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Antiretroviral Therapy Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk in HIV
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (621+ words) Individuals with HIV experience a substantial burden of diabetes, with antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure and longer treatment duration associated with a higher incidence of the metabolic condition, according to study results published in HIV Medicine. To better characterize diabetes risk…...
Phase 3 Trials Support Oral, Once-Weekly Islatravir/Lenacapavir for HIV
1+ week, 6+ day ago (280+ words) Topline results were announced from two phase 3 trials evaluating a once-weekly, single tablet combination of islatravir/lenacapavir (ISL/LEN) for the treatment of HIV. In the double-blind ISLEND-1 study, participants were randomly assigned 1: 1 to receive ISL/LEN (initial doses on…...
EHR Notes Reveal Potential Racial Bias in Doctors' Perception of Patient Credibility
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (358+ words) An analysis of more than 13 million EHR notes shows potential racial bias in how doctors document patient trustworthiness. Health Day News " An analysis of more than 13 million electronic health record (EHR) notes shows potential racial bias in how doctors document…...
Clinical, Economic Burden of HIV Worse in Patients With ART Resistance
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) Detectable resistance to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in individuals with HIV infection is associated with lower CD4+ count, increased risk for opportunistic infections, higher economic burden, and greater hospitalization frequency. These study findings were published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Patients with…...