HIV
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HIV demographics shifting in U.S.
The number of people living with diagnosed HIV in the United States will increase to 1,232,054 by 2045, up from 917,294 in 2013, according to...
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Pharmacist-run PrEP clinic proves effective, profitable
SEATTLE – A unique pharmacy-based clinic delivered HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis to vulnerable men who have sex with men, usually on the same day...
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Revaccinate HIV-infected teens with hepatitis B vaccine
Most HIV-infected adolescents will need to be revaccinated with the HBV vaccine.
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HIV research update: March 2017
People living with HIV have a higher incidence of non AIDS-defining cancer than the general population, according to a recent study. Read about...
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Statins in HIV-positive patients are a missed opportunity
WASHINGTON – Despite high cardiovascular risk, just one-quarter of HIV-infected U.S. adults are on a statin.
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Bundled maternal HIV, well-baby visits boost ART adherence
SEATTLE – When new moms can get their well-baby visits and HIV care together, they have better antiretroviral adherence and breastfeed longer.
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Choice of protease inhibitor may impact CVD risk in HIV+ patients
Older protease inhibitors had been shown to be associated with increased CVD risk, but the newer generation of drugs had not been similarly...
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Statins may protect against HIV rebound
Statins appeared to reduce the risk of viral rebound in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy, suggesting modest antiviral activity.
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Post-exposure doxycycline halves STIs among MSM
Preventing sexually transmitted infections with post-exposure antibiotics is promising, but not ready for general practice.
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HIV vaccine could prevent 30 million cases by 2035
Global cases of HIV from 2015 to 2035 could be reduced by more than 50% if a moderately effective HIV vaccine is introduced by 2020.
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HIV research update: Late February 2017
Greater attention is needed to build a more comprehensive understanding of the rural HIV epidemic in the United States and Canada, according to a...