In a new Annals ‘Beyond the Guidelines’ feature, two physicians experienced in HIV antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) debate how best to identify those patients who might benefit from PrEP, how to decide what regimen to use, and how to monitor therapy.
Tag: HIV Acquisition
Penile HIV Infection is Effectively Prevented by Antiretroviral Treatment
Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine’s International Center for the Advancement of Translational Science and the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases have developed a new approach for the detailed evaluation of HIV infection throughout the entire male genital tract, HIV acquisition via the penis and the efficient prevention of penile HIV infection. The study was published in mBio by the American Society of Microbiology.
Mobile care for persons with opioid use disorder aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment, and reduce opioid overdoses and deaths
A pilot study that hits the road to address two intersecting epidemics-– HIV among people who inject drugs and opioid dependence-– is underway at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).