In the Netherlands, HIV self-sampling and testing (HIVSS/ST) has become more accessible with the introduction of at-home tests around 2016. However, little data exists on how users experience this method. A recent study aimed to understand the characteristics and experiences of people using HIVSS/ST
Unprotected receptive anal intercourse is the riskiest sexual behavior for HIV transmission. To offer more choices, especially for those who prefer non-daily or occasional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), researchers are exploring on-demand, topical PrEP products. A study recently checked how well u
Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t
Schizophrenia affects how people think, feel, and act, and it also puts them at a higher risk of getting HIV. Those with both HIV and schizophrenia are more likely to die than those with just one of these conditions. Researchers haven't studied much about how well people with HIV and schizophrenia s
You might be wondering, what's the link between HIV and how our bodies handle sugar? A recent study in China aimed to clear up some confusion. This wasn't just any study; it involved multiple healthcare centers and compared HIV-positive folks on antiviral therapy with healthy people. The big questio
Imagine mixing two different drugs to see what happens. Scientists did exactly that with Albuvirtide (ABT), a new HIV drug, and Rifampicin (RIF), an antibiotic. They gave these drugs to healthy volunteers and checked their blood using advanced lab tests. Turns out, taking RIF with ABT made ABT work
You might be wondering how people living with HIV in Spain feel about their health and quality of life. The CoRIS cohort, a group of HIV patients from different parts of Spain, was studied to find out just that. We wanted to know how these people rate their health and what factors affect it. Plus, w
As President Joe Biden's time in office came to a close, he issued a surprising pardon to a familiar name in American healthcare: Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Fauci, known for his long career at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has advised seven U. S. presidents, dating back to R
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
Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre
