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Many HIV-infected patients have rapid and successful immune and virological response to antiretroviral therapy

Rapid, Successful Response to ART for Many Patients With HIV

Factors associated with virological success include having undetectable viral load, use of three drugs
For men who have sex with men and are receiving HIV medical care

Unmet Needs for Non-HIV Care in Men Who Have Sex With Men

About 23 percent have unmet need for dental care, 19 percent have unmet need for eye or vision care
There seems to be a trend toward increased HIV testing and earlier HIV diagnosis among men who have sex with men

Increased HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

Data from 21 jurisdictions show higher percentages with negative HIV test 12 months before diagnosis
A social support intervention can improve social support and quality of life for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Social Support Intervention Helps Those Living With HIV/AIDS

Net values of objective support score, usage of support increase after intervention

August 2016 Briefing – HIV & AIDS

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for August 2016. This roundup includes...
For HIV-infected adults

Major Depressive Disorder Ups Acute MI Risk in HIV-Infected

HIV-infected adults with major depressive disorder have ~30 percent increased risk for AMI
Lymphatic filariasis

Lymphatic Filariasis Linked to Higher Risk of HIV Infection

Population-based study in Tanzania shows lymphatic filariasis is an independent risk factor for HIV infection

July 2016 Briefing – HIV & AIDS

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for July 2016. This roundup includes...
The U.S. prescription drug abuse epidemic has increased the risk of HIV outbreaks in rural and suburban communities

Rapid HIV Transmission Seen in Injection Drug Users in Rural U.S.

Indiana case offers a lesson for other rural communities
The social networking app Grindr is feasible for distributing HIV self-test kits to men who have sex with men

Grindr Feasible for Distributing HIV Self-Tests to High-Risk MSM

Feasible for distribution of kits to black, Latino men who have sex with men in Los Angeles