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HPV Vaccination Cost-Effective at Preventing Cervical Cancer in Patients With HIV

November 21st 2024

Women living with HIV can reduce their risk of cervical cancer using a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that is both cost-effective and effective in preventing the virus.

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New Data Provide Clearer Picture on Adherence to Lenacapavir

November 18th 2024

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BIC/FTC/TAF Effective at Virologic Suppression in HIV Presenting Late

November 15th 2024

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Liver Steatosis, Fibrosis Highly Prevalent in People Living With HIV

November 12th 2024

Madalitso Juwayeyi
Empowering Young Women in the Fight Against HIV

November 8th 2024

Clarifying USPSTF Recommendations for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

This discussion focuses on how to address barriers and disparities as obstacles to using PrEP, with a focus on USPSTF PrEP guidelines and ACA Part 47 for payers and providers.

This multi-stakeholder roundtable panel discussion will focus on how to address barriers and disparities as obstacles to the use of PrEP, with a focus on increased understanding and education around US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) PrEP guidelines and Affordable Care Act Part 47 for payers and providers.
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November 21st 2024

Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Access, and Adherence

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Milena Murray, PharmD, MSc, BCIDP, AAHIVP, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
November 5th 2020

Dr Milena Murray on Ensuring Ongoing Patient Interactions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Partnering with pharmacists ensures prescription availability for patients with HIV during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), noted Milena Murray, PharmD, MSc, BCIDP, AAHIVP, of Midwestern University College of Pharmacy.
Women Living With HIV, Low-Birthweight Babies Face Stigmatization in Ghana
November 2nd 2020

Women Living With HIV, Low-Birthweight Babies Face Stigmatization in Ghana

Maggie L. Shaw
Smaller babies born to mothers living with HIV are often considered “undesirable” in sub-Saharan Africa, and the mothers themselves often are blamed for this.
Milena Murray, PharmD, MSc, BCIDP, AAHIVP, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
October 30th 2020

Dr Milena Murray on the Importance of Using People-First Language With Patients Living With HIV

The patients must always come first, emphasized Milena Murray, PharmD, MSc, BCIDP, AAHIVP, associate professor at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, who practices at the Northwestern Medicine Infectious Disease Center in Chicago.
Possible Link Found Between HIV and Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease
October 27th 2020

Possible Link Found Between HIV and Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease

Maggie L. Shaw
A poster presented at this year’s annual meeting of the American Neurological Association demonstrates a likely greater risk of early-onset Alzheimer disease among persons living with HIV.
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October 25th 2020

Update to 2020 Story on HIV and Adenovirus Type-5 COVID-19 Vaccine

Jaime Rosenberg
This story was updated in February 2022 to show that this original story, published in October 2020, is out of date, and adds new information.
Mother and child
October 19th 2020

Perinatal Exposure to HIV Requires Specialized, Coordinated Care

Maggie L. Shaw
Pediatricians and pediatric HIV specialists need to coordinate their care plans for infants born with potential perinatal exposure to the virus, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Higher Risk of Atherosclerosis Not Apparent in HIV-Positive Individuals
October 15th 2020

Higher Risk of Atherosclerosis Not Apparent in HIV-Positive Individuals

Maggie L. Shaw
A recent study of persons with HIV shows that their HIV infection was not associated with progression of subclinical atherosclerosis.
What Factors Are Predictive of Lower ART Adherence Among Hispanic, Latino MSM?
October 13th 2020

What Factors Are Predictive of Lower ART Adherence Among Hispanic, Latino MSM?

