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CKD triples risk of bad outcomes in HIV
BOSTON – Smoking, diabetes, dyslipidemia, low body mass index, and poor HIV control were modifiable risk factors for CKD.
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Most HIV patients need treatment for acute HCV
Fewer than 12% of HIV infected men will clear new hepatitis C infections on their own and thus need DAA treatment.
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DAAs open up organ donation from HCV patients
No sign of viral infection.
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Are higher rifampin doses for pulmonary TB more effective?
Higher rifampin doses than customarily used offer better control of TB with safety.
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Time to HIV rebound in infants off ART linked to birth health
Immune and birth health influence time to HIV rebound after treatment interruption in infants started on early ART.
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MicroRNAs flag liver damage in HIV-, HCV-infected persons
MicroRNAs are associated with elevated liver enzymes and fibrosis in HIV, HCV infection.
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High adverse events with TB prevention in HIV-infected pregnant women
Isoniazid preventive therapy during pregnancy was associated with more adverse pregnancy events than delayed IPT.
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Efavirenz-based ART may hamper vaginal ring contraception
BOSTON – Efavirenz-based regimens, the most widely used form of ART in the world, appear to alter hormone exposure from vaginal contraceptive...
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Some non-AIDS conditions hint at HIV infection in adults
BOSTON – Non-AIDS conditions may point to undiagnosed HIV infections.
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RAPID ART program yields clinical benefits in San Francisco
BOSTON – “We saw significant improvements in time to ART initiation and ... first virologic suppression in traditionally vulnerable populations...
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Dolutegravir-based regimen effective in HIV/TB coinfected
BOSTON – Dolutegravir-based ART plus rifampin-based TB therapy were associated with good efficacy and immunological responses.
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Hospital urine screening reduces TB deaths in HIV+ adults
Urine screening for TB can lower deaths in HIV-positive hospitalized patients.
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Looking to increase PrEP uptake
Lowest use of PrEP is seen among blacks, Hispanics.
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‘Clean and sober’ ex-prisoners have better HIV suppression
Naltrexone extended-release injections improved HIV viral suppression in ex-prisoners.
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Raltegravir not associated with IRIS in African trial
Study: Integrase inhibitors didn’t trigger dangerous immune response.