Prophylactic Statin Therapy Can Reduce Cardiovascular Events in People with HIV
July 24th 2023A new study shows the use of statin therapy in a primary prevention cohort of patients with HIV on antiretroviral therapy was associated with a 35% reduction in risk of cardiovascular events. The data is being reported at the International AIDS Society Conference.
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Almost Zero Risk of Sexually Transmitting HIV From People on ART with Low Levels of Virus
July 23rd 2023New study demonstrates benefit of adhering to treatment regimen and also calls for simplifying viral testing in other parts of the world where updated panels technology may not be available.
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Rising Threat: Evaluating Salmonella Treatment Options Amid Antimicrobial Resistance
May 15th 2023Empiric therapy for severe Salmonella disease remains effective, but fluoroquinolone resistance calls for a shift towards trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole as the preferred oral treatment for non-severe cases.
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Patient Perspectives on Rectal Administration for Recurrent C difficile Infection
May 15th 2023A study of patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) found that Rebyota, a rectally administered live biotherapeutic, was considered easy, quick, and appealing due to the lack of bowel preparation.
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