Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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.

Inmates at an NJ facility have their HIV treatment needs met while incarcerated but the lack of transitional care coordination has led many individuals to fall off of the care continuum upon release.

Timothy Ray Brown is the first person to ever be cured of HIV. He discusses his decision to no longer remain anonymous and why he shares his story with the world.

As HIV treatment shifts into primary care, it is important to educate NPs on HIV care and prevention in order to maintain recent gains towards ending the HIV epidemic.

A new study examined young adults with perinatally acquired HIV living in South Florida in order to shed light on their lived experiences.

“My story is important only because it proves that HIV can be cured. And if something has happened, once in medical science, it can happen again,” Brown told Contagion®.

Shannon Weber, MSW, delivered the opening keynote at ANAC 2019 on the importance of empathy when working with people living with HIV.

People living with HIV are twice as likely as those who do not have HIV to develop cardiovascular disease, yet recent data suggest this population does not meet recommended levels of physical activity.

There is a vast unmet need for non-pharmacological treatment strategies to protect and improve cognitive function in the approximately 50% of adults living with HIV who experience HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder.