HIV patients
Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has identified a concerning trend in the aging HIV population. With over 50% of people living with HIV in the United States now over the age of 50, the study reveals that the immune system's dysfunction with age contributes to
HIV patients
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Centre of Excellence for Health, Immunity Infections (CHIP) has found an association between the use of raltegravir, an integrase strand-transfer inhibitor (INSTI), and higher mortality rates in HIV patients. The study, published in eClinicalMedicine, analyzed data from
HIV patients
Research findings presented in a new study published in Comprehensive Psychiatry have revealed that HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) remain a significant public health concern among people living with HIV (PWH) in Africa, even with the widespread implementation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The study, conducted by researchers from the
HIV patients
A recent study published in the Journal of Lipids in Health and Disease has found that the use of cotrimoxazole is associated with lower total and non-high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels in people with HIV. The research, conducted by a team of researchers at the Division of Pulmonology, Kiruddu National
HIV patients
Research published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents has highlighted the significance of rapid initiation of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in achieving favorable hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment outcomes among people with HIV (PWH). A retrospective cohort study conducted at a medical center in Taiwan found that integrating HCV treatment
HIV patients
A recent study published in the AIDS journal suggests that statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, may offer additional cardiovascular benefits for individuals with HIV infection beyond what is expected from their cholesterol-lowering effects. The research found that statin use was associated with a suppression of Th1-type immune responses,
HIV patients
People with HIV are at high risk of recurrent cardiovascular events, particularly those with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Researchers from the University Medical Center Utrecht studied a large cohort of individuals with HIV and controls without HIV to estimate the 10-year recurrence risk and the potential benefits of guideline-recommended interventions.
HIV patients
A new study has highlighted the importance of awareness among healthcare professionals about the atypical manifestations of secondary syphilis, particularly in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. According to a report published in Case Reports in Medicine, a 46-year-old man with HIV Stage II presented with extensive condyloma lata
HIV patients
People living with HIV-1 who chronically use opioids are at elevated risk of developing HIV-associated neurological disorders (HAND) due to persistent inflammation. A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology found that microglia, innate immune cells in the brain, are the principal HIV-1 reservoir in the central nervous system and
HIV patients
According to a recent study published in the journal Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International, chronic hepatitis E (HEV) poses a significant risk to the liver health of immunocompromised individuals, including organ transplant recipients, HIV-positive patients, and those with hematological malignancies. HEV can induce acute self-limiting illnesses or persistent infections, and
HIV patients
Research on HIV/AIDS has recently been published, revealing a significant difference in mortality rates between people living with HIV (PLWH) and the general population in Spain. According to the study, people living with HIV aged 25-54 years had similar incidence rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke as
HIV patients
Research conducted by investigators from the University of South Carolina has uncovered a significant association between childhood sexual abuse and late-life depression in adults living with HIV. According to the study, all forms of childhood sexual abuse were linked to depression in older adults, with the highest risk associated with
