In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means the virus is still active in their body. Doctors and researchers are ...
WhatsApp is a popular app for chatting. It is also a tool that can help young people with HIV stick to their medication routine. This is important because taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) every day is crucial for managing HIV. However, staying on track with ART can be tough for teens. They often face unique challenges that make it hard to remember to take thei...
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...
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 ...
In Ethiopia, particularly in the Central Gondar Zone, maintaining a steady supply of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs is a big challenge. These drugs are crucial for treating HIV, but getting them to patients on time is not always easy. The problem is that supply chains often face interruptions, leading to stockouts. This is a major issue, especially in developing countrie...
Living with HIV means managing medication and sticking to medical care. Early and immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been the subject of debate about its impact on care retention. Let's first understand what we mean by non-adherence. This involves skipping appointments, missing doses, or stopping medication altogether. It is acknowl...
Ever dreamt of trading your daily pills for something easier, more convenient? For folks living with HIV in specific states in the southern half of country it is now a reality, in this case known as the long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy. This might sound like cool science fiction from the 1990s or part of a brave new world, let us really just dive in...
Cameroon faces an uphill battle with HIV it struggles with it clinically. Among those fought hard on is the North West Region of the country. This area faces a stark reality: roughly 4 out of 100 of residents are living with HIV. That's significantly higher than Cameroon's national average of 2. 7 out of 100. But when it comes to these numbers, the story doesn't sto...
Ever wondered how a two-drug HIV treatment fares in real life? Let's dive into the facts about Dolutegravir (DTG) and Lamivudine (3TC). Researchers found that people living with HIV who took this combo had high rates of virus suppression and low rates of failure, discontinuation, and drug resistance in clinical trials. But what about outside the lab? Real-world evide...
In today's world, HIV is more of a manageable condition than a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments. But folks living with HIV still face a tougher challenge when it comes to both mental and physical health. They're not only dealing with health issues, but also grappling with economic and social problems. The Positive Voices survey is a big deal in the UK. I...