You might be wondering how people living with HIV in Spain feel about their health and quality of life. The CoRIS cohort, a group of HIV patients from different parts of Spain, was studied to find out just that. We wanted to know how these people rate their health and what factors affect it. Plus, w
As President Joe Biden's time in office came to a close, he issued a surprising pardon to a familiar name in American healthcare: Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Fauci, known for his long career at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has advised seven U. S. presidents, dating back to R
Ever wondered how a two-drug HIV treatment fares in real life? Let's dive into the facts about Dolutegravir (DTG) and Lamivudine (3TC). Researchers found that people living with HIV who took this combo had high rates of virus suppression and low rates of failure, discontinuation, and drug resistance
Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre
Imagine a big health emergency hits, like the 2014 Ebola outbreak. You'd think the main concern would be containing the virus, right? Well, it turns out that the disruption in access to other important health services can cause even more damage. During that outbreak alone, over 10, 000 people died n
Hey, Wordle fans! It's time for your daily dose of word puzzling. Did you know Wordle started as a gift and exploded into a global sensation? It's true! Josh Wardle, an engineer, made it for his partner. Soon, people everywhere were hooked. Fans even invented their own versions, like Squabble and He
HIV/AIDS continues to be a big global problem. With tech moving fast, more tools are being created to help patients think clearer and manage their health better. But, there's not much research combining all this info. Researchers are looking into how tech can make a difference. They found that usin
Young men who identify as LGBTQ+ and have sex with other men are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that can significantly reduce this risk, but adherence can be tricky. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are emerging as a promising way to help thes
In today's world, HIV is more of a manageable condition than a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments. But folks living with HIV still face a tougher challenge when it comes to both mental and physical health. They're not only dealing with health issues, but also grappling with economic and s
Even after years of government efforts to educate people about HIV, the number of new HIV cases among women in Indonesia is rising. This is happening at the same time as a noticeable lack of complete understanding about HIV among these women. One of the main challenges for the Indonesian government
