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Mar 8, 20244 min read
Bringing together the pieces: the need for holistic care for women with HIV
In 2022, 630,000 people globally, nearly half of them women, died from AIDS-related illness, each week 4000 girls, young women acquired HIV.
Feb 21, 20243 min read
Launch of new HIV training for Talking Therapies is vital step to address mental health needs of people living with HIV
The findings from the recently published Positive Voices survey revealed that poor mental health continues to be an issue for PLWHIV
Feb 19, 20243 min read
79th Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) Full Council Meeting | 12.06.23 | Part 3
PACHA Meeting Examines 2030 HIV Transmissions Goal, Aging, Transgender Men, and More
Feb 12, 20241 min read
HIV self-disclosure and mental health amongst AYA living with HIV
Sateesh Ganguli, MD NHS Trust, UK 26th
Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine Virtual Conference on January 17-19, 2024
Feb 7, 20247 min read
“I would rather die”: Kenyan gay and bisexual men’s experiences seeking healthcare
Gay sex is illegal in Kenya, which can make finding non-stigmatising services challenging.
Feb 2, 20241 min read
The Impact of HIV Stigmatization on Mental Health
The discussion emphasizes the importance of addressing the impact of HIV stigmatization on mental health in Hispanic communities.
Jan 30, 20244 min read
Substance use treatment effective in helping men reduce their use of crystal meth
Any substance use treatment is better than none when it comes to reducing how often gay and bisexual men use methamphetamine (crystal meth)
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Growing up with HIV in Ukraine and looking to a positive future
HIV has always been a part of life for Yelyzaveta ‘Lisa’ Shevchuk, aged 19; Egor Pasko, 23; and Yana Panfilova, 26.
Jan 16, 20246 min read
UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV published
People living with HIV continue to report a high level of satisfaction with their HIV care service and treatment, a new survey by the UK ...
Jan 9, 20241 min read
HIV & The Treatment of Depression
Dr. Sam Jackson discusses strategies for evaluation and management of depression for persons with HIV; note this is part 1 of a 2-part serie
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Brain N-acetyl-Aspartyl-Glutamate (NAAG) is Positively Associated with Cognitive Function
Brain N-acetyl-aspartyl-glutamate (NAAG) is positively associated with cognitive function in older virally-suppressed people with HIV Eran S
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Sex, Drugs, and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): Addressing Substance Use in People with HIV
2023 The Annual IAS–USA Washington, DC, Virtual Course: Update on HIV Medicine Emerging Challenges
Presenter: Elana S. Rosenthal, MD
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Beyond Viral Suppression: How Addressing Mental Health Reduces Morbidity&Mortality in People w/ HIV
Among PWH, death from HIV disease is diminishing, while death due to the direct effects of mental disorders are increasing.
Dec 12, 20231 min read
Addressing Challenges in Alzheimer’s Disease in People with HIV
Increasingly, clinical populations of people with HIV are in age ranges that increase their risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementi
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Pills alone can’t treat HIV in adolescents. They need psychological support, too
If someone is struggling with their mental health and doesn’t take their treatment, then the effect of the treatment becomes fragile too.
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