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Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Women with abnormal vaginal microbiota showed no difference in efficacy of daily oral PrEP compared to women with normal vaginal microbiota, according to data presented at the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle.

Kaiser report finds the ACA played a significant role in the increase of health insurance for HIV-positive patients.

Structural factors impact access to high-quality HIV prevention and care services.

The program comprises 2 studies with over 1000 patients who previously achieved viral suppression on a 3- or 4-drug antiretroviral regimen.

Statistics show condomless sex is on the rise among men who have sex with men.

Association found between medically appropriate food support and improved HIV and diabetes health.

Comprehensive nutrition could improve the overall health of patients with chronic diseases.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Supporters argue current laws are outdated and single out HIV-positive individuals.

Special patient population produces new broadly neutralizing antibodies to defeat HIV.

Conventional HIV drugs could be transformed into once a month dosing.

Comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder may be underestimated in patients with HIV.

Treatment with protease inhibitors could result in HIV-associated neurocognitive diseases.

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Manufacturers will present clinical trial results at the upcoming HIV medical meeting.

Gut antibody imbalance may impact immune response to HIV.

For patients with HIV, liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.

Macrophages disable protective protein, leaving an open window for HIV infection.

Social media can identify behavioral trends and attitudes relevant to the risk of infection with HIV.

Pro-inflammatory cervicovaginal bacteria increased HIV risk more than 4-fold in women.

Recreational drug use has been established as a risk factor for HIV acquisition, and many patients will find lifestyle modification—eschewing recreational drug use—difficult.

While nephrotoxicity associated with TDF has been well documented, prospective studies in HIV patients have been lacking.

February 7 marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which promotes awareness of HIV and AIDS and the disparity in care between African Americans in the United States compared to individuals of different races.

African American women account for 62% of women diagnosed with HIV.

Study examines whether sharing HIV status has an impact on depression or anxiety symptoms.

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Prevention programs, HIV testing, and easier access to treatment are all areas that need to be addressed.

Adults who have HIV are more likely to develop diabetes than the general population, a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care estimates.