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The AJMC® HIV compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the condition, including disparities in care, prevention of infection among at-risk groups, and the importance of viral suppression.

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March 25th 2025

Elimination of Division of HIV Prevention Could Have Consequences for HIV Response

March 20th 2025

Elimination of HIV Prevention Division Being Considered by Trump Administration

March 12th 2025

Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir Effective in Both ART, PrEP

March 12th 2025

DTG/3TC, Fostemsavir Effective as ART for Patients With HIV

March 11th 2025

Self-Testing in HIV Shows Promise in Early Studies

Clarifying USPSTF Recommendations for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

This discussion focuses on how to address barriers and disparities as obstacles to using PrEP, with a focus on USPSTF PrEP guidelines and ACA Part 47 for payers and providers.

This multi-stakeholder roundtable panel discussion will focus on how to address barriers and disparities as obstacles to the use of PrEP, with a focus on increased understanding and education around US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) PrEP guidelines and Affordable Care Act Part 47 for payers and providers.
Video Interviews
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April 1st 2025

Breaking Barriers to PrEP Uptake in Kenya: Katrina Ortblad, ScD, MPH

March 19th 2025

Presence of HIV Can Affect Treatment of Long COVID

March 18th 2025

Symptoms of Long COVID Could Affect Patients With HIV More

July 1st 2024

PURPOSE Program Could Prove Efficacy of Lenacapavir for Multiple Demographics

June 27th 2024

Lenacapavir Offers Future Method of HIV Prevention After Stellar Trial Results

May 6th 2024

Dr William R. Short Speaks About Changes in Treatment of Pregnant People With HIV After Label Update

May 2nd 2024

Dr William Short Discusses Bictegravir Label Update, Effect on Pregnant People With HIV

May 12th 2023

Dr Jessica Robinson-Papp Explains Toxicity Reduction in HIV Treatment

May 5th 2023

Dr Jessica Robinson-Papp Talks About HIV Medication Adherence and Supporting Patients

April 24th 2023

Dr Jessica Robinson-Papp Discusses Symptoms Indicating Neurological Complications in People With HIV

Podcasts
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June 18th 2024

Elevating Equitable Health Care for the LGBTQ+ Community

April 6th 2021

Community Outreach Is Enabling CeSHHAR to Close HIV Care Gaps in Zimbabwe

June 28th 2020

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—COVID-19 Racial Disparities and Other Health News

October 12th 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Medicare Executive Order and Other Health News

September 22nd 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—HIV Screening Rates and Other Health News

September 1st 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Opioid Ruling and Settlement, and Other Health News

August 18th 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Limiting Surprising Medical Bills and Other Health News

June 16th 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—USPSTF Recommends PrEP for HIV and Other Health News

March 24th 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Cardiovascular Prevention Guidelines and Other Health News

March 10th 2019

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—FDA's Gottlieb Resigns and Other Health News

Continuing Medical Education
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April 2nd 2025

Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Access, and Adherence

1.5 Credits / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases

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HIV | Image credit: reddish - stock.adobe.com
March 10th 2025

Global Status of HIV/AIDS Pandemic Takes Center Stage in Opening Session

Julia Bonavitacola
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2025 opened with a session dedicated to informing attendees about the progress, and lack of progress, that has been made in the fight against the HIV pandemic given the current political climate.
ART | Image credit: alimyakubov - stock.adobe.com
March 4th 2025

ART Approaches Differ Depending on the Patient

Julia Bonavitacola
A survey of HIV health care providers in the US revealed the various approaches that providers took for prescribing antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Antiretroviral therapy | Image credit: Maksim G - stock.adobe.com
February 25th 2025

Dolutegravir/Lamivudine Effective in Adolescents With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Adolescents who are treatment-naive had promising results when using dolutegravir/lamivudine as antiretroviral therapy over 48 weeks.
HIV | Image credit: artegorov3@gmail - stock.adobe.com
February 21st 2025

Recently Arrived Migrants Less Likely to Receive HIV Treatment

Julia Bonavitacola
Engaging migrants in HIV care can help to meet the United Nations’ 95-95-95 goal in Australia.
HIV test | Image credit: jarun011 - stock.adobe.com
February 20th 2025

Older, Sexually Active High School Students More Likely to Receive HIV, STI Testing

Julia Bonavitacola
Increasing testing for both HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help to mitigate the incidence of both in high school students.
Man with HIV | Image credit: Krakenimages.com - stock.adobe.com
February 13th 2025

Cuts to PEPFAR Spell Detrimental HIV Outcomes in South Africa

Julia Bonavitacola
HIV infections and deaths would increase dramatically should the United States cut back on funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
HIV | Image credit: RAJCREATIONZS - stock.adobe.com
February 12th 2025

Despite Increases, Gender Disparities in Life Expectancy Persist Among People With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
An overall increase in life expectancy was observed across all individuals living with HIV but disparities between gender groups persist.
Smoky mountains | Image credit: SeanPavonePhoto - stock.adobe.com
February 6th 2025

HIV Prevention Interventions Beneficial When Delivered Through Facebook

Julia Bonavitacola
Women living in rural Appalachia who are at high-risk of HIV had effective interventions delivered through Facebook.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis | Image credit: samael334 - stock.adobe.com
February 4th 2025

Knowledge of HIV Prophylaxis Low in Pharmacy Students

Julia Bonavitacola
Pharmacy students primarily in the US had a shortage of tools to assess knowledge specifically of prophylaxis in HIV care.
Tooth | Image credit: onephoto - stock.adobe.com
January 31st 2025

Poor Oral Health Quality of Life Found in Frail Patients With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Patients living with HIV who were frail or prefrail had significantly poorer oral health-related quality of life compared with patients with HIV who were robust.
Alcohol | Image credit: maeching - stock.adobe.com
January 27th 2025

