HIV Declines Among Young People, Driving Overall Decrease in New Infections
Health
HIV Declines Among Young People, Driving Overall Decrease in New Infections
2023-05-31 18:54:57
by Dan McCue

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that estimated annual new HIV infections were 12% lower in 2021 compared to 2017, a drop from about 36,500 infections to about 32,100. According to the CDC, the... Read More

Daily Statin Reduces Heart Risk for Those With HIV
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Daily Statin Reduces Heart Risk for Those With HIV
2023-04-11 19:47:04
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Taking a daily statin medication has been found to reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among those living with HIV, the National Institutes of Health announced Tuesday. The positive outcome was identified during an interim analysis of... Read More

Early HIV Diagnosis and Treatment Key to Better Long-Term Outcomes
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Early HIV Diagnosis and Treatment Key to Better Long-Term Outcomes
2022-10-25 21:11:21
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — Starting antiretroviral treatment early in the course of HIV infection, when the immune system is stronger, results in better long-term health outcomes compared with delaying antiretroviral treatment, according to a study presented at the IDWeek Conference in Washington... Read More

Pandemic Reawakens Trauma for Those Living with HIV
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Pandemic Reawakens Trauma for Those Living with HIV
2021-07-14 14:36:31
by Alexa Hornbeck

The impact of COVID-19 has been traumatic for many, but for those living with HIV the pandemic may have reawakened feelings of social exclusion and fear with receiving a positive status.  “I'm an HIV positive person and I just survived... Read More

Global Leaders Seek to Eliminate Pediatric HIV by 2030
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Global Leaders Seek to Eliminate Pediatric HIV by 2030
2021-06-15 18:27:58
by Alexa Hornbeck

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine health services making it difficult to deliver high-quality care to pregnant women and children living with HIV. But it has also pushed global leaders to try and reinvigorate global commitments to eliminate pediatric HIV... Read More

More Research Needed on Impact of COVID-19 on HIV
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More Research Needed on Impact of COVID-19 on HIV
2021-04-09 20:12:02
by Alexa Hornbeck

BETHESDA, Md. - The National Institutes of Health released a call for research on how COVID-19 may be indirectly and directly impacting those with HIV. According to the written statement the, “COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people with or at risk... Read More

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