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

Long-term salvage therapy without NRTIs suppressed HIV in nearly 80% of those who remained in care.

Pharma giants made agreements to keep prices high and block competition for generics, the civil lawsuit alleges.

This will provide free PrEP to as many as 200,000 uninsured Americans until 2030.

Only one company will sell a version of the HIV prevention pill Truvada. When others go to market, prices will likely drop further.

Two men claim they developed bone and kidney problems after taking TDF. A related class action lawsuit has also been filed.

A recent study analyzed kidney parameters among those with HIV who were treated for hep C with the regimen.

Largest-ever analysis of bone loss in the HIV population found that treating hep C, taking vitamin D and exercising might be preventive.

People with HIV taking Viread, especially if combined with Norvir, should receive regular kidney monitoring.

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a generic formulation of Gilead Sciences’ antiretroviral Truvada.

Although more research on antiretroviral linked bone loss is needed, the overall health benefits of early treatment outweigh such a risk.

A recent study stresses the importance of osteoporosis screening for HIV-positive men older than 50.

Researchers have made progress in developing a microbicide enema that protects against contracting HIV through anal sex.

New trial compares Descovy to Truvada.

Koen Van Rompay hopes to stop mother-to-child transmission of Zika virus, just like he did with HIV.