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Most Pregnant Women With HIV Don't Get Recommended Vaccinations

β€” Antenatal vaccines are "of utmost importance" in immunocompromising conditions like HIV

11 Hrs Ago
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'Vampire Facials' Linked to Cases of HIV. Here's What to Know About the Procedure.

Platelet-rich plasma microneedling facials are intended to rejuvenate one's skin

Apr 30, 2024
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A Closer Look at the New Statin Therapy Guidelines for Patients With HIV

Clinicians can use these recommendations to navigate primary CVD prevention efforts

Apr 02, 2024
CDC: Alarming Rise in Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease

Patients may present with bacteremia, septic arthritis

Mar 29, 2024
How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

Mar 18, 2024
CDC: Alarming Rise in Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease

Patients may present with bacteremia, septic arthritis

How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

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Dapivirine Vaginal Ring, Oral PrEP Safe for HIV Prevention in Pregnancy

Interventions needed to prevent a catastrophe in maternal and infant outcomes, says researcher

Mar 12, 2024
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Once-Weekly ART Showed Similar Efficacy for HIV as Daily ART

Virologic suppression rate was 94.2% in both groups

Mar 11, 2024
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Monthly ART Injections Top Pills for HIV Patients With Adherence Problems

Trial halted early for efficacy despite not meeting significance criteria on primary endpoint

Mar 08, 2024
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Semaglutide Cuts Liver Disease Severity in People With HIV

Weekly injections reduced liver fat by 31% at 6 months

Mar 08, 2024
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Interventions Can Reduce CVD Risk Factors in HIV Patients, Studies Show

Lowering blood pressure, cholesterol prove feasible in randomized trials

Mar 07, 2024
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'Vampire Facials' at Spa Linked to HIV Infections

Unsanitary conditions resulted in infections in three people; investigation still ongoing

Mar 07, 2024
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Semaglutide Reduced Inflammatory Biomarkers in HIV Patients With Lipohypertrophy

Levels of IL-6, high-sensitivity CRP, and soluble CD163 were decreased with the GLP-1 agonist

Mar 06, 2024
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Steep Decline in Chlamydia, Syphilis Rates 'Seals the Case' for DoxyPEP

Other data showed high uptake of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis among PrEP users

Mar 05, 2024
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Long-Acting Injectable Comparable to Oral ART for HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa

Trial is "essential first step" in exploring this public health strategy, researcher says

Mar 05, 2024
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Oldest Patient 'Cured' of HIV Still in Remission 5 Years After Transplant for AML

But it's unlikely stem cell transplants will ever be large-scale cure for HIV, says expert

Feb 14, 2024
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Fauci Will Reflect on Long Government Career in Upcoming Book

"On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service" will be published in June

Feb 08, 2024
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Most Immunocompromised Patients Clear Omicron Infections

B-cell malignancies, B-cell treatments associated with longer duration of infection

Jan 30, 2024
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Multiple Societal Factors Contribute to High HIV Risk in Transgender Women

Discrimination, homelessness, low PrEP uptake are key factors, according to CDC survey

Jan 25, 2024
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Co-Pays Hurt PrEP Use, Study Suggests

Even small increases in costs are projected to reduce PrEP fills, increase HIV infections

Jan 08, 2024
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