Category Archives: Population(s)
Global, regional, and national estimates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection incidence among people who inject drugs and number of new annual HCV infections attributable to injecting drug use: A multi-stage analysis
Background: Measuring progress towards the WHO 2030 target for hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination among people who inject drugs (PWID)-an incidence of two or fewer infections per 100 person-years-has been challenging...
An international compendium of health state utilities in people with HIV: A systematic review
Purpose: Measuring health-related quality of life across different health states for people with HIV (PWH) using direct or indirect preference-based values can inform decision-analytic models evaluating cost-effectiveness of different care strategies....
Exercise interventions conducted among individuals with co-occurring HIV and unhealthy substance use: A systematic review
Unhealthy substance use and physical inactivity are prevalent co-occurring risk factors for morbidity and mortality among people with HIV (PWH). Evidence-based exercise interventions targeting both risk factors are limited. We...
Ptosis in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients under long-term antiretroviral treatment
OBJECTIVE: To present cases of ptosis in HIV-1 patients on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) and review the existing literature. METHODS: Five HIV-1-positive patients with slowly progressive bilateral ptosis underwent a...
INSTIs-centered antiviral regimens for first-line treatment of HIV/AIDS: A network meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of INSTI-based antiretroviral regimens compared to the national standard first-line treatment EFV/3TC/TDF for HIV/AIDS in China. The aim is to guide...
Barriers to retention in care among adults with HIV in developed countries: An integrative review
Focusing on factors hindering viral suppression is essential for improving the health outcomes of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and working towards ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The aim of...
Breast cancer clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes in women living with HIV/AIDS globally: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Although associations between HIV and breast cancer (BC) have been investigated, the global literature remains inconsistent regarding clinical features and outcomes in HIV-positive patients. This study aims to clarify the...
Assessment tools for evaluating pharmacy students’ knowledge on HIV prophylaxis: A scoping review
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify and evaluate instruments used to measure pharmacy students’ knowledge of HIV prophylaxis, focusing on both preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis. METHODS: A systematic...
Drug-drug interactions in transgender patients receiving antiretroviral and hormonal therapy: A systematic review of clinical studies and reports
Transgender individuals, whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth, often undergo pharmacotherapy, including hormone therapy (HT), as part of their gender-affirming care. This pharmacotherapy, particularly when combined...
Weight gain, obesity, and the impact of lifestyle factors among people living with HIV: A systematic review
HIV remains a significant health concern, but the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed it into a manageable chronic condition. However, weight gain and obesity pose a substantial challenge...
Climate change and HIV prevention: Towards sustainable solutions—A narrative review
Climate change, with its pervasive environmental, social, and economic impacts, is emerging as a significant factor influencing global health outcomes, including the prevention and management of HIV. The intersection of...
