Investigational RSV Vaccine Found to be Immunogenic
In a phase 1/2 randomized clinical trial, GlaxoSmithKline’s RSVPreF3 vaccine elicits a response.
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DAV132, Novel Colon-Targeted Adsorbent, Protects Intestinal Microbiota From Antibiotic-Induced Dysbiosis
The composition of the gut microbiome is easily disrupted by antibiotics, leaving the host susceptible to further infection or other disturbance of gut flora that can lead to both short- and long-term deleterious effects.
Vaccine Race: Mei Mei Hu on Developing, Researching a COVID-19 Vaccine
A vaccine developer joins for a firsthand discussion on the development, research, and distribution process.
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Physician Economic Burden and Workload
In results of a national survey, investigators pieced together a look at the psychological toll of the pandemic on physicians and identified the biggest stressors.
CovidIQ Text Tool Successfully Predicts COVID-19 Hot Spots Before Agencies
The CovidIQ tool successfully predicted a COVID-19 spike in Jacksonville, Florida, a full 2 weeks before it was recognized by the Florida Department of Health.
ALLIUM Trial: Cefepime-Enmetazobactam Superior to Piperacillin-Tazobactam for ESBL-Producing Enterobacterales
Antimicrobial-resistant infections, in particular those caused by gram-negative pathogens that also produce extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL), represent a growing threat across the globe as investigators race to develop novel therapeutics
Getting Younger People on PrEP
Why it's critical for the future of HIV prevention for programs like the California PrEP-AP to reach younger at-risk persons now.
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The Social Hurdles of HIV Awareness and Prevention
How a sexually-transmitted virus is hindered by limited marketing, and how its stigmas compare to those developing around COVID-19.
Addressing HIV Stigma in MSM
Why men who have sex with men face social hurdles in seeking PrEP and preventive education.
Evolving PrEP to Patient-Friendly Standards
How regional-based data and advancing preventive options could bolster individual HIV-risk care access.
Remdesivir: Gilead Touts Promising Coronavirus Outcomes Across Race & Ethnicity
Findings were announced during the special COVID-19 sessions of the virtual 23rd International AIDS Conference.
Why Fewer At-Risk Men Take HIV PrEP
A study looking at PrEP population obstacles shows men who have sex with men are more likely to not seek out information nor access to prophylaxis.
HIV Screening: Are Primary Care Physicians Following CDC Guidelines?
Dr. Marc Pitasi, epidemiologist, discusses facilitators of routine HIV screening among primary care physicians.
Telehealth Seen as Viable Option for Same-Day ART Patients
A small study shows a majority of HIV patients open to both starting ART and follow-up telehealth appointments.
How California is Improving PrEP Access
A discussion around new data presented at AIDS 2020 which shows statewide strategies are breaking down barriers.
Cash for Clinic Visits: Financial Incentive Boosts HIV Viral Suppression
Investigators in Tanzania trialed modest, automated financial incentives for clinic attendance on viral suppression for patients initiating ART.
A Candid Look at PrEP Usage
In a large study, an examination of patterns of use.
In Developing World, Pharmacies Can Play Important Role for HIV Patients
In developing countries with overcrowded hospitals, community pharmacies can relive burden, help HIV patients.
Long-Term PrEP Continuum of Care Patterns
Uncovering interesting findings regarding patients' PrEP regimen.
COVID-19 vs HIV: How the Epidemics Compare
How much does the current virus crisis share in common with early HIV outbreak scare?
Time of US HIV Infection to Diagnosis Decreases
Time interval goes down by 3 months in 3 year period.
Event-Driven PrEP Patients Face Retention Issues in Thai Study
Investigators compared characteristics and retention between daily and event-driven PrEP patients to better understand low uptake of event-driven PrEP.
Overdose Deaths Encroach on Life Expectancy Gains Among People Living With HIV
Experts assessed the impact of drug overdoses on people living with HIV in British Columbia, identifying factors associated with mortality using competing risk methodology.
Money, Pills, and Isolation: Survey Reveals Concerns of Aging Patients With HIV
People with HIV are living longer than ever at present time, raising quality of life concerns about later stage medical and psychological challenges comorbidities.
COVID-19 Mortality Rates and Outcomes for HIV Patients Better Than HIV-Negative Group
Small study shows HIV patients not at a greater risk for worse outcomes.
California PrEP Push Reveals Underserved Demographics
The California PrEP Assistance Program, established to remove financial and structural barriers to PrEP access, had positive but uneven initial results.
The Burden of Multidrug-Resistant HIV
With fostemsavir now available for patients with few options, an expert discusses what challenges MDR-HIV patients face in their care.
Urine HIV Self-Testing in China Shows Effectiveness
With insufficient HIV diagnosis testing in that country, this novel testing could help it reach part of its UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets.
First Possible HIV Remission Case without Bone Marrow Transplant Observed
A 34-year-old Brazilian man's HIV was undetectable 57 weeks after ending a heightened regimen of ART.
Fostemsavir Benefits Multi-Drug Resistant HIV
A look at the BRIGHTE study data which evidenced the recently FDA-approved add-on agent.