Maggie L. Shaw
Younger age, poverty, recent drug use, depression, and unmet need for ancillary services were linked to lowered antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among HIV-positive Hispanic and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM).
PLWHA with MDD
October 8th 2020

Comorbid Depression Adversely Affects ART Adherence, Quality of Life

Maggie L. Shaw
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and quality of life were negatively correlated with the occurrence of major depressive disorder in people living with HIV or AIDS.
Higher Mortality Risk Linked to Mental Illness in Persons Living With HIV
October 6th 2020

Higher Mortality Risk Linked to Mental Illness in Persons Living With HIV

Maggie L. Shaw
In this study from Cape Town, South Africa, patients with comorbid HIV and a history of mental illness had an increased risk of mortality from all causes.
What We’re Reading: COVID-19 Recovery Being Studied; Regeneron Antibody Results; “Berlin Patient” Dies
September 30th 2020

What We’re Reading: COVID-19 Recovery Being Studied; Regeneron Antibody Results; “Berlin Patient” Dies

AJMC Staff
The aftereffects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are being studied in recovering patients; Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail may induce quicker recovery; Timothy Ray Brown, the first patient reportedly cured of HIV, has died.
Linkage to HIV Care, Viral Suppression Continue to Vary Among Racial, Ethnic Groups, CDC Reports
September 29th 2020

Linkage to HIV Care, Viral Suppression Continue to Vary Among Racial, Ethnic Groups, CDC Reports

Maggie L. Shaw
Minority men who have sex with other men (MSM), especially Hispanic/Latino and African American/Black men, account for most new HIV diagnoses but poor care uptake.
PrEP Costs Must Come Down for Uptake to Increase, Study Says
September 26th 2020

PrEP Costs Must Come Down for Uptake to Increase, Study Says

Maggie L. Shaw
Over a 4-year study period, the price for 30 tablets of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication increased more than 20%, potentially keeping the medication out of the hands of those most at risk for potentially contracting HIV.
Drug Resistance Mutations Increasingly Showing Up in Germany Among HIV-Positive Individuals
September 22nd 2020

Drug Resistance Mutations Increasingly Showing Up in Germany Among HIV-Positive Individuals

Maggie L. Shaw
Despite the known benefits of antiretroviral therapy, the treatment may prove more difficult to use among clusters of patients with HIV exhibiting resistance to certain drug classes.
Remote HIV Testing, Phone Delivery of Results Has Potential Despite Drawbacks
September 19th 2020

Remote HIV Testing, Phone Delivery of Results Has Potential Despite Drawbacks

Maggie L. Shaw
Because men who have sex with men continue to represent a disproportionate number of annual HIV diagnoses each year, a recent study investigated the utility of remote testing and phone delivery of test results among the patient group.
What We’re Reading: Restaurants Spread COVID-19; Vaccine Trials Need Black Volunteers; HIV Care Interrupted
September 16th 2020

What We’re Reading: Restaurants Spread COVID-19; Vaccine Trials Need Black Volunteers; HIV Care Interrupted

AJMC Staff
Wearing masks may not stop the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) via restaurants; COVID-19 trials need more Black participants; the pandemic has disproportionately disrupted HIV care services in the South.
COVID-19 More Prevalent Among General vs HIV-Positive Population, Barcelona Study Says
September 11th 2020

COVID-19 More Prevalent Among General vs HIV-Positive Population, Barcelona Study Says

Maggie L. Shaw
These results show that people living with HIV may not be at greater risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) despite being immunocompromised.
Dr Anthony Fauci Speaks to the Likelihood of Vaccines for HIV and COVID-19
September 10th 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci Speaks to the Likelihood of Vaccines for HIV and COVID-19

A vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is aspirationally possible by the end of the year and the beginning of 2021, noted Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Substance Use Assistance Could Be Better for HIV-Positive Individuals, Study Says
September 3rd 2020

Substance Use Assistance Could Be Better for HIV-Positive Individuals, Study Says

Maggie L. Shaw
People with HIV are more likely to abuse injectable drugs, alcohol, and opioids, resulting in suboptimal adherence to care plans and delayed HIV diagnoses.
How Were HIV Care Services in South Carolina Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic?
September 1st 2020

How Were HIV Care Services in South Carolina Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Maggie L. Shaw
Results from a recent study in the state show how its HIV service care continuum was affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19), namely that more than a quarter of HIV clinics had to close completely.
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August 29th 2020

Which County-Level Factors Influence Latino HIV Disparities?

