Apretude, First Injectable PrEP, Gets FDA ApprovalIn mid-December 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Apretude (cabotegravir) as the first injectable HIV preventive drug. Apretude is approved for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Your Medicine With Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious effects on health and well-being. Many people get... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
First Long-Acting HIV Injectable Cabenuva Receives FDA Approval The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine) for the long-acting treatment of HIV. Cabenuva comes as an injectable medicine that is taken once a... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19: Basics for the ImmunocompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scientists Identify First New HIV Subtype in Nearly 20 YearsA team of scientists have identified the first new subtype of HIV in 19 years.1 They announced the results in November 2019 in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Increased Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke for People Living with HIVPeople living with HIV are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.1-3 A large health insurance database... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Researchers Successfully Eliminate HIV in Mice With the Help of CRISPRNew technologies have been able to successfully eliminate the HIV virus in mice, report researchers from Temple University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The combination of CRISPR, a... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
