HIV Epidemiology
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The First In-Human Chlamydia Vaccine Trial Shows Positive Immune Response
A chlamydia infection makes HIV acquisition more likely.
This Week in HIV Research: Sex, Drugs, and Broken Bones
Aug. 8, 2019: Casual sex partners increase among U.S. MSM; why some MSM undervalue PrEP; proteinuria prevalence and fracture risk; cannabis, cocaine, and inflammation in people living with HIV.
The State of Cure Research for HIV and Hepatitis B: Similarities and Differences
Steven Deeks, M.D., talks about the medical community's hopes, inspirations, and unanswered questions regarding research for an HIV cure.
Experts Flummoxed By Conflicting New Data on STIs, HIV, and Long-Term Contraception in Sub-Saharan Africa
ECHO trial results and follow-up studies find unexpectedly low rates of some STIs among users of certain long-term hormonal contraceptives. They also find high HIV rates (unrelated to the contraceptives) that suggest considerable value for PrEP integration.
Large Scale HIV Vaccine Trial Announced, But PrEP May Challenge Enrollment
Will potential study participants choose a vaccine trial over getting access to PrEP?
IAS 2019: What to Expect in HIV Science
Six thousand HIV researchers and experts are expected to make their way to Mexico City for the 10th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science, which will feature more than 1,000 abstracts highlighting the latest findings in HIV treatment, prevention, and public health policy.
This Week in HIV Research: A Bite of the Apple
June 20, 2019: Housing stability and HIV viremia; how the stigma of poverty affects viral load; the best time to employ syringe services; promise for the practice of index testing.
Hormonal Contraception Does Not Increase HIV Risk, Study Finds
No meaningful difference was found in either injectable or implant birth control when compared to an IUD.
This Week in HIV Research: The Racism of Perceived Risk
June 6, 2019: HIV/STI risk perceptions differ by race; psychosocial issues and HIV risk among young trans women; switching to dolutegravir/atazanavir; reports of severe hepatotoxicity on dolutegravir.
This Week in HIV Research: Matters of the Heart
May 30, 2019: Myocardial infarction risk among people with HIV; dolutegravir vs. efavirenz; a new way to estimate date of seroconversion; identifying people at imminent risk for disengagement from care.