Elevated Dementia Risk Persists Among Older People Living With HIV
Even among people on modern HIV treatment, just over a quarter of PLWH are diagnosed with dementia by age 80, compared to just under 14% of HIV-negative people, according to a new U.S. study.
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Older Adults Living With HIV Often Have Delayed Entry Into Care
A new study shows that almost two-thirds of older adults who were diagnosed with HIV at a Connecticut clinic were already at an advanced stage of disease progression.
How Can We Manage Pain Better in Older Adults Living With HIV?
“Telling them now that ‘the government is saying I need to decrease your opioids. ... Sorry you’re going to suffer,’ was just not satisfying to me as a physician,” says Maile Young Karris, M.D.
For Older Americans With HIV, Holistic Health Concerns Often Outweigh the Virus Itself
A Chicago survey of people over 60 finds high self-reported viral suppression rates—but also clear signs that people need help navigating a range of other physical and mental health concerns.
As Two-Drug HIV Treatment Rises, Long-Term Inflammation Becomes a Potential Concern
These studies presented at AIDS 2020 explore the benefits and challenges.
Study Finds Higher Risk of Recurring Blood Clots Among Some People Living With HIV
However, the findings need to be studied in larger, more diverse populations.
HIV Life Expectancy in U.S. Now Matches General Population—With Some Big “Buts”
The biggest may be that more of an HIV-positive person’s equally long lifespan will be spent managing comorbidities, one large study found.
Housing Is Important for Seniors, People Living With HIV, and Everyone Else
Doctors contemplate the role of housing in health care as people with HIV grow older, but are often poor.
Despite ART, Immune System Ages Faster Among People Living With HIV, Study Finds
Even with an undetectable viral load, study participants who had been vaccinated as children lost smallpox immunity.
Patients With HIV Should Think About How Many Pills They Take a Day
Taking more than five medications could be a problem. And many people with HIV are at risk of being on medication overload.
Six Things Providers Should Know About HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, including dementia, may be well-documented issues, but they're still being understood. New research answers some questions providers may have about HIV's impact on the brain.