Search results for "HIV"
Be mindful of menopause in women with HIV
As the population ages, menopause impacts HIV care, and vice versa.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/be-mindful-of-menopause-in-women-with-hiv.htm
1 Feb 2025
Updated guidance released on ART for HIV
The International Antiviral Society-USA Panel's 2024 recommendations cover when to start antiretroviral therapy (ART), which regimens to choose, and when to switch regimens, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/10/1.htm
10 Dec 2024
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
17th annual Global Forum discusses meeting the needs of patients with obesity
At ACP's Global Forum in Boston, attendees discussed obesity policy, prevention, and treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/2024-global-forum.htm
1 Feb 2025
New primary care guidance released on HIV care
The 2024 update from the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America offers more focus on patient-centered HIV care and new recommendations on immunizations, cancer screening, and sexually transmitted infections, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/22/1.htm
22 Oct 2024
H. pylori treatment, suicide prevention, and more stories
This month's issue covers a new Helicobacter pylori guideline, patients with suicidal ideation, and early career job searches.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/h-pylori-treatment-suicide-prevention-and-more-stories.htm
1 Feb 2025
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
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
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