In the United States, certain groups of women face a higher risk of HIV. Black and Latina women living in disadvantaged areas are particularly affected. These women often struggle with sticking to their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment. This can lead to a detectable viral load (VL), which is n
You might think that HIV only affects adults, but did you know it can also cause problems for kids who get it from their moms? Researchers recently looked at a bunch of studies to see what kind of brain and behavior issues these kids face. They found that a lot of them struggle with learning and thi
For the past 25 years, France has been monitoring HIV and hepatitis B and C among drug users through the ANRS-Coquelicot survey. This unique experiment, conducted in cities across the country, has recruited participants from various services like drug treatment centers and harm reduction facilities.
2024 has been a wild ride for medical advancements! Imagine shrinking cancer tumors with pills or genetically engineered superhero cells? Or replacing a heart valve without opening up the chest? These weren't possible two decades ago. But what made 2024 special? Let's dive in! First, GLP-1 drugs, o
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, or PCP, is a severe lung infection that often affects people living with HIV (HIV+) who have weakened immune systems. The go-to treatment for PCP is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), even though it comes with some side effects. But is TMP-SMX really the best
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the story of HIV is a complex one. The region accounts for a significant chunk of global HIV-related deaths, with many patients only discovering they have the virus when it's already in the advanced stages. But why does this happen, and what are the implications? Researchers
Ever wondered why some kids with HIV in Ethiopia need to switch from their first choice of treatment? It's a big deal because these first-line drugs are cheaper and easier to take. Researchers wanted to get to the bottom of why these treatments sometimes don't work as planned. They looked at tons of
Imagine you're living with HIV and have to take pills every day. Sounds tough, right? Well, there's a newer option: a shot every month or two. But what do people think about this? Researchers asked 30 adults in the US who are currently on HIV treatment. They wanted to know if questions about their f
Managing HIV can be tough. It's about taking meds, tracking health, dealing with symptoms, and staying emotionally strong. Past studies mainly looked at these factors once, but this nine-year study in Hunan, China, focused on how they change over time. They followed 265 people with HIV, checking in
You might wonder why babies born to moms with HIV in Kenya seem to grow a bit slower than others. Research has shown that these babies, known as HIV-exposed but uninfected, don't grow as well as children who aren't exposed to HIV. This is a big deal since most babies born to moms with HIV are actual
