HIV / AIDS

TAF causes cholesterol levels to rise, but that includes levels of “good cholesterol” HDL. Researchers concluded that there is no significant difference in cardiovascular risk profiles between people taking TAF and those taking TDF.

Existing evidence has suggested a strong biological link between HIV and herpes simplex virus 2 infection.

While perinatally acquired HIV occurrence has decreased since the spread of combination antiretroviral regimens, exposure to efavirenz may increase risk of complications.

After analyzing electronic medical records from 161 patients across 90 VHA sites, investigators determined that patients initiated 94% of conversations about PrEP.

A new commentary outlines the drivers of Hispanic/Latino HIV health disparity, pointing out specific populations which would be key targets for improving HIV prevention and treatment.

Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, summarizes her ANAC 2019 presentation on polypharmacy and how it affects people living with HIV.

In an interview at ANAC 2019, Shameka L. Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, discusses the impact of cognitive training on quality of life outcomes for people with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder.

Timothy Ray Brown, formerly known as the “Berlin Patient” explains why it is important for providers to form relationships with patients and avoid stigma and judgment.

A study on chlamydia and gonorrhea shows testing rates have steadily gone up, but only half of MSM had been tested during 2016-2017 with less than one-third of tests being 3-site.

Brian Minalga, MSW, discusses research on the historical exclusion of women in HIV cure-related research.

Julie Zuñiga, PhD, RN, shares findings from her research on self-management of the dual diagnosis of HIV and diabetes.

Rasheeta Chandler, PhD, RN, emphasizes including of black women in efforts to end the HIV epidemic and discusses an app she is developing to help women access information about sexual health.

Many African men have a deeply rooted aversion to learning their HIV status. A new study sheds light on their fears and how we can counter them.

A poster presented at ANAC2019 detailed a trauma-informed care education program for nurses providing inpatient care to people living with HIV which received a positive reception from nursing professionals.

Several key populations with heightened risk for HIV face criminalization in Botswana. The Botswana Family Welfare Association targeted efforts to improve care for these key populations.

Heather Alt, BSN, RN, ACRN, CPH, discusses research on a nurse-led model for same-day initiation of antiretroviral therapy for people newly diagnosed with HIV.

An educational research study reveals positive attitudes and a willingness to provide care among pre-licensure Bachelor of Science nursing students.

Inmates at an NJ facility have their HIV treatment needs met while incarcerated but the lack of transitional care coordination has led many individuals to fall off of the care continuum upon release.

Focus groups in 3 Mbarara schools identified adolescent knowledge, attitudes, and suggestions for HIV prevention in Uganda.

A retrospective review reveals that 8 weeks may be enough time to eliminate HCV in black patients co-infected with HIV, a population which faces barriers to longer treatment courses.

Black MSM who use drugs face substantial barriers to HIV treatment and prevention. A recent study analyzed their needs first-hand by conducting in-depth interviews.

Timothy Ray Brown is the first person to ever be cured of HIV. He discusses his decision to no longer remain anonymous and why he shares his story with the world.

As HIV treatment shifts into primary care, it is important to educate NPs on HIV care and prevention in order to maintain recent gains towards ending the HIV epidemic.

Perceived and actual risk of cardiovascular disease is only weakly associated in people living with HIV. An analysis reveals that provider CVD risk discussion is significantly associated with perception of CVD susceptibility.

A new study examined young adults with perinatally acquired HIV living in South Florida in order to shed light on their lived experiences.

“My story is important only because it proves that HIV can be cured. And if something has happened, once in medical science, it can happen again,” Brown told Contagion®.

Neither infectious disease specialists nor primary care providers appear to consider PrEP care to fall within their practice, and similar debates have taken place between nurses and physicians.

A new protocol for nurse care management called NCM4HIV is designed to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness.

Shannon Weber, MSW, delivered the opening keynote at ANAC 2019 on the importance of empathy when working with people living with HIV.

People living with HIV are twice as likely as those who do not have HIV to develop cardiovascular disease, yet recent data suggest this population does not meet recommended levels of physical activity.