March 16th 2025
Carl Schmid, executive director, HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute, explains how a Supreme Court case could have far reaching implications for greater health screenings and preventative services beyond HIV and hepatitis.
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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Speed of Processing Training Resulted in Significant Improvements for Individuals With HAND
November 8th 2019There is a vast unmet need for non-pharmacological treatment strategies to protect and improve cognitive function in the approximately 50% of adults living with HIV who experience HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder.
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Dispatching Nurses to Test for STIs Exponentially Increased Screening Rates at a New York Clinic
November 8th 2019The number of STI screenings increased exponentially from 369 rectal and pharyngeal swabs performed in 2015 prior to policy implementation to 865 swabs in 2016, 1474 swabs in 2017, and 1889 swabs in 2018.
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