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The aging of people with HIV. Close to 400 000 people with HIV in the US are over age 55 years and at risk for age-associated dementias (AAD). Study with simulated cohorts estimates that 22.1% and 16.3% of 60-year-old male and female individuals, respectively, with HIV would develop AAD by 80 years compared with 15.9% and 13.3% of male individuals/female individuals in the general population. How can we inform and help health/supportive systems to plan for these upcoming changes? Johanne Morne Eli Camhi, LMSW AARP New York Colleen Flanigan Joseph Kerwin Douglas Fish https://lnkd.in/eiRkhnUb

New Paper out in JAMA IM! We report our positive findings from STOMP (Skills To Manage Pain), an efficacy trial of pain self-management education + peer support tailored to people with HIV. https://lnkd.in/eBrZG6EM

Hi everyone. Please check our new paper highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the population living with HIV in BC, especially among highly marginalized individuals. https://lnkd.in/gNMs9uyM

The first paper from the study I am coordinating. # HIV prevention during the perinatal period Link to the paper https://lnkd.in/d23kcfiP

🚨 Tackling Pill Burden in HIV Treatment! 🚨 The HIV life cycle is disrupted by different inhibitors which act to block replication of the virus at various stages. 🧬 Patient adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has for long been hampered by overwhelming pill burden 💊 . Our recently published mini-review, 👉 "Pill Burden: A Major Barrier to HAART Adherence and Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCS) as its Solution." addresses one of the biggest challenges in HIV patient care—pill burden which is a major contributor to non-adherence to HAART. In this review, we explore the contribution and challenges of innovative solutions like Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) that combine multiple drugs into a single pill. FDCs not only simplify treatment regimens but also enhance patient compliance and overall treatment outcomes. Our work underscores the need for integrating multidisciplinary approaches in designing user-friendly and effective therapeutic strategies. 🔍 Dive into the full review for a comprehensive look at these challenges and opportunities! Link to article 👇 https://lnkd.in/g9Gb5ihr #HIVResearch #Pharmacology #DrugDevelopment #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Virology #AntiviralTherapy Image source: biorender.com

Understanding the impact of immediate versus deferred antiretroviral therapy (ART) on kidney health in individuals with HIV is crucial. A recent study compared the long-term effects of early versus delayed ART initiation on chronic kidney disease development in HIV patients. The results are insightful and highlight the safety of initiating ART early for maintaining kidney health over time. Read more about this important research published in Nephrology to stay informed about advancements in HIV treatment. #HIV #KidneyHealth #MedicalResearch

Exploring the Realities of Neuropathic Pain Among HIV Patients 🔬 In-Depth Study Insight Led by Whitney Scott, Maite Garcia Calderon Mendoza Del Solar, Harriet Kemp, Lance McCracken, Amanda C de C Williams, Andrew S C Rice, a groundbreaking qualitative study investigates the nuanced experiences of neuropathic pain in people living with HIV. Through detailed interviews with 26 individuals, this research offers unprecedented insight into the daily challenges and the broader impact of this condition. 💡 Study Highlights Complex Pain Experience: Participants described neuropathic pain as unusually perplexing and often misdiagnosed. Impact on Life: The pain significantly disrupts emotional health, social interactions, and overall functionality. Struggle for Relief: Efforts to manage pain are complicated by the dual challenges of HIV-related stigma and the inefficacy of conventional treatments. 🌟 Importance of Psychosocial Support The findings emphasize the importance of integrating psychosocial support into treatment plans to address the multifaceted nature of neuropathic pain in HIV patients effectively. 📖 Dive deeper into the impact of neuropathic pain and explore strategies for improvement. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dEhEzc8f ✨ Earn 1.0 CME Credit by engaging with this content. #HIVAwareness #ChronicPain #MedicalResearch #CME #HealthcareProfessionals #PhysicianInsights

Hi folks! Sharing our recent two open-access publications, check them out: 1. Our research about the experiences of YPLHIV in dealing with discrimination in the Philippines is out (open access)!  https://lnkd.in/gneQuAfK 2. My master’s thesis is now accessible via this link: https://lnkd.in/guGJSQii This paper explored the experiences of caregivers raising a child with perinatal HIV infection. We suggested life coaching approaches, too!

mothers2mothers recently released our 2023 results. And drumroll 🥁… we achieved the incredible outcome of a 0% transmission rate of HIV from mother to child for our enrolled clients—a goal that has driven our passion since our work began in 2001! We also delivered remarkable results in preventing new HIV infections among pregnant and breastfeeding women. Only 0.23% of these m2m clients who were HIV-negative when enrolled in our programme contracted HIV in 2023—15 times lower than the global benchmark of 3.6%. mothers2mothers was born to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and these remarkable results show that it IS possible to end this devastating pandemic and that it CAN happen in our generation. These successes underscore the incredible and tireless efforts of mothers2mothers community health workers, and the effectiveness of mothers2mothers' targeted interventions and community-based approach that ensure people access and stay in care—critical to preventing HIV transmission. On the journey to end AIDS by 2030, we must stay the course, and invest in proven, community-led solutions.

This article shines a light on the growing rates of discontinuation of HIV treatment. As we know, this can jeopardize the health of people living with HIV, increase drug resistance, and increase transmissions. The article identifies some of the most common reasons for discontinuation. What caught my eye is that inflexible service offerings, long wait times, and mental health challenges are high on the list. Discontinuation is indicative of gaps in the health system to adequately meet clients’ needs for flexibility and efficiency, and for person-centered, integrated, stigma-free care. https://lnkd.in/dZmVftYr