Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The FDA has issused a complete response letter to ViiV Healthcare for cabotegravir/rilpivirine.

Results suggest that PrEP provision is concentrated among those at high risk for HIV and STIs, but that more must be done to prevent STIs among those who persistently use PrEP.

Recommendations to offer antiretroviral therapy on the same day as home-based HIV testing were reinforced by a 2-year follow-up study that examined involvement in care and viral suppression.

Something novel in infectious diseases practice has occurred and, like many big changes, it is not without controversy.

An analysis of participants in a trial measuring the efficacy of PrEP found that sex-driven dose timing—as opposed to daily dosing—was effective in preventing HIV, even in men who had sex less often.

In April, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved dolutegravir plus lamivudine as a complete 2-drug regimen for treatment naïve adults with HIV-1.

Investigators have documented growing acceptability among sexual minority men that U=U, but with widespread overestimation of transmission risk.

Fifteen years after the launch of a program to help bring HIV treatment to low-income countries, an FDA analysis shows the program is working, but there is room for improvement.

CDC investigators used HIV surveillance and pharmacy data to examine the status of HIV treatment and prevention in the United States.

On December 3, 2019, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of program which will provide PrEP to people without prescription drug insurance coverage.

Treatment-naive patients who are prescribed INSTI-based ART experienced weight gain and systolic blood pressure increases higher than peers on other forms of ART.

On December 1, 2019, international health organizations reflect on the advancements of the HIV/AIDS research field and acknowledge the challenges that still remain.

People with HIV who contract cryptococcal meningitis and suffer seizures experience greater neurocognitive decline and higher rates of death than those who don’t have seizures.

The survey was designed to provide more information on beliefs and perceptions toward HIV among Generation Z and millennials in the United States.

Distributing free HIV self-tests to men who have sex with men resulted in a sharp increase in the number of infections identified, a new study by the CDC.

A new study has discovered that PrEP use is associated with lower levels of HIV anxiety in men, a benefit which could be incorporated into initiatives to increase PrEP uptake.

Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the "Berlin Patient" discusses why it's important to push out the message that U=U.

A study found that depressive symptoms are associated with higher incidence of HIV transmission for adolescent girls and young women in South Africa, with familial and social factors mediating this association.

Pamela Gorman, RN, ACRN, discusses how electronic health data and coordinated outreach can be combined to increase retention in care.

TAF causes cholesterol levels to rise, but that includes levels of “good cholesterol” HDL. Researchers concluded that there is no significant difference in cardiovascular risk profiles between people taking TAF and those taking TDF.

Existing evidence has suggested a strong biological link between HIV and herpes simplex virus 2 infection.

After analyzing electronic medical records from 161 patients across 90 VHA sites, investigators determined that patients initiated 94% of conversations about PrEP.

Timothy Ray Brown, formerly known as the “Berlin Patient” explains why it is important for providers to form relationships with patients and avoid stigma and judgment.

A study on chlamydia and gonorrhea shows testing rates have steadily gone up, but only half of MSM had been tested during 2016-2017 with less than one-third of tests being 3-site.

Julie Zuñiga, PhD, RN, shares findings from her research on self-management of the dual diagnosis of HIV and diabetes.

Rasheeta Chandler, PhD, RN, emphasizes including of black women in efforts to end the HIV epidemic and discusses an app she is developing to help women access information about sexual health.

A poster presented at ANAC2019 detailed a trauma-informed care education program for nurses providing inpatient care to people living with HIV which received a positive reception from nursing professionals.

Several key populations with heightened risk for HIV face criminalization in Botswana. The Botswana Family Welfare Association targeted efforts to improve care for these key populations.

Heather Alt, BSN, RN, ACRN, CPH, discusses research on a nurse-led model for same-day initiation of antiretroviral therapy for people newly diagnosed with HIV.

An educational research study reveals positive attitudes and a willingness to provide care among pre-licensure Bachelor of Science nursing students.