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Hurricane Maria Tied to Poorer Health Outcomes of HIV-Positive Puerto Ricans

Researchers were specifically looking at those with a history of substance use.

Trogarzo’s Effects on Hard-to-Treat HIV Are Stable Over Two Years

Researchers followed a small group of people with highly drug-resistant virus taking Trogarzo plus an optimized background regimen.

High Rate of Viral Suppression Among Those New to HIV Care in NIH Study

The viral suppression rate in this group was considerably higher than that seen in the same clinics a decade before.

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Globally, People Who Inject Drugs Rarely Receive Proper Services

A new UNAIDS report found that only 1 percent of injection drug users live in nations that provide HIV and harm reduction services.

Same-Day Viral Load Testing Improves Treatment Outcomes in South Africans With HIV

Receiving viral load results within hours as opposed to weeks was linked to higher rates of HIV suppression and retention in medical care.

Weight Gain and Immune Activation May Be Linked in People With HIV

Researchers analyzed changes in weight and signs of inflammation among people starting HIV treatment.

Hep B Increases the Risk of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

In particular, having a high hep B viral load increases the risk of women with HIV transmitting the latter virus to their newborns.

Women, Young People and Medicaid Recipients Are More Likely to Stop PrEP

People with commercial insurance stayed on PrEP about twice as long as those covered by Medicaid.

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Monthly Injectable HIV Regimen Is Effective Among Treatment First-Timers

Participants in a study were started on daily oral drugs and then half were switched over to long-acting meds.

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Clinical trials often exclude key patient populations, including children and people living with HIV or hepatitis B or C.
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