AIDS

HIV & Injection Drug Use: Trends & Learning Lessons

HIV & Injection Drug Use: Trends & Learning Lessons | Opinion Article

March 20, 2013

Although the number of HIV infections among injecting drug users dropped by half over the past decade, the NHBS data showed that testing rates for the virus also decreased.

Fall Risks High for Those With HIV | News Brief

February 21, 2013

Middle-aged patients infected with HIV appear to have a high risk for falls. A study found that multiple comorbidities, medications, and functional impairment were predictive of falls. Of 359 subjects, 250 persons (70%) reported no falls; 109 (30%) had one fall or more; and 66 (18%) were recurrent fallers.…

Comparing Rural and Urban Care in HIV

Comparing Rural and Urban Care in HIV | Feature

January 22, 2013

While patients with HIV/AIDS who live in non-urban areas share many of the same characteristics of those who live in urban areas, there are important differences that can impact healthcare access and outcomes. Better representation of these patients in research is warranted.

FDA Approves Fulyzaq, First Anti-Diarrheal Drug for HIV/AIDS Patients | Feature

December 31, 2012

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients taking antiretroviral therapy, a combination of medicines used to treat HIV infection.

Diarrhea is experienced by many HIV/AIDS patients and is a common reason why patients discontinue or switch their antiretroviral therapies.…

Guidelines: Improving Retention & Treatment Adherence in HIV

Guidelines: Improving Retention & Treatment Adherence in HIV | Feature

December 13, 2012

An international panel has unveiled recommendations for optimizing entry and retention in care and improving antiretroviral therapy adherence.

Making the Case for Earlier ART in HIV

Making the Case for Earlier ART in HIV | Feature

September 14, 2012

In an analysis of people with early HIV infection, researchers have found that a limited period of antiretroviral therapy (ART) during this time appears to modestly delay the need for subsequent initiation of long-term ART.

International AIDS Society 2012 Meeting

International AIDS Society 2012 Meeting | Conference Coverage

August 23, 2012

New research was presented at AIDS 2012, the 19th International AIDS Conference, from July 22-27  in Washington, DC. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.…

Managing HIV: A Call to Action for Primary Care Physicians

Managing HIV: A Call to Action for Primary Care Physicians | Feature

August 2, 2012

A survey of HIV primary care providers has revealed a shifting landscape in their ability to treat the growing number of patients living with HIV.

Have We Found a Cure for HIV?

Have We Found a Cure for HIV? | Medical Blog

July 31, 2012

Over 30 years into the epidemic, there is renewed hope that a cure for HIV may have been found following the presentation of two HIV cases at the 19th annual International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C, last week. Two men who were diagnosed with both HIV and cancer appear to be cured of the HIV virus.…

HIV: From Prevention to Care and Treatment

HIV: From Prevention to Care and Treatment | Feature

May 30, 2012

New data from the CDC suggest that the prevalence of HIV testing and linkage to care are high, but continued efforts are warranted to increase prevention counseling and retention in HIV care. HIV testing within practices can lead to more diagnoses and treatment.

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