Tag: Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV
October 2019 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for October 2019. This roundup includes...
Syringe Exchange Program Has Positive Impact on HIV Diagnoses
Estimated 10,592 HIV diagnoses averted in Philadelphia, 1,891 diagnoses in Baltimore over 10 years
Tesamorelin May Aid Patients With HIV, Fatty Liver Disease
Tesamorelin significantly reduced hepatic fat fraction compared with placebo
California Pharmacists Can Dispense HIV Prevention Meds Without Rx
Medications include both preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis
Isoniazid Tx to Prevent TB Ups Risks During HIV+ Pregnancy
Deferring treatment until after delivery appears to be safer option
September 2019 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for September 2019. This roundup includes...
Emergency Departments Need to Up HIV Testing, Linkage to Care
Just under half of HIV-positive patients in South African emergency departments virally suppressed
Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in PrEP Awareness, Discussions
Black and Hispanic men who have sex with men less likely to be aware, have discussed PrEP than whites
HIV Infection May Raise Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Risk similar to known factors such as hypertension and diabetes
Scientists Use Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR in Attempt to Cure HIV
Attempt failed, but tool appears precise and safe and holds promise
