Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection Risk Higher With Immune Dysfunction
Risk for breakthrough infection higher for those with immunocompromising conditions, such as HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, solid organ transplant
13 Million Adults Delaying or Skipping Meds Due to Costs
Drug unaffordability is an issue regardless of insurance status and across private, public payers
First Long-Acting Injectable Approved for HIV PrEP
Apretude, administered every two months, is approved in adults and adolescents at risk for HIV infection
Pediatricians Can Play Key Role in HIV Testing, Prophylaxis
All youth ages 15 years or older should be offered routine screening at least once; those at increased risk should be rescreened
Number of Older People With HIV on ART Projected to Increase
Simulation model of people with HIV using ART in the U.S. projects increase in overall median age from 50 years in 2020 to 52 years in 2030
U.S. National Health Care Spending Increased 9.7 Percent in 2020
Increase was due to 36.0 percent increase in federal expenditures, mainly in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV
Vaginal ring made of silicone elastomer releases antiretroviral drug dapivirine into the vagina slowly over 28 days
Biden’s New HIV/AIDS Strategy Calls Racism a Roadblock to Victory
Strategy outlines the direction of the White House's policies, research, programs, and planning for the next three years
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
