HIV TREATMENT

Dec 28 2024HEALTH

HIV Treatment: Pills vs. Shots – What Do People Think?

Imagine you're living with HIV and have to take pills every day. Sounds tough, right? Well, there's a newer option: a shot every month or two. But what do people think about this? Researchers asked 30 adults in the US who are currently on HIV treatment. They wanted to know if questions about their feelings and the ease of their treatment made sense. The participants...

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Older Adults with HIV: How Different Treatments Compare

Have you ever wondered how different HIV treatments work for older adults? A study took a close look at how well dolutegravir-based regimens stack up against others like raltegravir-, elvitegravir-, bictegravir-, and darunavir-based regimens. This study involved older veterans living with HIV and aimed to shed some light on real-world treatment patterns and outcomes....

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

HIV and Adherence: A Teenager's Perspective in Rural Africa

In the heart of Tanzania, there's a story unfolding about adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). These teens face a significant challenge: they're not sticking to their treatment plans. This can lead to poor health outcomes, all because they're struggling to follow their medication routines. Why is this happening? Well, life in rural areas can be tough. These teens mi...

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How BMI Affects Long-Acting HIV Meds

In early 2021, the FDA approved the first long-acting injectable antiretroviral, cabotegravir/rilpivirine (LA-CAB/RPV), for people with HIV who are doing well on their current treatment. A high body mass index (BMI)—30 kg/m² or more—is known to increase the risk of treatment failure, but there's not much data to confirm this because the studies have been small. A rec...

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