Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Pedro Cahn, MD, describes the risk associated with raltegravir HD.

According to a new study, when combatting viruses such as HIV, several enzymes in the immune system may malfunction and cause cancer-related mutations.

The only way individuals can reduce their risk of getting shingles is to get vaccinated; luckily, a new vaccine has recently been approved by the FDA.

A new study finds that THC found in marijuana could potentially slow the process of neurodegeneration in individuals with HIV.

We break down our top HIV news stories of 2017. Did you read them all?

Pedro Cahn, MD, explains who the target population is for raltegravir HD.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top five infectious disease articles from this past week.

Scientists are working on developing preventive and therapeutic strategies that target both HIV and herpes, as having herpes may make individuals more vulnerable to contracting HIV.

For young adults without risk factors for HIV, a new study finds several benefits to a one-time routine screening at age 25.

A new study conducted by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston investigators finds that male virgins can still acquire HPV, underscoring the need for vaccination.

Investigators from the Duke Human Vaccine Institute have developed a binding assay capable of more accurately identifying new versus long-standing HIV infections.

Anal high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are known to lead to anal cancer.

Vitamin D is known to boost bone health, but a recent study demonstrates that it has little impact on the metabolic side effects of a newly begun antiretroviral therapy (ART) regime.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top 5 articles from this past week.

A new study from investigators at Drexel University revealed that if 25% of high-risk men who have sex with men appropriately used the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), 3 out of every 10 HIV infections in this population could be prevented.

Pedro Cahn, MD, shares the results found after 96-weeks of follow-up for the onceMRK Phase 3 clinical trial.

Investigators from George Mason University have developed another diagnostic method for tuberculosis (TB), a highly sensitive and specific urine test.

A new study compares the long-term effects of combination ART (cART) initiation during primary HIV infection with therapy initiation during chronic HIV infection.

Jake Glaser describes how recent advances against HIV & AIDS have affected the philanthropic community.

However, findings from the study may provide a roadmap for future analyses of immune-based interventions seeking to relieve HIV patients of the lifelong burden of daily medication intake and enhance viral suppression.

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

As the population of people living with HIV infection is living longer, age-related health issues are affecting these individuals in an accelerated or emphasized fashion.

Investigators are hopeful that the global vaccine candidate will prevent a wide range of strains of the virus.

Investigators are finding that a 4-days-a-week regimen of antiretroviral therapy (ART) may be as safe and effective as daily therapy in treating HIV, while keeping costs down and lowering risks of side effects.

Jake Glaser explains the challenges faced when fundraising for AIDS programs in the 21st century.

After 2 years, the risk for these men dropped only slightly, making them 14 times more likely to be reinfected.

A new study examines HCV treatment uptake in HCV patients coinfected with HIV.

A new announcement marks the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission in 6 Caribbean territories and states

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced plans for a new trial testing the effectiveness of the injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug, cabotegravir, in sexually-active women.