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Zero HIV transmission rate when viral load suppressed
This study comprised 782 serodiscordant male gay couples.
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Noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers have high rates of obesity
NEW ORLEANS – Obesity and reactive airway disease are more prevalent in noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers.
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Increased sudden death risk in HIV linked to cardiac fibrosis
SEATTLE – Time to add fibrosis to defibrillator implantation criteria?
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Repeat VTE risk heightened in HIV patients
SEATTLE – Two studies detail the risk factors of first-time venous thromboembolism and heightened incidence of repeat VTE in patients with HIV.
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Opioid overdose risk greater among HIV patients
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Accessibility and Uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention in the VHA
To increase access, the National PrEP Working Group is expanding outreach outside of primary care and among nonspecialists, ensuring uniformly...
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Poor COPD management might increase MI risk in HIV
SEATTLE – Underuse of long-acting inhalers is an issue.
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Caring for aging HIV-infected patients requires close attention to unrelated diseases
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Heart failure outcomes are worse in select HIV-infected individuals
Rates of 30-day HF readmission, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality are worse among individuals with a low CD4 count or...
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Adult HIV patients should receive standard vaccinations, with caveats
Vaccine development plans should include patients with HIV and other at-risk populations who often carry much of the disease burden.