ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY

Jul 25 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for HIV Treatment: South African Men's Take on Long-Acting Injections

In South Africa, men who are not straight face big problems with HIV. They have a hard time sticking to their daily HIV medicine. This makes it tough to keep the virus under control. Things like hiding their status, feeling ashamed, and dealing with partners make it even harder. A new kind of HIV medicine is coming. It is an injection that lasts a long time. This co...

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May 22 2025HEALTH

India's Fight Against HIV: A Dual Approach to Health

India is home to around 2. 54 million people living with HIV. This figure is an estimate. The actual number could be as low as 2. 16 million or as high as 3. 03 million. The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the "Test and Treat" strategy has significantly improved the lifespan of those living with HIV. However, this progress has also led to an increase...

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May 10 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Concerns in Ghana's HIV Community

In Ghana, a significant worry has emerged in the health sector. People living with HIV face an increased risk of heart problems. This is due to a mix of factors, including lifestyle choices and the long-term use of HIV medications. A recent investigation focused on this issue in the Western Region of Ghana. The study aimed to understand how big the problem is. It lo...

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

The Pregnancy Puzzle: How Cabotegravir Works During Pregnancy

The fight against HIV is a significant global health goal. The aim is to stop mothers from passing the virus to their babies. This is known as vertical transmission. Scientists have made big steps forward. They have developed antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). These treatments have greatly reduced the spread of HIV. However, there...

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

The Future of HIV Treatment: A Look at Long-Action Injections

In the fight against HIV, there is a new player in town. Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) is gaining traction. This approach is not just another pill. It is a shot that lasts for months. This is a game-changer for those living with HIV. It is also a big deal for those who have built up resistance to many drugs. The science behind these inject...

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Apr 04 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Threat: Cryptococcal Infection Among HIV Patients

Cryptococcal infection is a major killer of people living with HIV. It is especially dangerous in places where access to HIV treatment and proper diagnosis is limited. A recent study took a close look at how common this infection is among HIV patients. It also examined how the body's immune system and the virus itself are linked to this infection. The study focused ...

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Kids, HIV, and T-Cells: The Inside Story

Imagine a microscopic war zone inside a child's body. This isn't a fantasy; it's a real fight between HIV and the body's defense mechanisms. The body's defense team includes special agents called CD4+ T-cells. These cells come in two main types: naive and memory. Naive cells are like fresh recruits, making up about 90% of the CD4+ T-cell population in newborns. They ...

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

How HIV affects body weight in Eastern Ethiopia

HIV has been a heavyweight on global health for a long time. A simple way to check if a person's weight is healthy is to use Body Mass Index (BMI). In many places with few resources, BMI is a big deal for folks starting HIV treatment. It can show if they might get sick or even worse. In Ethiopia, especially in the east, not much is known about how BMI changes ...

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Staying on Track: Mobile Health and Antiretroviral Therapy

These days, mobile health or mHealth technologies are super popular. But guess what? We don't know much about how these apps and tools help people with HIV who also deal with substance use disorders. The big question is: Which mHealth system features can really make a difference in keeping these folks on track with their antiretroviral therapy? You might be wonderin...

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