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One PrEP Regimen Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension, Statin Use Over Another

— Use of TAF associated with increased risks within 2 years versus TDF, retrospective study finds

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USPSTF Backs New Options for HIV Prevention; Occupational Radiation Exposure

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Aug 26, 2023
Deadly Milkshakes; Masks Back at College Campus; Task Force Updates PrEP Guidance

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Aug 23, 2023
HIV Patient With Movement Disorder Has Different Symptoms on Left and Right Sides

An unusual manifestation of cerebral toxoplasmosis

Aug 21, 2023
Adcetris Plus Chemo Effective in HIV-Related Hodgkin Lymphoma

Researchers call study "practice changing," although outside experts urge caution

Aug 04, 2023
HIV Patient With Movement Disorder Has Different Symptoms on Left and Right Sides

An unusual manifestation of cerebral toxoplasmosis

Adcetris Plus Chemo Effective in HIV-Related Hodgkin Lymphoma

Researchers call study "practice changing," although outside experts urge caution

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Success With HIV-to-HIV Kidney Transplants

All donors did well after nephrectomies, and all recipients continue to have functioning kidneys

Jul 31, 2023
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Infant Boys Better at Resisting HIV Than Girls?

Innate immune system differences in early life may be the key, researcher says

Jul 26, 2023
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Uncontrolled HIV a Risk Factor for Severe Mpox, Global Analysis Confirms

Greater risk for mpox hospitalization, death in immunosuppressed people living with HIV

Jul 26, 2023
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People With HIV Had Only a Modest Reduction in Death During Omicron Wave

Mortality rates among hospitalized patients were 20% versus 10% for people without HIV

Jul 26, 2023
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Another HIV Patient Possibly Cured With Stem Cell Transplant

But this case is unique, researchers say

Jul 25, 2023
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Statin Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in People With HIV

Reduction in MACE did not come with serious adverse events

Jul 24, 2023
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Near-Zero Risk of HIV Transmission With Low Viral Loads

"These data provide a powerful opportunity to destigmatize HIV," researchers say

Jul 23, 2023
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Long-Acting Injection Preferred Over Daily Pills for PrEP

Cabotegravir wins by a mile to prevent HIV infection

Jul 20, 2023
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Circumcision May Be Protective Against HIV in Men Who Have Sex With Men

Voluntary medical procedure offers another option for prevention

Jul 20, 2023
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Lisa Marie Presley's Cause of Death; End of AIDS? Human-Animal COVID Transmission

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jul 14, 2023
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Dolutegravir Switch Maintains Second-Line HIV Suppression

Transition from ritonavir-boosted PI could cut pill burden, reduce toxicity and drug interactions

Jun 26, 2023
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Ukraine's Mobile Medical Teams Duck Rockets

Public health expert describes pivot to provide medical aid in war-torn Ukraine

Jun 23, 2023
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Biden Picks Next CDC Director

Mandy Cohen has "proven track record protecting Americans' health and safety," the president says

Jun 16, 2023
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Missing Doc's Abandoned Car Found; Weak Legs and Heart Failure; HIV on the Decline

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 24, 2023
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