The journey from prison back to life can be really hard, especially for those living with HIV and opioid use disorder. To figure out how methadone can help these individuals stay connected to HIV care, a study was done. The study had two groups; one group received methadone before their release, wh
When it comes to making decisions about sharing individual genetic research results, people living with HIV have strong opinions. A study in Uganda asked 221 people receiving HIV care what role they wanted in deciding how to get information from genetic research. Most participants (122, 55. 2%) want
In a bustling medical center in Northern Taiwan, a thought-provoking study brought attention to metabolic syndrome among those living with HIV. This study didn't just look at one factor, but dug deep into multiple aspects. The study hoped to shine a light on what puts people with HIV at ris
Picture this: doctors trying to find TB in HIV patients, who have weakened immune systems. This isn't an easy job. They have multiple tests, but each one has its flaws. So, let's think about the combined power of two tests. Why would combining tests help? Imagine combining clues from a urin
Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.
Let's talk about the liver health of women living with HIV. They have been prescribed a type of medicine that is not invasive, also known as integrase strand-transfer inhibitors, or INSTIs. These medicines are used to treat HIV by blocking an enzyme that the virus needs to replicate. They have be
The world of medicine is always on the hunt for new ways to help the human body. There is an interesting case of scientists working with what can be described as a vaccine. This unique vaccine is made from what they call a "HIV envelope glycoprotein (Env) immunogens. " by stabilising it which is
Living with HIV means managing medication and sticking to medical care. Early and immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been the subject of debate about its impact on care retention. Let's first understand what we mean by non-adherence. This involves skipping appointments, mis
Ever dreamt of trading your daily pills for something easier, more convenient? For folks living with HIV in specific states in the southern half of country it is now a reality, in this case known as the long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy. This might sound like cool science fiction fr
China is home to millions of people with HIV/AIDS, many of whom rely on antiretroviral drugs to survive. These drugs are a lifeline, but accessing them can be tough. There is not much info on the practical challenges these patients face. It is important to understand the difficulties patients might