Jaime Rosenberg
Counties with a smaller proportion of Latinos faced a Latino HIV prevalence rate that was nearly 4 times that of whites, according to a recent study.
Report Identifies Factors Linked to Culturally Appropriate HIV Testing
August 26th 2020

Report Identifies Factors Linked to Culturally Appropriate HIV Testing

Jaime Rosenberg
A survey from Thailand noted that there is room for growth in HIV testing and identified the factors associated with testing.
Short-Term PrEP May Be Effective Alternative Method of HIV Prevention Among MSM
August 19th 2020

Short-Term PrEP May Be Effective Alternative Method of HIV Prevention Among MSM

Maggie L. Shaw
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with other men (MSM) during episodes of high-risk behavior could benefit from short-term use of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to lessen their chances of contracting HIV, a new study reports.
MS Drug Fingolimod Shows Activity Against HIV-1, Reduces Viral Load
August 17th 2020

MS Drug Fingolimod Shows Activity Against HIV-1, Reduces Viral Load

Maggie L. Shaw
An investigation into the use of fingolimod as antiretroviral therapy against HIV-1 revealed 2 potential targets for the immunosuppressive drug: S1P receptors and SAMHD1, an antiviral restriction factor.
Saliva May Be a Reliable Alternative to Blood for HIV Antibody Testing
August 13th 2020

Saliva May Be a Reliable Alternative to Blood for HIV Antibody Testing

Maggie L. Shaw
HIV-specific antibodies of 3 immunoglobulin isotypes are readily found in human saliva, providing a potential second reliable method of detecting the virus that may be used as a painless alternative to a blood draw.
Physical Activity, Life Expectancy Improvements Are Most Valued HIV Treatment Outcomes, Colombian Study Says
August 10th 2020

Physical Activity, Life Expectancy Improvements Are Most Valued HIV Treatment Outcomes, Colombian Study Says

Maggie L. Shaw
Of 5 HIV treatment effects evaluated in a recent study, short-term efficacy on physical activity ability and long-term efficacy on life expectancy were the top preferences for younger and older patients, respectively.
HIV Education, Prevention Efforts See Lukewarm Results in Dhaka, Bangladesh
August 7th 2020

HIV Education, Prevention Efforts See Lukewarm Results in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Maggie L. Shaw
A 3-year endeavor to scale up HIV prevention and education efforts among men who have sex with men in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed only modest gains in the country where intercourse with a same-sex partner could mean a lifetime jail sentence.
Immunosuppression to Blame for Oral Microbiota Change in Children With HIV
August 5th 2020

Immunosuppression to Blame for Oral Microbiota Change in Children With HIV

Maggie L. Shaw
Bacterial changes in the oral cavity from immunosuppression, not HIV itself, are more likely to blame for the greater incidence of oral caries in children 6 months to 6 years, reports a study from the Department of Oral Biology at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine.
NIH Deems Kidney Transplantation Safe Between HIV-Positive Donors and Recipients
July 29th 2020

NIH Deems Kidney Transplantation Safe Between HIV-Positive Donors and Recipients

Maggie L. Shaw
HIV-positive individuals with end-stage kidney disease may now have a larger pool of kidneys available to them, with recent study results from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) showing that kidneys from HIV-positive deceased donors can be used in addition to those from HIV-negative donors.
What Factors Are Most Likely to Predict Disclosing HIV Status in the Community?
July 26th 2020

What Factors Are Most Likely to Predict Disclosing HIV Status in the Community?

Maggie L. Shaw
Having health insurance, a higher level of education, and more money were associated with a greater likelihood of caregivers disclosing their HIV status in the community, either positive or negative, while being male and living in a rural location indicated a lesser likelihood, reports AIDS Research and Therapy.
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