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From 1997 to 2015 there was a considerable increase in HIV viral suppression rates among people living with HIV

1997 to 2015 Saw Increase in HIV Viral Suppression Rates

Lower odds of having detectable viral load for older adults and those using ISTI-based regimen
Ibalizumab has antiviral activity among patients with multidrug resistant HIV-1 infection

Ibalizumab Active in Multidrug Resistant HIV-1 Infection

Lower degree of susceptibility to ibalizumab for nine of 10 patients with virology failure, rebound
Steps should be taken to integrate treatment at the intersection of opioid use disorder and related HIV and hepatitis C virus infectious disease epidemics

Integration of Opioid, Infectious Disease Treatment Needed

Expert panel recommends five action steps for treating opioid abuse and its intersecting epidemics
Recommendations have been developed for addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African-American community; the recommendations are presented in an article published in the June issue of the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Trends in HIV/AIDS Have Worsened in African-Americans

Action plan developed for community leaders that can reduce the disparity in HIV/AIDS
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Intervention Cuts Risk for HIV in Young Transgender Women

Intervention group had greater reduction in condomless sex acts versus standard of care group
HIV and syphilis screening rates are low among adolescents who are diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease in the emergency department

HIV, Syphilis Screening Low With ED-Diagnosed PID in Adolescents

Findings among teens diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease in the emergency department
Ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor therapy is associated with worse outcomes

Protease Inhibitors May Worsen Outcomes for HIV + Heart Failure

Higher rates seen for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular mortality

July 2018 Briefing – HIV & AIDS

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for July 2018. This roundup includes...
Recommendations for antiretroviral therapy have been updated for individuals at risk of or living with HIV; the 2018 recommendations of the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel are published in the July 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Guidelines for ART Updated for Those With or at Risk for HIV

ART recommended for almost all HIV-infected; should be initiated as soon as possible post diagnosis
Few HIV tests in the southern United States are provided for black men who have sex with men even though they account for a substantial percentage of new diagnoses

Few HIV Tests Given to Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in South

6 percent of HIV tests provided go to black MSM, though they account for 36 percent of new diagnoses