response to the HCV in patients with HCV and HIV coinfection is associated with a lowered risk of diabetes and mortality.
HIV Risk and Testing Behaviors in Pregnant Women
HIV during the perinatal period in the US have declined over recent decades, but its prevalence rates in female adults and adolescents continues to rise.
Long-Acting Injectable HIV Regimen Effective in Maintaining Viral Suppression
ViiV Healthcare announced positive 48-week data from the phase 3 ATLAS (N=616) and FLAIR (N=566) studies evaluating a long-acting injectable formulation of cabotegravir + rilpivirine in patients with HIV-1 infection.
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
Racial and Social Disparities in Services for Partners of PLWHIV
There is a significant need for identifying people with HIV infection who are unaware of their infection status and linking them to HIV care.
Mycoplasma Genitalium Prevalence in South African Women With HIV
Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in women living with HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa was 7.4%.
Long-Acting Regimen Noninferior to Daily ART for HIV-1
Monthly long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine noninferior in 2 randomized controlled trials.
Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant
Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV.
CDC: Progress in HIV Prevention Has Stalled in the United States
Agency says effective HIV prevention, treatment not reaching those who could most benefit.
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.
Conditional Financial Incentives Increase Linkage to Care for Male Partners of Antenatal Clinic Attendees
HIV self-test kits combined with financial incentives may encourage men to attend the clinic for post-test HIV services.
CDC: Most Black HIV Patients Interviewed for Partner Services
More black index patients diagnosed with HIV are interviewed for partner services than all index patients combined.
Stat Consult: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Growing evidence supports starting individuals on antiretroviral therapy as soon as they are diagnosed with HIV to improve mortality rates.
CDC: Proportion of Increased-Risk Deceased Organ Donors on Rise
Increased-risk donors significantly more likely to have positive HBV, HCV screening results.
Prescription Opioids Up Pneumonia Risk in Patients With, Without HIV
Risk greatest with higher-dose opioids and opioids with immunosuppressive properties.
Web-Based Treatments for Depression in HIV-Infected Individuals
Depression is a common comorbidity in people living with HIV, with lifetime prevalence estimates ranging from 22% to 61%.
Genotype G Linked With Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B-HIV Coinfection
Investigators sought to determine the association between liver fibrosis and hepatitis B virus genotype G in patients with comorbid HIV and HBV.
Case Study: Abdominal Pain, Malaise, and a Bruise on the Leg
A 44-year-old man presents to the hospital with generalized abdominal pain, malaise, subjective low-grade fever, and a bruise on his left shin. He has an extensive medical history including HIV, hypertension, diabetes, and GERD, but he denies vomiting or diarrhea.
Infant HIV Infection Increases the Risk for Congenital CMV Infection
HIV-exposed infants have high rates of congenital cCMV infection, and in utero HIV infection seems to be a major risk factor for cCMV.
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