Disseminated Tuberculosis in Refugees Without HIV: Diagnosis and Treatment
Treating refugee patients with severe disseminated tuberculosis without HIV infection presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
HIV/AIDS
Less Than 40% of All US Adults Have Ever Had HIV Testing
In the 50 local jurisdictions with concentration of most new HIV infections, testing was 46.9 percent.
AHA Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in HIV
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association was published in Circulation, with the purpose of providing a thorough review of available evidence on HIV-associated cardiovascular disease.
A Global Meta-Analysis on HIV, HCV, and HBV in People Who Inject Drugs
Investigators assessed country, regional, and global incidence of serologically confirmed HIV, anti-hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis B virus prevalence according to gender in people who inject drugs.
Majority of Adolescent Sexual Minority Males Do Not Test for HIV
Investigators examined the association between minor consent laws for HIV testing/treatment and testing behavior in adolescent sexual minority males.
World Health Organization: Five-Year Plan to Address 10 Biggest Global Health Threats
In an effort to effectively address global health concerns, the WHO has announced the 13th General Programme of Work, a 5-year strategic plan spanning from 2019 to 2023.
HIV & Cancer Risk: Expert Interview
Although rates of AIDS-defining malignancies have declined in recent decades, cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in people living with HIV.
Mental Health Problems in Adolescents With HIV: Overview & Expert Interview
Adolescents infected with HIV have a greater risk for psychiatric hospitalizations compared with those not infected with HIV.
CDC Finds Many Adults Have Never Been Tested for HIV
Nearly 40% of women and more than 50% of men had never been tested for HIV between 2011 and 2015.
Primary Care Providers Key in Prevention of New HIV Infections
HIV cases are increasing among young, healthy adults who will turn to primary care for advice, testing, and treatment.
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