HIV
From the Journals
Oral pomalidomide effective against Kaposi’s sarcoma
Derivative of thalidomide with immunomodulatory, antiangiogenic, and antiproliferative properties was well tolerated and effective against Kaposi’...
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HIV research update: Late November 2016
Antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy was not associated with preterm birth, a recent study found. Read about this and other notable items in...
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Rising injectable drug use among whites may reverse declining HIV infection rates
Shifts in injectable drug use behaviors among whites could threaten years of declining HIV rates in the U.S., according to a federal report.
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HIV research update: Early November 2016
Cryptococcal meningitis is one of the causes of acute vision loss in HIV-positive pregnant/postpartum females, according to a recent study. Read...
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‘Active referrals’ boost HIV testing in Kenyan children
An active referral program boosted HIV testing of Kenyan children of HIV-positive adults and turned up previously undetected HIV cases, but many...
Conference Coverage
PrEP adoption lagging behind awareness in high-risk population
Awareness about preexposure prophylaxis is increasing among men who have sex with men at high risk for HIV infection, but that increased knowledge...
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Dapivirine vaginal ring cuts new HIV-1 infections
The dapivirine vaginal ring reduced the rate of new HIV-1 infection by 31% in a phase III trial involving high-risk women in sub-Saharan Africa....
Article
Make HIV testing of adolescents routine
Dr. Kristina K. Bryant encourages you to make HIV testing of adolescents routine.
From the Journals
HIV research update: Late October 2016
Interventions are needed to increase HIV PrEP use by at-risk women, according to a study of commercially insured persons in the U.S. Read about...
Conference Coverage
Multidose metronidazole may be better option for trichomoniasis treatment
Current CDC guidance recommends multidose treatment only for women with HIV, but findings from a meta-analysis suggest all women with...
Conference Coverage
Inpatient telemedicine could bridge infectious disease specialist gap
NEW ORLEANS – Telemedicine inpatient consultations are a relatively new component in health care, but they could help address the problem of...