CDC: Incidence of HIV Continues to Decline, Reaching 32,100 in 2021
Rates of HIV decreased for those aged 13 to 24 years and for infections attributable to male-to-male sexual contact.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
High HIV Viral Load, Low CD4 Count Impairs Efficacy of First-Line ART
Researchers assessed whether low CD4 count and high HIV viral load increase the risk for treatment failure among treatment-naive patients receiving first-line ART.
HIV Status Affects Changes in BMI, Waist Circumference During Menopause
Researchers assessed the relationship between the transition to menopause and weight gain among women with HIV infection.
Two-Dose Hepatitis A Revaccination Schedule Optimal for Patients With HIV
Researchers evaluated the optimal timing for vasopressin initiation for reducing the risk of mortality among patients with septic shock.
Risk of Drug-Drug Interactions in Patients With HIV and Cancer
As many as 1 in 4 patients receiving treatment for cancer and HIV may be at risk of experiencing drug-drug interactions, according to researchers.
Is There an HIV Vaccine?
May 18 is HIV Vaccine Day, created to promote awareness of HIV vaccine research. What is the current state of vaccines for preventing HIV and how have recent trials gone?
Injection Drug Use-Associated HIV, HCV Risk Higher in Women, Younger Individuals
Researchers evaluated global data on HIV infection and primary hepatic C virus infection incidence among injections drug users.
2023 Medicare Coverage Updates for People With HIV
Although Medicare covers a range of services as of 2023, relatively high cost-sharing requirements exist for some beneficiaries, especially those with HIV.
Hope for HIV+ Underserved Patients: Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy
The most effective HIV treatments are those that fit into patients’ lives. With the right support, long-acting antiretroviral therapy can make it easier for underserved people with adherence barriers to keep the virus under control.
Better HIV Prevention Strategies Needed for Transgender Women in United States
Researchers evaluated the incidence of HIV infection among transgender women in the United States.
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