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The Pharmacy Times® human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) resource center provides clinical news and articles, coverage from conferences and meetings, links to condition-specific resources, and videos and other content.

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Antiretroviral Therapy Does Not Restore Immunity in Vaccinated Patients with HIV

Antiretroviral therapy may not be entirely effective in restoring the immune protection resulting from viral infections or childhood vaccines received prior to becoming HIV-positive.

World Health Organization Develops Mobile App for PrEP Guidelines

The app takes the authoritative, evidence-based 2015 World Health Organization pre-exposure prophylaxis guidelines and adapts for a mobile device.

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Study: HIV Infection Triggers Immune System Against Smallpox

The loss of immunity, also referred to as “HIV-associated immune amnesia,” could be related to why people with HIV who are on ART still have shorter lives on average than people without HIV, the study noted.

HIV Attacks Young Brain, Even with Early Treatment

Recent studies have shown that the HIV virus may affect the brains of children living with and exposed to the virus, even with early antiretroviral therapy (ART). HIV can disrupt neurodevelopment, which affects how children learn, reason, and function.

ZAP Gene Crucial First Step in Cells Identifying HIV

Study seeks to determine how HIV avoids the zinc-finger antiviral protein and how it binds the RNA.

Study Provides Insight Into HIV-Associated Cardiac Death Risk

Individuals with HIV have more QT interval variability than those without the disease, which may lead to the increased risk of sudden cardiac death.

Assessment Shows Potential Need for More Preventive Cardiovascular Care in Patients with HIV

There is a statistically significant difference in the number of patients that meet statin criteria for primary prevention, and those that were prescribed it in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), according to student research presented at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mental Health Watch: Cognitive Impairment Is Linked to Presence of Persistent HIV in CNS

Many individuals with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy have viral genetic material in the cells of their cerebrospinal fluid, making them more likely to experience memory and concentration problems, according to the results of a new study.

Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with HIV

Pharmacists can motivate patients to stick to their drug regimens to decrease viral load and prevent further transmission.

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Understanding ART Adherence in Transgender People with HIV

Understanding adherence patterns is the first step to combat the HIV epidemic in this population.

Medication adherence plays a vital role in the success, or failure, of patients with HIV/AIDS. This Pharmacy Times® specialty page serves as a hub for all clinical news that pharmacists need to know about HIV treatment and possible prevention. The coverage includes breaking news coverage of approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration, key takeaways from the latest novel therapies in clinical trials, and notifications of updates to clinical guidelines for the conditions. Additionally, this page provides suggestions for ways that pharmacists can collaborate with physicians to help overall continued care.