Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, or PCP, is a severe lung infection that often affects people living with HIV (HIV+) who have weakened immune systems. The go-to treatment for PCP is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), even though it comes with some side effects. But is TMP-SMX really the best
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the story of HIV is a complex one. The region accounts for a significant chunk of global HIV-related deaths, with many patients only discovering they have the virus when it's already in the advanced stages. But why does this happen, and what are the implications? Researchers
Ever wondered why some kids with HIV in Ethiopia need to switch from their first choice of treatment? It's a big deal because these first-line drugs are cheaper and easier to take. Researchers wanted to get to the bottom of why these treatments sometimes don't work as planned. They looked at tons of
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 f
Managing HIV can be tough. It's about taking meds, tracking health, dealing with symptoms, and staying emotionally strong. Past studies mainly looked at these factors once, but this nine-year study in Hunan, China, focused on how they change over time. They followed 265 people with HIV, checking in
You might wonder why babies born to moms with HIV in Kenya seem to grow a bit slower than others. Research has shown that these babies, known as HIV-exposed but uninfected, don't grow as well as children who aren't exposed to HIV. This is a big deal since most babies born to moms with HIV are actual
Did you know that about 40% of people with HIV face brain problems called neurocognitive impairment (NCI)? This issue can mess up their daily lives, make it tough to stick to their HIV meds, and even shorten their lifespan. Many things can cause NCI in HIV patients, like taking the wrong meds, getti
Cryptococcal meningitis is a big problem for people with HIV, especially when the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans gets into their brain. Researchers in Libreville, Gabon, wanted to find out how common it is for HIV patients with neurological symptoms to have Cryptococcus antigen in their urine. They
You might think that exercising is the last thing on the mind of older people living with HIV. But did you know that less than half of these folks meet the recommended exercise levels? A recent study aimed to understand what drives older, sedentary people with HIV to join exercise trials. Researcher
In the bustling city of Cape Town, many young women who have left school are facing a daunting set of challenges. A new study delved into the surprising connections between these girls' actions and their potentially dangerous decisions. Researchers sat down with 500 young women to chat about their b
