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FDA Approves Gilead’s Single-Tablet HIV Regimen Biktarvy
Biktarvy (bictegravir + tenofovir alafenamide + emtricitabine) 101
Chart of Approved and Experimental HIV Medications

Switching HIV Meds to New Tenofovir Tied to Weight Gain

People who switched from tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to tenofovir alafenamide gained weight regardless of other meds.

Switching HIV Meds to Biktarvy Is Safe, Effective Among Seniors

Pooled results from recent studies found a high rate of full viral suppression and no major safety concerns.

Even With New, Bone-Friendly HIV Regimens, More Bone Research Is Needed

This is especially the case for people globally who don’t have access to such newer regimens.
Emily Goodrow and Peter Staley

Drug Company Antitrust Trial Gets 2022 Court Date

Advocates claim Gilead and others unfairly limited competition for HIV combination pills.

What’s the Skinny on Bone Health for People With HIV?

Researchers have called for revised treatment guidelines to address the higher risk of fracture in the HIV population.
Descovy and Truvada

TAF Versus TDF: What’s the Difference?

Are You in for Integrase-Driven Weight Gain?

Researchers at George Washington University take a look.
Antiretroviral Drugs to Treat HIV Infection

U.S. Government Updates HIV Treatment Guidelines

The latest revision recognizes the importance of treatment as prevention.

Biktarvy Maintains High Efficacy for Three Years in Clinical Trials

The integrase inhibitor–based HIV regimen was compared with dolutegravir-based regimens.

Switching to New Tenofovir Linked to Rise in BMI and Cardiovascular Risk

This finding from a study of people switching from TDF to TAF for HIV treatment may also have implications for those on PrEP.

Who Gains Weight After Switching to Integrase Inhibitors?

Researchers at George Washington University take a look.

Switching Back to Older Tenofovir Improves Lipid Levels

The newer tenofovir formulation can raise cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but these changes are reversible.

The International AIDS Society Conference’s Most Vital Findings

A roundup of POZ’s reporting on studies presented at the Mexico City conference about HIV treatment, vaccines, PrEP and other concerns.

Only Subnormal Kidney Function May Get Boost From Switch to New Tenofovir

Swiss researchers analyzed shifts in kidney function among those switching from the old form of the HIV medication to the new one.

Biktarvy Suppresses HIV Well in Women and Those With Drug Resistance

Currently, Gilead Sciences’ HIV regimen is not approved to treat drug-resistant virus.

CROI 2019: So Much More Than an HIV Cure Extravaganza

The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle saw many important studies that are advancing the fight against HIV.
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