HIV-Infected Cells Persist in CSF in Individuals on Long-Term ART
Cell-associated HIV DNA identified in CSF in nearly half of participants, tied to worse neurocognitive outcomes.
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No Substantial Difference in HIV Risk Using Injectable, Intrauterine, or Implantable Contraceptives
When comparing hormonal contraceptive methods, particularly IM depot medroxyprogesterone acetate with an IUD and a levonorgestrel implant, there was no substantial difference in HIV risk among African women.
Two Algorithms Can ID Patients at Risk for HIV, PrEP Candidates
Algorithms use data from EHRs to identify candidates for preexposure prophylaxis.
Diagnostic Accuracy: A Point-of-Care Tuberculosis Test for Those With HIV
The novel Fujifilm SILVAMP TB LAM assay offers superior diagnostic sensitivity while also maintaining specificity, compared with standard assay.
Less Than 40% of All US Adults Have Ever Had HIV Testing
In the 50 local jurisdictions with concentration of most new HIV infections, testing was 46.9%.
Cardiac Abnormalities in Children With HIV From HIV-Related Heart Disease
Despite ART, children with HIV have a high incidence of cardiac abnormalities, with only a minority of cases being transient in nature.
USPSTF: Grade A Recommendation for PrEP in Persons at High Risk of Acquiring HIV
USPSTF has updated its recommendations on HIV screening and has assigned a Grade A for a new recommendation to offer PrEP for all persons at high risk for HIV infection.
HIV Risk Does Not Differ With 3 Contraceptive Methods
No significant difference seen with use of DMPA-IM, copper IUD device, levonorgestrel implant in African women.
Performance of CVD Risk Prediction Algorithms in People Living With HIV
Algorithms may help predict cardiovascular disease risk in people living with HIV.
No Risk for HIV Transmission in Serodiscordant Gay Couples When Viral Suppression Is Achieved
There is zero risk for HIV transmission in serodiscordant gay couples through condomless sex when the partner with HIV is receiving suppressive ART.
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