Search results for "HIV"
Statin therapy alone does not appear to increase diabetes risk in patients with HIV
An analysis of data from a randomized trial found that statin treatment affected risk for new-onset diabetes primarily among patients with HIV who had multiple metabolic risk factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/08/1.htm
8 Oct 2024
Stamping out STIs
Combating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) involves recognizing disparities, addressing the stigma that surrounds sexual health care, and viewing testing and treatment as a comprehensive care package rather than individual concerns, experts said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/stamping-out-stis.htm
1 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Vaccinations for a patient with HIV
A 26-year-old woman undergoes consultation to update her vaccinations. She is an elementary school teacher. Medical history is significant for well-controlled HIV diagnosed 6 years ago. Following a physical exam, which vaccine is contraindicated in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/04/3.htm
4 Jun 2024
PrEPare for HIV care
Internal medicine physicians are already trained to care for complex medical conditions, and HIV is no different, especially as adults age and develop diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/prepare-for-hiv-care.htm
1 Nov 2023
Recommendations released on statin therapy for people with HIV
The guidance from a panel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addresses primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients ages 40 to 75 years and younger than age 40 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2024
Long-acting injectable cabotegravir not cost-effective for HIV PrEP
While the long-acting injectable form of cabotegravir has shown superior effectiveness for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a cost-effectiveness analysis found that the drug is too expensive at its current price compared to the daily oral medication available as a generic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/01/5.htm
1 Feb 2022
Managing HIV with testing, prevention
Antiretroviral therapy has made an impact in treating HIV, but preexposure prophylaxis has created a huge opportunity in preventing infection, with internists poised to play a role.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/managing-hiv-with-testing-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for positive HIV test
A 35-year-old man undergoes follow-up evaluation for a positive HIV screening test obtained 3 days ago. He is ready to start treatment. HIV testing 1 year ago was negative. He takes no medications. The physical examination is normal. Following immunoassays, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/12/4.htm
12 Jul 2022
New UTI treatment, AI sepsis risk calculator approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2024
New guidance released on HIV in primary care
The recommendations from the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America update a 2013 guideline on this topic and reflect the changing primary care needs of people with HIV who have longer lifespans due to improved treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/17/2.htm
17 Nov 2020