HIV

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.

Commonly Prescribed Diabetes Drug May Be Useful in Fight Against HIV

April 01, 2021

If replicated in future studies, the findings have important implications for the millions of people living with HIV, many of which display signs of residual viral replication despite treatment.

HIV Med Market To Reach $28B in 2029

March 08, 2021

Market research firm sees growth in sales for injectable therapies developed with an eye toward improving adherence. Sales in pre-exposure prophylaxis are also projected to increase.

Jury Still Out on Whether Telehealth Is a Plus or Minus for HIV Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 08, 2021

The rapid implementation of telehealth viewed favorably by providers involved in HIV care yet there are conflicting results on how well it facilitates patient retention.

HIV Patients Have Worse COVID-19 Outcomes than Counterparts

February 03, 2021

The findings suggest patients with HIV should be recategorized to "increased risk" when looking at COVID-19 underlying medical conditions.

Preference of HIV Prevention Products

January 28, 2021

A majority of participants reported a likelihood of using LAIs.

Expanding Medicaid Eligibility Increases HIV Diagnoses

January 27, 2021

Expanding public health insurance may help curb the HIV epidemic.

Study Emphasizes Knowledge Disparity for HIV and AIDS

January 22, 2021

There needs to be more support for those at a socioeconomic disadvantage.

5 developments to watch for in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention in 2021

January 08, 2021

Injectable treatments may start to replace daily pills.

Telehealth Offers Way to Deliver PrEP to HIV Patients

January 05, 2021

Telehealth can help deliver PrEP to patients.

CRISPR Gene-Editing Shows Promise Against HIV

January 04, 2021

New research by shows how one of the major scientific breakthroughs of recent years might be used to eliminate HIV infection.

ViiV Healthcare Receives FDA Approval for Drug to Treat Adults with HIV-1

August 08, 2020

Dovato lets adults with HIV reduce the number of antiretroviral therapies they take, while maintaining efficacy and a high barrier to resistance comparable to tenofovir-based regimens.

Famed AIDS Researcher Finds That the Sickest Patients Could Hold the Key to Beating COVID-19

July 23, 2020

Dr. David Ho, who developed the HIV cocktail, has isolated antibodies he says could be used to create treatments for COVID-19.

Will Descovy Undermine Efforts to End the HIV Epidemic?

March 11, 2020

Gilead, Harvard infectious disease expert disagree

Trump Program Broadens Access to HIV Prevention Meds

December 09, 2019

In an effort to end the HIV epidemic, President Trump announced a program to provide free HIV-prevention medication to the uninsured.

How EHRs and Machine Learning Can Identify PrEP Candidates

July 17, 2019

New tools can help to identify patients at a high risk for HIV but not using PrEP.

Walgreens Offers Free HIV Testing

June 21, 2019

The pharmacy chain is offering free testing in partnership with Greater than AIDS

HIV Pipeline Prospects Getting Healthier

March 09, 2018

There is no cure for HIV, but with proper medical treatment, the disease can be controlled.