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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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Researchers Estimate PrEP Needed in the US Across Multiple Subgroups

June 24th 2025

A model that can estimate the need for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the US can help to clarify use patterns to address HIV in local settings.

Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH
Accessibility Important After FDA Approves Lenacapavir for PrEP: Q&A With Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH

June 20th 2025

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Lenacapavir Offers Promising Step Forward in HIV Prevention: Q&A With Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh, FACP, FIDSA

June 19th 2025

FDA Approved
Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Approval Marks Major Milestone in Prevention of HIV

June 18th 2025

Zandraetta Tims-Cook
Contributor: PrEP in Practice – How to Start Conversations About HIV Prevention

June 17th 2025

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.
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June 26th 2025

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

1.5 Credits / HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases
June 26th 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
June 26th 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health

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November 14th 2023

HIV Infection Could Affect Individual’s IQ Score

Julia Bonavitacola
IQ score could be detrimentally influenced by an individual’s HIV infection, both through neurons and the gut.
Preterm Infants Show No Increase in HIV Acquisition vs Full-Term Infants Exposed in Utero
November 10th 2023

Preterm Infants Show No Increase in HIV Acquisition vs Full-Term Infants Exposed in Utero

Julia Bonavitacola
Compared with infants born at term, infants born preterm following exposure to HIV had no observed increase in acquisition of HIV.
PrEP Training During Residency Increased Knowledge of HIV
November 10th 2023

PrEP Training During Residency Increased Knowledge of HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Residents grew more knowledgeable and more comfortable with using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs for prevention against HIV after training was included in their residency program.
What We’re Reading: Free HIV Medication; MA Anticompetitive Regulations; Surge in Syphilis Cases
November 8th 2023

What We’re Reading: Free HIV Medication; MA Anticompetitive Regulations; Surge in Syphilis Cases

AJMC Staff
Medicare may cover full cost of preexposure prophylaxis drugs; rules aim to prevent excessive compensation in Medicare Advantage (MA) market; health officials advocate for widespread syphilis testing and intervention.
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November 4th 2023

Stigma Could Affect Mothers Disclosing HIV Status to Children

Julia Bonavitacola
Mothers in the United States were surveyed about the time of disclosure of their HIV status to their children, with internalized stigma of HIV a significantly associated factor.
Intervention Increases HIV Testing Uptake in Men, Study Finds
November 1st 2023

Intervention Increases HIV Testing Uptake in Men, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
Men who had sex with men had increased HIV testing after participating in an intervention.
Highly Active ART Treatment Improved Immunohematological Profile
October 28th 2023

Highly Active ART Treatment Improved Immunohematological Profile

Julia Bonavitacola
Patients with HIV who started highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) for 6 months had an improved immunohematological profile by the end of the study.
Telehealth Well Received With Satisfaction in Patients Living With HIV
October 25th 2023

Telehealth Well Received With Satisfaction in Patients Living With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Patients living with HIV had an interest in future use of telehealth due to high satisfaction in the care provided.
Pediatric, Adolescent Patients Desire Continued Telehealth Use in HIV Care
October 19th 2023

Pediatric, Adolescent Patients Desire Continued Telehealth Use in HIV Care

Julia Bonavitacola
Individuals aged up to 24 years living with HIV were likely to be satisfied with and would recommend telehealth services to their friends, a recent study found.
COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Associated With HIV Viral Suppression in People Who Inject Drugs
October 16th 2023

COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Associated With HIV Viral Suppression in People Who Inject Drugs

Julia Bonavitacola
People who inject drugs tended to have quicker COVID-19 vaccination uptake if they had HIV infection and viral suppression.
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October 12th 2023

Comorbidities Need to Be Considered When Prescribing ART to Optimize Treatment Outcomes

Julia Bonavitacola
Patient comorbidities should be considered when prescribing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV to avoid comedication drug toxicities.
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October 5th 2023

What We’re Reading: College Degrees Linked to Longer Lifespans; Black Women Face Low PrEP Access; New COVID-19 Vaccines, End of Cards

AJMC Staff
Americans with college degrees live longer than those without; pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) accessibility is low for Black women; new COVID-19 vaccine access is proving difficult for some Americans, as the COVID-19 vaccine card is being phased out.
HBV Vaccine Recommendations, Catch-Up Efforts Decreased Infection Rate in Patients With HIV
October 4th 2023

HBV Vaccine Recommendations, Catch-Up Efforts Decreased Infection Rate in Patients With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) decreased in people living with HIV in Germany when vaccination coverage increased due to general recommendations and catch-up vaccination efforts.
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October 4th 2023

