(Reuters Health) – Adults taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have an overall low risk of renal impairment, but a new study suggests that risk is greater for people over age 50 and those with pre-existing renal dysfunction. Researchers examined data…
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CDC Inquiry Sought on HIV Outbreak in WVa’s Largest County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday submitted a congressional inquiry with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding an HIV outbreak in West Virginia’s largest county. The West Virginia Democrat asked for the inquiry on…
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Delayed Start of HIV Therapy Tied to Small Increase in Risk of AIDS-Related Cancers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Delaying the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-positive patients is associated with a small increase in risk for AIDS-related cancer, according to new research that supports long-standing guidance to start ART immediately regardless of…
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Caregivers Could Use HIV Self-Testing for Hard-to-Reach Kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Caregivers living with HIV could use at-home testing to monitor the children in their households, according to researchers in Zimbabwe. HIV self-testing has been effective in low-resource countries, and it could help in locations where…
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