Long-Term HIV Viral Suppression Not Affected by Alcohol Reduction

Julia Bonavitacola
In patients with HIV, alcohol reduction after a 6-month intervention and adherence to isoniazid had no effect on the high levels of viral suppression reported at baseline.
ART | Image credit: Мaksim G - stock.adobe.com
January 24th 2025

Low Risk of HIV Transmission Among Those Receiving ART

Julia Bonavitacola
A meta-analysis found a low risk of HIV transmission in people taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) in high-income countries.
HIV | Image credit: artegorov3@gmail - stock.adobe.com
January 22nd 2025

Combination of Dolutegravir, Lamivudine Effective in People Living With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Real-world analyses have confirmed the efficacy of the 2-drug regimen of dolutegravir and lamivudine in treating HIV, confirming phase 3 testing results.
Incarcerated | Image credit: methaphum - stock.adobe.com
January 17th 2025

Behavioral, Structural Vulnerabilities in Women With HIV Identified After Recent Incarceration

Julia Bonavitacola
Women who are using heroin and were recently incarcerated had increased stimulant use, which is associated with adverse outcomes in HIV.
HIV | Image credit: RAJCREATIONZS - stock.adobe.com
January 15th 2025

Patients With HIV May Have High Prevalence of Long COVID

Julia Bonavitacola
Although the association between HIV and long COVID was inconclusive, the prevalence of long COVID in patients with HIV was high.
Young adult man donating blood | Image Credit: New Africa - stock.adobe.com
January 14th 2025

Updated Guidelines Allow Men Who Have Sex With Men to Join National Blood Donor Month Efforts

Brooke McCormick
Men who have sex with men (MSM) can now participate in National Blood Donor Month under the FDA's updated guidelines, marking a crucial step toward addressing blood shortages and promoting inclusivity.
HIV Awareness | Image credit: lordn - stock.adobe.com
January 10th 2025

Enhancing HIV Outcomes in Adolescents Can Be Done Through Evidence-Based Interventions

Julia Bonavitacola
Interventions, such as asset-building, differential service delivery interventions, and digital interventions can help to improve health outcomes in adolescents with HIV.
Thyroid | Image credit: Peakstock - stock.adobe.com
January 6th 2025

Thyroid Abnormalities Possible in Patients Living With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Monitoring thyroid dysfunction from HIV could prevent hypothyroidism in the few patients who have these abnormalities.
Telemedicine | Image credit: rh2010 - stock.adobe.com
January 5th 2025

People Living With HIV Satisfied With Telemedicine During Pandemic

Julia Bonavitacola
People living with HIV in California were highly satisfied with telephone visits during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and wanted to continue them in their regular care.
HIV | Image credit: artegorov3@gmail - stock.adobe.com
Published: January 2nd 2025 | Updated: January 3rd 2025

Lockdowns Led to Altered Regulation of Inflammatory Responses in People Living With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Lockdowns instituted due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have brought about exacerbated immune responses in people living with HIV.
Top 5 Most-Read HIV Articles of 2024
January 1st 2025

Top 5 Most-Read HIV Articles of 2024

Julia Bonavitacola
Top articles about HIV this year included effects of HIV on tooth loss and cardiac surgery, caregiver experiences, and a federal ruling on military enlistment.
HPV | Image credit: Naeblys - stock.adobe.com
December 23rd 2024

Oral HPV Subtypes Common in Women, Children With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
The prevalence of HPV81 in mother-child pairs with HIV in Nigeria could have implications on vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV).
HIV | Image credit: fizkes - stock.adobe.com
December 19th 2024

Stigma Remains Primary Health Concern in Patients With HIV/AIDS

Julia Bonavitacola
Stigma surrounding HIV can lead to barriers to health care, including refusal to get care, that could help individuals who are living with the condition.
Long COVID | Image credit: Parradee - stock.adobe.com
December 17th 2024

Patients With HIV Had Reduced Frequency, Severity of Long COVID Symptoms

Julia Bonavitacola
Symptoms associated with long COVID were less frequent in patients living with HIV.
HIV Test | Image credit: jarun011 - stock.adobe.com
December 12th 2024

Substance Use, HIV Testing Connected in US Adolescents

Julia Bonavitacola
Tailored promotion of testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections can help to reduce the incidence of HIV in adolescents.
Older adult using telehealth | Image credit: DC Studio - stock.adobe.com
December 5th 2024

Trust, Access to Technology Among Important Factors for Virtual HIV Care

Julia Bonavitacola
Older adults with HIV provided insights into their preferences and experiences with virtual care to provide areas to target in practice and policy.
PrEP | Image credit: alimyakubov - stock.adobe.com
December 5th 2024

Initiating PrEP Through the Emergency Department Has Pros, Cons to Improving Uptake

Julia Bonavitacola
A qualitative study spoke to emergency department and HIV clinic staff to evaluate the feasibility of initiating pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in patients visiting the emergency department.
Domestic violence | Image credit: vectorfusionart - stock.adobe.com
November 25th 2024

Women Experiencing Partner Violence More Motivated to Receive PrEP

Julia Bonavitacola
Women with higher symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder after intimate partner violence were more likely to have higher motivation to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Vaccination | Image credit: Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com
November 21st 2024

HPV Vaccination Cost-Effective at Preventing Cervical Cancer in Patients With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Women living with HIV can reduce their risk of cervical cancer using a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that is both cost-effective and effective in preventing the virus.
HIV | Image credit: Corona Borealis - stock.adobe.com
November 18th 2024

New Data Provide Clearer Picture on Adherence to Lenacapavir

Julia Bonavitacola
An update from the PURPOSE 2 trial focused on adherence and pharmacokinetics data for lenacapavir, used to prevent HIV.
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