On-Demand vs. Daily PrEP Effective Even With Lower Sexual Frequency
December 13th 2019An analysis of participants in a trial measuring the efficacy of PrEP found that sex-driven dose timing—as opposed to daily dosing—was effective in preventing HIV, even in men who had sex less often.
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Depression Associated With Higher HIV Incidence for South African Girls
November 22nd 2019A study found that depressive symptoms are associated with higher incidence of HIV transmission for adolescent girls and young women in South Africa, with familial and social factors mediating this association.
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TAF vs. TDF: Measuring Lipid Levels in HIV Treatment
November 22nd 2019TAF 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.
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Early Intervention Programs Can Link Incarcerated Individuals to HIV Care Prior to Release
November 10th 2019Inmates 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.
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