Need for PrEP Support Services Persists Among Latino MSM

Maggie L. Shaw
Among Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), access to and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) remain at suboptimal levels, despite this population of individuals having disproportionately high rates of diagnosed HIV in the United States.
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September 29th 2023

What We’re Reading: Self-Injectable HIV Drug; COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Resolved; Ozempic Adverse Effect

AJMC Staff
ViiV Healthcare is developing a self-injectable HIV drug similar to Cabenuva; HHS met with insurance companies to resolve COVID-19 vaccine coverage issues; the FDA has greenlit drugmaker Novo Nordisk to add reports of ileus, or intestinal blockage, to its Ozempic label.
Tailoring mHealth HIV Interventions Is Key for Equity of Access in Latinx Patients
September 29th 2023

Tailoring mHealth HIV Interventions Is Key for Equity of Access in Latinx Patients

Julia Bonavitacola
Patients with limited English proficiency need their mobile health (mHealth) interventions tailored more closely to their needs to improve equity of access for patients with HIV.
Transmasculine People Report Acceptance of Mobile App With Sexual Health Information, Resources
September 26th 2023

Transmasculine People Report Acceptance of Mobile App With Sexual Health Information, Resources

Julia Bonavitacola
Transmasculine individuals found mobile apps such as Transpire to be beneficial in increasing their access to information on sexual health.
Incidence Rate of Tuberculosis Among Individuals With HIV in Africa Higher Than Estimated
September 19th 2023

Incidence Rate of Tuberculosis Among Individuals With HIV in Africa Higher Than Estimated

Julia Bonavitacola
The World Health Organization 2022 Africa regional report underestimated the incidence rate of tuberculosis in sub-Saharan African individuals living with HIV, according to a recent analysis.
Study: Financial Incentives Increase PrEP Initiation, Adherence for HIV
September 15th 2023

Study: Financial Incentives Increase PrEP Initiation, Adherence for HIV

Ashley Gallagher
Applying novel and effective approaches based on behavioral economics for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) dissemination programs could help to tailor the programs to the populations and settings of areas with high HIV burden.
Program Structure, Group Dynamics Fundamental to HIV Intervention Success
September 11th 2023

Program Structure, Group Dynamics Fundamental to HIV Intervention Success

Julia Bonavitacola
An intervention for Black women living with HIV was shown to have improved perceived outcomes when incorporating a support network and when the program structure emphasized trust.
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September 8th 2023

Survey of Women With HIV Suggests Stigma, Discrimination Persist

Julia Bonavitacola
Women living with HIV reported their experiences living with the disease, highlighting discrimination in their social lives.
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September 6th 2023

Differentiated Service Delivery Models Have Comparable Effectiveness to Standard of Care in HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
Patients with HIV were able to maintain care and achieve viral suppression with differentiated service delivery models with comparable effectiveness to the standard of care.
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August 31st 2023

Exchange Sex Associated With Different Types of Sexual Risk

Julia Bonavitacola
Access to HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis could benefit from being tailored to the type of exchange sex.
Rural area
August 28th 2023

Behaviors Associated With HIV Transmission Varied Across Rural Communities

Julia Bonavitacola
Interventions should be tailored to local factors when aiming to reduce the risk of HIV in rural residents who use drugs.
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August 22nd 2023

USPSTF Recommends PrEP for People at Risk of HIV Infection

Julia Bonavitacola
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended that clinicians prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to decrease the risk of acquiring HIV.
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August 15th 2023

COVID-19 Had Limited Effect on Prevalence of HIV, STI Diagnosis Rates

Julia Bonavitacola
Men who have sex with men living with HIV were found to have diagnosis rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that were stable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctor talking to patient
August 10th 2023

Burden of Aging-Related Comorbidities Higher in Women Living With HIV

Julia Bonavitacola
The overall burden of aging-related comorbidities was higher in women compared with men, especially in people living with HIV.
High Prevalence of Women With HIV Have Chronic Pain
August 8th 2023

High Prevalence of Women With HIV Have Chronic Pain

Julia Bonavitacola
A global assessment found that there was a high prevalence of chronic pain in women living with HIV.
Doctor holding red ribbon
August 4th 2023

Testing for HIV Decreased for Sex Workers in Iran

Julia Bonavitacola
Female sex workers were found to have tested for HIV less in 2020 than had been reported in 2015.
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August 2nd 2023

Frequency of Watching Television, Listening to Radio Associated With Knowledge of HIV/AIDS in Women in Somalia

Julia Bonavitacola
New research found that women in Somalia relied on television and radio to learn about HIV/AIDS.
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