Motivations for blood donation by HIV-positive individuals on antiretrovirals in South Africa: A qualitative study - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36799902/
We demonstrated a complex interaction between individual, social, cultural, and structural/policy factors in blood donations by PLWH who take ARV. Recommendations to limit HIV + ARV+ donations include: (1) Targeted...
Conclusion: We demonstrated a complex interaction between individual, social, cultural, and structural/policy factors in blood donations by PLWH who take ARV. Recommendations to limit HIV ARV donations include: (1) Targeted communication strategies to increase knowledge among PLWH of their deferral from blood donation-without increasing...
Investigational drugs for HIV: trends, opportunities and key players - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36751107/
While the field focuses on extending dosing intervals, we identify drug tissue penetration as an understudied opportunity to improve HIV care. We repeat that self-administration remains an essential milestone to...
Expert Opinion: While the field focuses on extending dosing intervals, we identify drug tissue penetration as an understudied opportunity to improve HIV care. We repeat that self-administration remains an essential milestone to reach the full potential of long-acting drugs. Treatments and prevention strategies based on broadly neutralizing...
Case Series of HIV-Associated Oral Lesions Among Antiretroviral-Naive Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency virus) and is still a serious health problem. HIV is a member of the lentivirus family and...
Conclusion: Oral lesions are still commonly found in HIV-infected patients during COVID-19 pandemic. Dentists remain to have a crucial role in the early diagnosis and treatment of HIV-associated oral lesions during COVID-19 pandemic that will have an impact on HIV treatments, also in implementing the Bali Declaration on oral health in HIV/AIDS...
Evaluation of Statin Prescribing Practices and Predictors of Statin Underutilization in Persons with HIV
Source : https://journals.lww.com/jaids/Abstract/9900/Evaluation_of_Statin_Prescribing_Practices_and.163.aspx
Methods: This study was a retrospective, single-center chart review of PWH ages 40 to 79 years receiving care at an HIV clinic. Statin eligibility, statin prescribing practices, and appropriateness of...
Conclusion: Statin underutilization was significantly higher in PWH smoking tobacco and PWH without ASCVD or LDL-C 190 mg/dl or higher. Additionally. This study highlights the need for more robust CVD prevention efforts in PWH. Identifying predictors of statin underutilization may aid in elucidating where gaps in cardiovascular prevention care...
Beyond Antiretroviral Treatment: Patterns and Factors Associated with Composite Medication Adherence Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Patients with HIV with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Source : https://journals.lww.com/jaids/Abstract/9900/Beyond_Antiretroviral_Treatment__Patterns_and.172.aspx
To estimate medication adherence, monthly proportion of days covered (PDC) was measured individually for antiretrovirals (ARVs), diabetes medications (DMs), renin-angiotensin antagonists (RASMs), and statins (SMs) and combined into composite measures...
Conclusion: Decreasing medication adherence trends were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic with variations among population subgroups. Opportunity exists to improve medication adherence for non-White populations and those taking medications for MCCs beyond ARVs.