HIV
A new study has found that early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with a reduced risk of viral blips in HIV patients. The research analyzed data from the US Military HIV Natural History Study, which included over 1,400 participants who were on stable suppressive ART from 1996
HIV
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted HIV testing services in Sierra Leone, with a 6% decrease in the number of tests conducted during the pandemic period compared to the pre-pandemic period. However, the research found that HIV testing rates recovered quickly after the pandemic, with a substantial 36% increase in the
HIV
A recent study published in the journal Current HIV has shed light on the increased risk of developing liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in people with HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection. The study, conducted by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine, found that individuals with HIV-HBV
HIV
Research conducted at Yale University School of Medicine, in collaboration with seven diverse health department jurisdictions, has demonstrated the importance of addressing the needs of individuals coinfected with HIV and HCV. The study, published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, highlights the benefits of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in achieving viral cure
Climate
The 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific is underway in Nadi, Fiji, from October 20 to 24, representing 38 countries and areas, and focusing on health priorities for the Region's 2.2 billion people. The meeting addresses pressing challenges such as noncommunicable and
HIV
Research has shown a strong correlation between housing instability and HIV infection, with both factors being associated with the early onset of aging-related health conditions, including frailty. A study published in the journal AIDS analyzed data from adults in HIV care collected during routine clinical visits at six sites within
HIV
Recent research from Northwestern University has highlighted key barriers to the implementation of same-day pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV clinics, particularly in areas with high HIV prevalence. The study, conducted in partnership with the Network for Implementation Science in HIV (NISH), aimed to identify factors hindering the adoption of this
HIV
As countries around the world move closer to achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals, the focus shifts to sustaining progress and preventing disruptions in the fight against HIV. According to research from the U.S. Department of State, a diagonal approach is needed to blend disease-specific funding with system-strengthening investments, ensuring
Climate
The 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific is underway in Nadi, Fiji, from October 20 to 24, representing 38 countries and areas, and focusing on health priorities for the Region's 2.2 billion people. The meeting addresses pressing challenges such as noncommunicable and
HIV
Research has shown a strong correlation between housing instability and HIV infection, with both factors being associated with the early onset of aging-related health conditions, including frailty. A study published in the journal AIDS analyzed data from adults in HIV care collected during routine clinical visits at six sites within
HIV
Recent research from Northwestern University has highlighted key barriers to the implementation of same-day pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV clinics, particularly in areas with high HIV prevalence. The study, conducted in partnership with the Network for Implementation Science in HIV (NISH), aimed to identify factors hindering the adoption of this
HIV
As countries around the world move closer to achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals, the focus shifts to sustaining progress and preventing disruptions in the fight against HIV. According to research from the U.S. Department of State, a diagonal approach is needed to blend disease-specific funding with system-strengthening investments, ensuring
