Children With HIV May Benefit From Alendronate
Alendronate treatment is well-tolerated and improved bone mineral density (BMD) with no safety concerns in children and adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV.
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TB Prevention Should Be Delayed Until After Pregnancy in HIV-Infected Women
Safety and efficacy of isoniazid for the prevention of tuberculosis may vary between HIV-infected pregnant and postpartum women.
Ethnic Disparities in Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Having Sex With Men
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, preliminary data from 2017 show that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men accounted for 67% of incident diagnoses of HIV.
Preventing HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Clinical Review
Of the estimated 38,739 new cases of HIV reported in 2017, 70% were among men who have sex with men. Use of daily PrEP can virtually eliminate the risk of developing HIV, if used as prescribed.
Lower Education, Hepatitis C Co-Infection Linked to Earlier Menopause in HIV
In women with HIV, lower education and hepatitis C co-infection are independently associated with the onset of menopause before age 45 years.
Distribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness
Distribution of HIV self-tests among men who have sex with men can increase testing and newly identified infections.
Test That Helps With HIV Treatment Selection Gets FDA Clearance
The test may help clinicians tailor HIV therapy for their patients.
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.
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