HIV-Positive Organ Transplant
November 5, 2018
Research supports liver and kidney transplantation in patients with HIV infection, but referral rates are low.
Veronica Hackethal, MD
NCCN Guidelines for Cancer in HIV: A Quiz
October 10, 2018
Test your knowledge of the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for cancer in patients with HIV infection.
PrEP Use Growing in the US and Worldwide
September 4, 2018
The use of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men has doubled each year since 2012.
Low Condom Use During Oral/Anal Sex Puts Heterosexuals at Risk
August 8, 2018
Both oral and anal sex have been linked to an increased risk of STD and HIV transmission in heterosexuals, say CDC researchers.
Why Southern Women Are Hit Hardest by HIV
July 9, 2018
Structural barriers may explain the HIV epidemic among women in the American South.
Odds of Cognitive Impairment in Women vs Men With HIV
June 13, 2018
Findings from the largest study to evaluate sex differences in HIV-related cognitive dysfunction.
HIV Self-Tests as Accurate as Tests by Healthcare Workers
May 14, 2018
This study may help alleviate doubts about whether laypersons can perform the test and interpret the results correctly on their own.
Chemsex/Slamsex and STIs: What are the Risks?
April 17, 2018
Results of this study suggest a combined epidemic of sexual ill-health, drug use harms, and mental illness among HIV-positive MSM who engage in slamsex and chemsex.
PrEP May Increase STI Risk
March 19, 2018
PrEP can decrease risk of HIV transmission. It can also contribute to risky sexual behavior and STIs.
Antiretrovirals Linked to Worse Neurodevelopment in Young Kids
February 19, 2018
The population of children who had prenatal exposure to HIV and to antiretroviral agents who do not become infected with HIV is growing. What effect do ARVs have on neurodevelopment in this group?
