Category Archives: General HIV+ population

Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified

Time to HIV viral rebound and frequency of post-treatment control after analytical interruption of antiretroviral therapy: An individual data-based meta-analysis of 24 prospective studies

2025

The only current strategy to test efficacy of novel interventions for sustained HIV control without antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people with HIV (PWH) is through an analytical treatment interruption (ATI)....

Evidence of zero-risk transmission of HIV in the era of antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review and meta-analyses

2024

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to assess the evidence on sexual transmission of HIV in high-income settings between serodiscordant couples where the index partner infected with HIV is on antiretroviral...

Effectiveness of exercise on sarcopenia in HIV patients: A systematic review of current literature

2025

Exercise is vital in managing sarcopenia in people living with HIV (PLWH). This study explores the role of exercise in reducing sarcopenia in HIV patients. A systematic search of electronic...

Real-world effectiveness and tolerability of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine 2-drug regimen in people living with HIV: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis

2025

Introduction: Dolutegravir (DTG) + lamivudine (3TC) demonstrated high rates of virologic suppression (VS) and low rates of virologic failure (VF), discontinuation, and drug resistance in randomized trials. Real-world evidence can support...

Challenges of the postpartum period in women living with HIV

2024

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Digital technology for HIV self-management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of adolescents’ preferences

2024

Digital health technology interventions have shown promise in enhancing self-management practices among adolescents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (ALHIV). The objective of this scoping review was to identify the preferences...

Effectiveness, safety and discontinuation rates of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) in people with HIV using real-world data: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Background: The use of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) is based on the results of robust clinical trials. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of BIC/FTC/TAF in treatment-naïve (TN) and treatment-experienced (TE) people...

Prevalence, incidence, and case fatality of tuberculous meningitis in adults living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

BACKGROUND: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) emerges as a grave complication of tuberculosis in people living with HIV (PLWH). The diagnosis and treatment of TBM pose significant challenges, leading to elevated mortality...

Palliative care considerations for the older adults with HIV/AIDS: A clinical practice review

2024

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has historically been viewed as a terminal condition affecting younger populations, however, with advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and better healthcare provisions, people with HIV are...

Global epidemiology, natural history, maternal-to-child transmission, and treatment with DAA of pregnant women with HCV: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

BACKGROUND: Pregnant Background Pregnant women with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection represent a special population in which treatment access remains limited despite its increasing prevalence. A reliable estimate of the...

HIV-related stigma and associated factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

BACKGROUND: It has been recognized that HIV-related stigma hinders efforts in testing, treatment, and prevention. In this systematic review, we aimed to summarize available findings on the association between HIV-related...

Tuberculosis-associated mortality and risk factors for HIV-infected population in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Background: Despite the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in reducing mortality from opportunistic infections among people living with HIV (PLHIV), tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant cause of death, accounting...

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