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.
CDC: Flu Season May Have Peaked
Milder strain of flu has been most common cause of cases this flu season.
Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant
Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV.
Higher Intake of Whole Grains May Lower Risk for Liver Cancer
Whole grains and possibly cereal fiber, bran appear linked to lower risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
CDC: Progress in HIV Prevention Has Stalled in the United States
Agency says effective HIV prevention, treatment not reaching those who could most benefit.
Impacts of Hypercholesterolemia and Statin Use in Cirrhosis
A team of investigators sought to identify the independent effects of hyperlipidemia and statin exposure on mortality, hepatic decompensation, and hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals with cirrhosis.
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.
Universal Prenatal Hepatitis C Virus Screening Improves Health Outcomes
Universal healthcare screening at the first clinical encounter of pregnancy was found to be cost-effective and improved health outcomes in women diagnosed with HCV and identification of HCV exposure in neonates.
Sinks by Toilets in ICU Patient Rooms Harbor Harmful Bacteria
Klebsiella pneumonia carbapenemase more common in sinks near toilets.
Topline Data Announced for Selonsertib in Patients With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to NASH
Topline data from the Phase 3 STELLAR-4 trial showed that selonsertib, an investigational treatment for patients with compensated cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), was not associated with a significant improvement in fibrosis without worsening of NASH.
Aspirin for Cardiovascular Primary Prevention Tied to Major Bleeding
Aspirin may be linked to an increased risk of major bleeding and decreased risk of cardiovascular events in individuals without cardiovascular disease.
Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year.
Low Birth Weight, Obesity Associated With Pregnancy Complications
Women who were born at a low birth weight and currently are overweight or obese were found to be at increased risk for complications of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published in Obesity. Researchers recruited women from the Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints (SCOPE) study between November 2004 and February…
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