Test That Helps With HIV Treatment Selection Gets FDA Clearance
The test may help clinicians tailor HIV therapy for their patients.
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PrEP Discontinuation and Age, Racial Disparities
Age, racial/ethnic, and risk category disparities exist among patients who discontinue preexposure prophylaxis treatment after initiation.
Interprofessional Collaboration Improves Linkage to HIV Testing, Primary Care
A recent study supports the efficacy of interprofessional collaboration in linking patients with HIV to care services.
Overall Rates of Opt-Out HIV Screening Remain Low
Researchers sought to assess the acceptance of opt-out HIV screening in outpatient settings in the United States.
Increasing HIV Drug Resistance in Newly Diagnosed Infants
Researchers examined the prevalence of HIV drug resistance patterns among HIV-infected infants using 3 nationally representative surveys in South Africa that evaluated the effectiveness of national programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevalent Among People Living With HIV
Approximately 1 in 5 people with HIV also has prevalent DM, and control of hemoglobin A1c levels in these patients may have a beneficial effect on CD4 counts.
Demographic Differences Identified in Missed, Kept Visits for HIV Care
Researchers sought to evaluate differences for missed-visit compared to kept-visit measures among different subgroups of people living with HIV.
HCV, HIV Association With Peripheral Artery Disease Examined
Investigators analyzed the relationship between HIV, hepatitis C virus, and peripheral artery disease in women.
CD4+ T Lymphocytes May Contribute to Diabetes in Women With HIV
In women with HIV and diabetes mellitus, CD4+ lymphocytes may contribute to the development of diabetes mellitus.
Pediatric Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome Common in HIV, TB Endemic Areas
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome occurs commonly in infants and young children with HIV initiating ART in countries with a high prevalence of HIV and TB.
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