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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...

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...

A randomized controlled trial found that nomograms based on multiple Cox regression models could effectively predict the risk factors associated with overall survival and cancer-specific survival in patients with localized prostate cancer as well as assess survival differences between surgery and radiotherapy.  Prostate cancer affects a substantial proportion of men across the globe, with more...

High levels of medication adherence observed; many interested in transitioning to long-term PrEP Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is well tolerated by men who have sex with men (MSM) at episodic risk for HIV while on vacation, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. James E. Egan, Ph.D., from...

The 2023 updated report by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found that oral tenofovir alafenamide-emtricitabine or injectable cabotegravir were slightly superior to older tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-emtricitabine pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. In 2019, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) report confirmed that oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) alone or...

Medically reviewed by Dr. Samuel Sarmiento, M.D., MPH on Oct. 4, 2023 The culturally congruent adherence intervention was associated with a significant increase in adherence, decreased medical mistrust, and reduced HIV-stigmatizing beliefs. The intervention was cost-effective and compatible with the needs of the Black population.   Black Americans with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection tend to have relatively...

Patients shifting from an oral regimen to injectable cabotegravir plus rilpivirine demonstrated a significant improvement in total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a recent retrospective cohort study; however, there were no significant changes in inflammatory biomarkers. Long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine, administered via injection into the gluteus muscle, has a higher satisfaction rate compared to antiretroviral therapy...

According to the Center for Disease Control, in the United States, over one million people live with HIV/AIDS. Washington D.C. has the highest rate of HIV infection at 1.9%. This rate is disproportionate compared to HIV infection rates in other areas of the country. Researchers have indicated recently that even among insured people, HIV testing...

In a study published by the National Library of Medicine, it was found that rapid diagnosis of HIV is crucial for halting transmission from acutely infected individuals.  In the world of HIV prevention, identifying and understanding acute or early HIV infection (AEHI) is crucial for interrupting transmission chains. Knowledge about secondary infections resulting from individuals...

This study was a systematic review of evidence related to sexual transmission of HIV at varying viral load levels among serodiscordant couples. The results showed a nearly zero risk of sexual transmission of HIV when the partner living with HIV has a viral load of less than 1000 copies per mL.  A new study published...