Doravirine and Islatravir Combination Shown to be Noninferior to Once-Daily ART
March 12th 2025In a blinded phase 3 study, doravirine and islatravir was compared to antiretroviral therapy, BIC/FTC/TAF (Biktarvy), and it was shown that there was no between-group differences in mean change in CD4 T-cell or total lymphocyte count at week 48.
Measles: An Old Foe Has Returned
March 10th 2025Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service is providing support there. Here is an overview on testing, disease presentation, and vaccination, as well as commentary on the public health impact of vaccine hesitancy, and the unintended consequences of the immunization program’s success.
The M&M Study: Age-Related T Cell Response in People with HIV on ART in MVA.HIVconsvX Vaccine Trial
March 10th 2025Nilu Goonetilleke, LLBHons, BScHons, presents findings from the phase 1 study, showing a 50% reduction in T cell response with age, while 85% of participants demonstrated strong immune responses.