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Benefits of Long-Term Fingolimod Use for Multiple Sclerosis Questioned
Fingolimod (Gilenya) has shown inconsistent improvements with disability in multiple sclerosis.
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Study Shows Benefits of Fingolimod for Relapsing-Remitted Multiple Sclerosis
Various benefits associated with fingolimod (Gilenya) observed for relapsing-remitted multiple sclerosis.
Borderline Personality in Prisoners Influences Sexually Transmitted Disease Rate
Borderline personality disorder leads to more risky sexual behavior, increasing the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Alcohol and the Risk of Death from Hepatitis C
Alcohol promotes faster development of fibrosis and progression to cirrhosis in people with hepatitis C virus.
FDA Approves Extended-Release Oxycodone for Chronic Pain
Xtampza will be available in five dosages with strengths equal to 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg oxycodone hydrochloride.
Targeting Macrophages in HIV Shows Promise
HIV continues to replicate in macrophages even without T-cells.
Historic HIV-to-HIV Organ Transplant Performed
Physicians were previously not authorized to use HIV-positive organ donors, even if the recipient was also HIV-positive.
PrEP Helps Protect Women from HIV Transmission
Women are more likely to contract HIV from infected men.
Combination Therapy Reduces Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Two well-known medications for fibromyalgia are better than either therapy on its own.
Do Dating Apps Cause Increased HIV Cases?
Sites and apps such as Grindr, Manhunt, Scruff, Adam4Adam, and Craigslist may be linked with higher STD incidences.
Improved HIV Testing Needed in Young Adults
Large proportion of high risk young adults are unaware they are infected with HIV.
Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Events from Rheumatoid Arthritis
Complications from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus may cause cardiovascular problems.
HIV Guidelines at Your Fingertips with the AIDSinfo App
HIV prevention and treatment recommendations for adults can be found with new AIDSinfo app.
Early HIV Treatment, Testing May Halt Epidemic
Researchers call for regular HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis combined with early treatment.
French Drug Trial Gone Wrong: One Brain Dead, Five Hospitalized
Trial tested a new molecule for pain called an FAAH enzyme inhibitor.
Preventive HIV Drug Comparable to Aspirin in Terms of Safety
Emtricitabine-tenofovir disoproxil fumarate found to be comparable in safety to PrEP.
HIV Increases Risk of Stroke Regardless of Blood Pressure Status
Researchers find link between HIV infection and stroke.
Scientists Uncover New Stage of HIV Life Cycle
New research may allow for HIV to be attacked at its core.
Medication Use Differs Between Young and Elderly Patients with IBD
Continued steroid use associated with worse anxiety, sleep, and fatigue.
Fatigue Leads to Increased Pain Intensity in IBD
Fatigue had a strong association with pain intensity and interference in inflammatory bowel disease.
Blood Test Detects Rheumatoid Arthritis 16 Years Before Onset
Test diagnoses RA with better accuracy by detecting synthetic citrullinated peptides.
Are Probiotics Effective in the Remission of Ulcerative Colitis?
Researchers examine impact of probiotics on inflammatory bowel disease.
Diabetes and Other Comorbidities Could Greatly Hurt Platelet Function
Researchers target effect of various medical conditions on platelet function.
Continued Semen Exposure May Amp Up HIV Resistance
Higher number of unprotected sexual encounters correlates with enhanced cell expressions.
Pain and Mobility Are Major Problems for Patients with Hemophilia
Majority of hemophilia patients show problems with mobility, daily activities, and pain.
Is Severe Hemophilia Treatment Really Safe for Long-Term Use?
Researchers perform deeper analysis of recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein.
HIV-Associated Anemia Gets Some Answers
Micronutrient deficiencies in patients with HIV causes high prevalence of anemia and inflammation.
Normal Cognitive Scores May Not Reveal HIV-Associated Brain Impairment
When the virus enters the nervous system it can affect attention, memory, and language.
The Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency on HIV Treatment
Vitamin D deficiency may impact immune recovery in patients with HIV.
Roflumilast Gets the Go-Ahead for Patients with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome
Roflumilast has been found to help prevent flare-ups associated with COPD.