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The primary job of myeloid dendritic cells is to support T cells, which are key to the ability to control HIV infection.

Study: Trait of Rare Few Whose Bodies Naturally Control HIV Have 'Trained' Immune Cells

Not all CD4+ T cells are equally susceptible to infection in vivo, which could suggest that the most susceptible cells could eventually become targets of preventive interventions.

Investigators Build List of Cells Most Susceptible to HIV Infection

Patient and provider organizations urge the Department of Health and Human Services and the Biden administration to enact policies and protections that improve prescription drug affordability for people in the United States.

More Than 100 Patient Groups Advocate for Affordable Prescription Drugs

Despite the fact that 98% of the survey respondents said they were aware of PrEP, less than 25% were currently taking it. 

Despite Increasing PrEP Awareness, Use Remains Low for People at High Risk of HIV

The molecules act as decoy CD4 proteins, which the HIV particles preferentially attach to instead of CD4 cells at the surface of the cell. 

Researchers Develop Novel Molecules That Prevent HIV Particles From Attacking Immune Cells

Among patients with HIV who had not been diagnosed with heart disease at the beginning of the study, the risk of developing heart disease, heart failure, or stroke for the first time was 90% higher among those taking beta-blockers.

Choice of Blood Pressure Medications Impacts Long-Term Heart Disease Risk in Patients With HIV

Study is the first to examine how the choice of blood pressure medications influences the long-term risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure in a patient population with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Certain High Blood Pressure Medications May Alter Heart Risk in People With HIV

The research team analyzed CD4-cell gene expression data from a study of HIV-infected people in Africa and Asia.

Study: Diabetes Drug May Be a New Weapon Against HIV

Russell Brewer, DrPH, a research associate professor at University of Chicago Medicine, discusses the value of the pharmacist in improving access and engagement in care for Black same-gender-loving men. 

How Pharmacists Can Support Health Care Access and Engagement for Black Same-gender-loving Men

P.J. Moton-Poole, a senior manager at ViiV Healthcare, discusses the role pharmacists play in addressing health care disparities in BIPOC communities.