Patient Infected With HIV Despite Long-Term Adherence to PrEP
43-year-old man infected with strain of HIV that has become resistant to Truvada
January 2017 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for January 2017. This roundup includes...
Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence Higher in HIV-Infected Adults
Increased prevalence in HIV-infected subgroups, including women, those aged 20 to 44, non-obese
Risk of Diabetes Down With HCV SVR in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained viral response linked to reduction in risk of diabetes, trend toward reduced risk of renal failure
Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts Menopause in Women With HIV
Higher anti-müllerian hormone level at age 40 years linked to later age at final menstrual period
Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test
Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
