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HIV
Extended Study Follow-up Highlights Need for Improved Support for Engaging Those Who Inject Drugs Living With HIV in Treatment
September 05, 2021
The researchers suggest that additional support may be needed to ensure continuous and potentially increased use of antiretroviral treatment and medication for opioid use disorders and subsequent viral suppression.
One HIV Vaccine Fails While a First-of-its-Kind mRNA Vaccine Trial is Set to Begin
September 02, 2021
Johnson & Johnson’s experimental HIV vaccine, which uses the same technology as its COVID-19 vaccine, was found to not be effective at preventing infection.
First-of-its-Kind mRNA Vaccine Trial Reinvigorates Hope for Effective HIV Vaccine
September 01, 2021
Moderna's phase 1 trial of mRNA vaccine against HIV is deigned to enroll 40 patients.
Health Plan Leaders Can Step Up, Lead on PrEP Services
August 02, 2021
Amida Care’s Doug Wirth says they should work with state-level officials to make sure services are covered after Biden administration’s guidance that coverage is mandatory.
Gilead Reports Positive Results for Lenacapavir, Semiannual HIV Treatment
August 01, 2021
The favorable results could mean a new treatment option for patients with HIV whose disease has not responded to other treatments. They may also be another step toward HIV treatment that doesn’t depend on daily pills.
Biden Budget Proposes Increased Funding for Ending HIV, But Not for Hepatitis Programs
June 05, 2021
Biden is proposing a $46 million increase to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs and $20 million for HUD’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program. However, no increases were planned for hepatitis programs.
AIDS Group Says ACA Plan Copay Accumulators are More Common Than Not
May 10, 2021
Copay accumulators are a common feature in health insurance plans sold on the ACA exchanges, according to a recent report from an AIDS advocacy group that wants the Biden administration to reverse a decision made by the Trump administration that allowed continued use of accumulators.
Are People Living With HIV More Vulnerable to COVID-19?
May 03, 2021
The jury is still out, but the evidence is accumulating that people with HIV with comorbidities such as diabetes may be at greater risk for hospitalization from COVID-19.
Access to Virtual HIV Prevention, HIV care and Gender Affirming Care in Rural Areas Expands
May 02, 2021
Improvements in prevention toward HIV is starting in Texas through Texas Health Action. The health organization is creating a virtual HIV prevention service available toward HIV care and gender affirming care in rural areas.
HIV As a Chronic Disease: Study Shows Link Between Neurocognitive Impairment, Quality of Life
April 06, 2021
Findings add to the understanding of the challenges that people living with HIV face now that it is a more manageable, long-term condition.