Late HIV Diagnosis: Where We Stand and the Way Forward Late HIV Diagnosis: Where We Stand and the Way Forward
Although the late HIV diagnosis rate has decreased, urgent improvements are still needed.HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
Falling Treatment Uptake in the Hepatitis C Care Cascade Falling Treatment Uptake in the Hepatitis C Care Cascade
What are the main factors which are hindering high-income countries from achieving the World Health Organization hepatitis C elimination targets?Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 12, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
HIV Stigma, Discrimination Experienced by Hispanic Persons HIV Stigma, Discrimination Experienced by Hispanic Persons
This study found that HIV stigma and discrimination experiences in an HIV health care setting were commonly reported among Hispanic persons with HIV.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Weight Gain and Metabolic Effects of INSTI-Based ART or TAF Weight Gain and Metabolic Effects of INSTI-Based ART or TAF
A new study analyzed the BMI changes among people with HIV who switched to an ART regimen that included integrase inhibitors or tenofovir alafenamide.JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
Comorbidities and COVID-19 Hospitalization in HIV by Age Comorbidities and COVID-19 Hospitalization in HIV by Age
Older people with HIV and comorbid conditions may be more at risk for COVID-19 severity and hospitalization than younger people.AIDS (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - January 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
Monkeypox Among Those Unvaccinated vs. Vaccinated With JYNNEOS Monkeypox Among Those Unvaccinated vs. Vaccinated With JYNNEOS
The data in this report provides an early indication of the real-world efficacy of vaccination with JYNNEOS for preventing monkeypox. Is a single dose sufficient?Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 28, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Late Diagnosis of HIV in 2022: Why So Little Change? Late Diagnosis of HIV in 2022: Why So Little Change?
Despite raised awareness and improved access to testing, people continue to be diagnosed late with HIV. Targeted strategies are urgently needed to increase earlier testing.HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 23, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug for HIV FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug for HIV
After the initiation dose, lenacapavir is administered subcutaneously every 6 months.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 22, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Alert Source Type: news
Systematic Review Supports Preferred HIV Drugs in Youths Systematic Review Supports Preferred HIV Drugs in Youths
Data confirm the effectiveness and safety of dolutegravir and raltegravir for infants, children, and adolescents living with HIV, but researchers say that long-term monitoring is needed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
How the US Plans to Commit $55 Billion to Africa Over 3 Years How the US Plans to Commit $55 Billion to Africa Over 3 Years
The United States plans to commit $55 billion to Africa over the next 3 years, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 15, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Who Wants to Be an Infectious Disease Specialist? Who Wants to Be an Infectious Disease Specialist?
The specialty has long struggled to recruit residents, and experts cite comparatively lower pay as a major disincentive to entering the field.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 14, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
USPSTF Issues Revised Draft HIV Prevention Recommendations USPSTF Issues Revised Draft HIV Prevention Recommendations
Revised draft preexposure prophylaxis recommendations highlight the need for HIV prevention in all at-risk persons while insurers consider pricing tiers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 14, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
TDF/FTC and COVID-19 Severity in People With HIV TDF/FTC and COVID-19 Severity in People With HIV
What impact might treatment with this ART regimen have on COVID-19 outcomes among people with HIV? Could it help lessen disease severity?AIDS (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 14, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
National Data Show HIV Services Resilient in COVID-19 Pandemic National Data Show HIV Services Resilient in COVID-19 Pandemic
HIV testing and treatment dropped early in the pandemic but then rebounded, the CDC reports, but race and ethnicity data gaps remain.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 13, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Montr éal Mpox Outbreak Tamed by Timely Response Montr éal Mpox Outbreak Tamed by Timely Response
Quick recognition, clear communication, and an early pivot to preexposure prevention kept the Montr éal mpox outbreak manageable.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 13, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
