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Exercise training and diet therapy improved physical fitness and salivary testosterone levels in an interventional study of people living with HIV/AIDS. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Exercise and nutrition constitute important components of treatment protocols and rehabilitation care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). However, no thorough...

Around 13% of the 1.2 million Americans aged 13 and over living with HIV are undiagnosed. Moreover, 44% of these individuals live in the South. The Southern United States is home to 52% of all new AIDS cases and 47% of yearly deaths from AIDS. With a death rate from AIDS three times higher in...

This case–control study conducted in Brazil strived to identify the factors linked to antiretroviral therapy abandonment among adolescents and young individuals living with HIV/AIDS during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late 2019, the city of Wuhan, China, witnessed the initial transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2, now commonly known as...

In the fight against HIV, a computer projection model finds that offering pre-exposure prophylaxis through community-based methods shows promise for reaching more people.  A modeling study was carried out to find ways to make pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) more accessible by integrating HIV self-testing. While self-testing allows people to check their HIV status privately, there’s concern...

Individuals living with HIV are at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death, among others.  A literature review published by Clinical Microbiology Reviews presents a detailed examination of the clinical and mechanistic evidence linking HIV with increased cardiovascular risk, discusses the implications for various cardiovascular disease...

The detection of opportunistic infections in individuals newly diagnosed with HIV serves as an indicator of the gaps in awareness and timely testing for HIV.  Global initiatives have significantly enhanced early HIV detection. However, despite the strides, in many parts of the world, late diagnosis and the prevalence of opportunistic infections persist.   A retrospective study...

A nurse-led strategy effectively reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with HIV in a randomized trial. People with HIV (PWH) have a higher atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, but they face unique barriers to its prevention, such as changing models of HIV primary care. A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open evaluated...

While the presence of vasomotor symptoms is associated with low bone mineral density among postmenopausal women, it is not related to an increase in the risk of fractures, according to the findings of a new literature review. Vasomotor symptoms affect the quality of life of postmenopausal women. Other health complications associated with the menopausal transition...

A systemic review and meta-analysis found that natalizumab was similarly effective in both standard and extended interval dosing. However, the study also found that extended interval dosing did not improve its safety profile. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated central nervous system (CNS) disease with poorly understood pathology. However, it is known that immune...

Key Takeaways A study over nearly two decades found a telling link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and premature death in people with type 2 diabetes Coffee, tea, low-fat milk and plain water helped lower those odds, however, pointing to the role of healthy drinks for these patients The research was conducted in nearly 13,000...