Alcohol Consumption Linked to Lower Bone Formation Markers in Patients With HIV
Greater alcohol consumption is associated with lower serum bone formation markers in patients living with HIV.
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FDA Announces Launch of Interactive, Mobile-Friendly Database for PEPFAR Antiretrovirals
The US FDA has issued a statement to announce the launch of an interactive database that provides information on the ART currently available for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
HIV Vaccine Ineffective, Clinical Trial Halted
The agency sponsored the trial, which was being conducted in South Africa, CNN reported.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Contributes Considerably to HIV Acquisition
A substantial number of HIV infections are likely attributable to pre-existing infection with the herpes simplex virus type 2.
Meta-Analysis: Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk in Patients Living With HIV
The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.
Are Screen-Out Rates the Reason for Women Being Underrepresented in HIV Trials?
In a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, researchers hypothesized that the underrepresentation of women in HIV intervention trials in the United States may be a result of higher clinical trial screen-out rates in women compared with men.
Self-Tests Encourage Awareness and Treatment of HIV Infection
A recent study sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined the effects of internet-distributed HIV self-tests on disease awareness and diagnosis among men who have sex with men (MSM). This group accounts for more than two-thirds of people diagnosed with HIV infections, and approximately 1 in 6 MSM who are infected is…
New HIV Infections Remained Stable in US From 2013 to 2017
From 2013 to 2017, the number of new HIV infections remained stable, and only 18.1% of the 1.2 million people with indications for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) had been prescribed the medication in 2018.
Low Clinician Adherence Reported for Hepatitis C, HIV Guidelines
Clinician adherence to screening protocols for patients with hepatitis B (HBV), as well as to treatment guidelines for those with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is suboptimal.
Increasing HIV Drug Resistance in Newly Diagnosed Infants
Researchers examined the prevalence of HIV drug resistance patterns among HIV-infected infants using 3 nationally representative surveys in South Africa that evaluated the effectiveness of national programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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