All CoveragePrevention MethodsCurrent Options for PrEP: A Clinician’s GuideTara Haelle11 Min ReadKnow the currently available PrEP options, how to assess the best fit for each person, and strategies for helping patients make an informed decision. Prevention MethodsCurrent Options for PrEP: A Clinician’s GuideTara Haelle11 Min ReadKnow the currently available PrEP options, how to assess the best fit for each person, and strategies for helping patients make an informed decision. Adverse Events & ComorbiditiesCROI 2022 Data Bites: HIV and COVID-19Larry Buhl; Myles HelfandNews5 Min ReadNew findings on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in people living with HIV—as well as a suggestion that TDF may have some protective effect against severe COVID outcomes among older PLWH. Adverse Events & ComorbiditiesCROI 2022 Data Bites: HIV and COVID-19Larry Buhl; Myles HelfandNews5 Min ReadNew findings on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in people living with HIV—as well as a suggestion that TDF may have some protective effect against severe COVID outcomes among older PLWH. Adverse Events & ComorbiditiesThis Week in HIV Research: Weights and MeasuresBarbara Jungwirth; Myles HelfandNews1 Min ReadOct. 14, 2021: Weight gain on dolutegravir, raltegravir, or TAF; HIV/COVID-19 coinfection inequalities in the U.S. Midwest; HIV, menopause, and BMD; “accepting” pain. Adverse Events & ComorbiditiesThis Week in HIV Research: Weights and MeasuresBarbara Jungwirth; Myles HelfandNews1 Min ReadOct. 14, 2021: Weight gain on dolutegravir, raltegravir, or TAF; HIV/COVID-19 coinfection inequalities in the U.S. Midwest; HIV, menopause, and BMD; “accepting” pain. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)For PrEP to Work, Shared Doctor-Patient Decision-Making Is KeyTerri Wilder, M.S.W.News14 Min ReadThe process of choosing between PrEP options is often not straightforward. Oni Blackstock, M.D., explains how providers can help ensure their patients end up with the most successful option for them. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)For PrEP to Work, Shared Doctor-Patient Decision-Making Is KeyTerri Wilder, M.S.W.News14 Min ReadThe process of choosing between PrEP options is often not straightforward. Oni Blackstock, M.D., explains how providers can help ensure their patients end up with the most successful option for them. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)A PrEP Pricing Pickle: Descovy Will Need a Drastic Discount to Be Worthwhile, Study FindsMyles HelfandNews6 Min ReadWith Truvada going generic soon in the U.S., public health officials will need to make some decisions to make access to both drugs sustainable. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)A PrEP Pricing Pickle: Descovy Will Need a Drastic Discount to Be Worthwhile, Study FindsMyles HelfandNews6 Min ReadWith Truvada going generic soon in the U.S., public health officials will need to make some decisions to make access to both drugs sustainable. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Oral Arguments in Antitrust Case Against HIV Drug Companies Began Last Week. Plaintiff Peter Staley Explains the CaseTerri Wilder, M.S.W.Q&A17 Min ReadThe case could change the way pharma companies make agreements to keep generic versions of single-tablet pills at bay. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Oral Arguments in Antitrust Case Against HIV Drug Companies Began Last Week. Plaintiff Peter Staley Explains the CaseTerri Wilder, M.S.W.Q&A17 Min ReadThe case could change the way pharma companies make agreements to keep generic versions of single-tablet pills at bay. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Should All PrEP Users on Truvada Switch to Descovy? These Leading Docs Say, ‘Not So Fast.’Larry Buhl6 Min ReadMany fear the push to put more people on the new brand-name drug before Truvada goes generic this year. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Should All PrEP Users on Truvada Switch to Descovy? These Leading Docs Say, ‘Not So Fast.’Larry Buhl6 Min ReadMany fear the push to put more people on the new brand-name drug before Truvada goes generic this year. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)The Berlin Patient, the First Person Ever Cured of HIV, on Taking PrEP: "I Want a Full Sexual Life"Sony SalzmanNews3 Min ReadTimothy Ray Brown, known as "the Berlin patient," has begun taking PrEP to make sure he doesn't have to deal with an HIV diagnosis -- again. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)The Berlin Patient, the First Person Ever Cured of HIV, on Taking PrEP: "I Want a Full Sexual Life"Sony SalzmanNews3 Min ReadTimothy Ray Brown, known as "the Berlin patient," has begun taking PrEP to make sure he doesn't have to deal with an HIV diagnosis -- again. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Misleading Ads About PrEP Are Threatening Progress to End the HIV Epidemic. They Must Be Removed.Demetre C. Daskalakis, M.D., M.P.H.; Oni Blackstock, M.D., M.H.S.; David Holland, M.D., M.H.S.2 Min ReadPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a vital part of ending HIV, but ads targeting people to join lawsuits are planting needless fears in patients, three leading HIV specialists write. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Misleading Ads About PrEP Are Threatening Progress to End the HIV Epidemic. They Must Be Removed.Demetre C. Daskalakis, M.D., M.P.H.; Oni Blackstock, M.D., M.H.S.; David Holland, M.D., M.H.S.2 Min ReadPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a vital part of ending HIV, but ads targeting people to join lawsuits are planting needless fears in patients, three leading HIV specialists write. FDA-Approved HIV MedicationsFDA Approves Descovy for PrEP, but Only for Cisgender Men and Transgender WomenSony SalzmanNews3 Min ReadThe FDA approved the fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide for PrEP, but advocates hope to see more research on the HIV prevention drug's efficacy for receptive vaginal sex for cisgender women and transgender men. FDA-Approved HIV MedicationsFDA Approves Descovy for PrEP, but Only for Cisgender Men and Transgender WomenSony SalzmanNews3 Min ReadThe FDA approved the fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide for PrEP, but advocates hope to see more research on the HIV prevention drug's efficacy for receptive vaginal sex for cisgender women and transgender men. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Does Descovy Really Work Better Than Truvada for PrEP? One Researcher Raises Questions About the DISCOVER Trial ResultsTerri Wilder, M.S.W.News11 Min ReadNewly presented data from IAS 2019 spark discussion about study populations, study endpoints, and potential weight gain. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)Does Descovy Really Work Better Than Truvada for PrEP? One Researcher Raises Questions About the DISCOVER Trial ResultsTerri Wilder, M.S.W.News11 Min ReadNewly presented data from IAS 2019 spark discussion about study populations, study endpoints, and potential weight gain. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)DISCOVER PrEP Trial Finds F/TAF Has Superior Load Time and Tail Compared to F/TDFSony SalzmanNews4 Min ReadBut given cost concerns, advocates question whether the benefits are enough to warrant dumping F/TDF as the go-to PrEP option. PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)DISCOVER PrEP Trial Finds F/TAF Has Superior Load Time and Tail Compared to F/TDFSony SalzmanNews4 Min ReadBut given cost concerns, advocates question whether the benefits are enough to warrant dumping F/TDF as the go-to PrEP option.
