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National Transgender HIV Testing Day 2024
Thursday, April 18, marks National Transgender HIV Testing Day (#NTHTD and #TransHIV) 2024, a day that highlights the importance of routine HIV testing, prevention and treatment among transgender individuals, who often face unique barriers to care. In the United States, about 1.6 million people identify as transgender, 300,000 of whom...
Moderate Exercise May Reduce Liver Injury in People With MASH
Moderate-intensity exercise led to lower levels of biomarkers indicative of liver fibrosis and inflammation in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), according to study findings published in Liver International. MASH, the new name for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and its less severe form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD; formerly non-alcoholic...
Many Drugs Granted Accelerated Approval May Not Measure Up
Only four out of 10 cancer drugs that were granted accelerated approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demonstrated a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials after more than five years of follow-up, according to study results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (AACR 2024) and published in JAMA.
The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Screen for Breast Cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform cancer screening as we know it, but how and at what cost?. Currently, mammograms can correctly identify about 87% of women with breast cancer, according to the nonprofit Susan G. Komen, which notes that mammography sensitivity is higher in women older than 50 and lower in women with dense breasts. Health care providers throughout the United States now offer patients the option of having their mammograms read by both a radiologist and an AI model to increase the chances of catching cancer early and minimizing false positives.
Sexually Transmitted Infections—A Closer Look at NIAID Research
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. STIs have a devastating impact on adults and infants and annually affect millions of people in the United States. Certain STIs can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer and increase the likelihood of acquiring or transmitting HIV. In...
Exercise Improves Cancer Survivors’ Cardiovascular Health
Breast, colorectal and prostate cancer survivors who participated in an aerobic exercise and resistance training program showed improvements in vascular function and reduced atherosclerosis, according to study results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (AACR 2024) this month in San Diego. “After just four months, patients...
Meningococcal Vaccine Does Not Significantly Reduce Gonorrhea Risk
A vaccine that prevents meningococcal disease did not significantly lower the risk of gonorrhea in the DoxyVAC trial, according to updated study results presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2024) last month in Denver. “Although a small benefit cannot be ruled out, its clinical relevance seems...
$950K Grant to Study the Link Between Stigma, Meth, HIV and Latino Men
It’s well established that stigma and crystal meth use drive HIV transmissions, so better understanding the roots of these challenges and how to overcome them would help reduce new HIV cases. A $950,000 federal grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will help a professor at the University of Connecticut explore these topics, reports UConn Today.
AI Analysis of Social Media Language Predicts Depression Severity for White but Not Black Americans
Researchers were able to predict depression severity for white people, but not for Black people using standard language-based computer models to analyze Facebook posts. Words and phrases associated with depression, such as first-person pronouns and negative emotion words, were around three times more predictive of depression severity for white people than for Black people.
Video Targeting Black Men May Help Increase Awareness About Prostate Cancer
A video designed to educate Black men about prostate cancer resulted in 97% of surveyed participants acknowledging that Black men are at a higher risk of this disease and 93% saying they would get screened, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, held April 5-10.
WHO Sounds Alarm on Viral Hepatitis Infections Claiming 3,500 Lives Each Day
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing. The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally -- with 1.3 million deaths per year, the same as tuberculosis, a top infectious killer. The report,...
Resources for STI Awareness Week: April 14-20, 2024
STI Awareness Week, observed April 14–20 this year, raises awareness about how sexually transmitted infections (STIs) impact people’s lives. It also highlights the importance of reducing the stigma, fear, and discrimination associated with STIs and ensuring people have the appropriate tools and knowledge regarding the prevention, testing, and treatment of STIs.
Half of People With Hepatitis Are Scared to Share Their Diagnosis
Half of Europeans living with hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) struggle to share their diagnosis with others due to stigma, according to a multicountry study presented at the World Hepatitis Summit. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver and affects nearly 354 million people worldwide, according to Health Policy...
For Us, By Us: Addressing Unique Needs of Black Women in the HIV Response
In solidarity with the theme of the 2023 US Conference on HIV/AIDS, “A Love Letter to Black Women,” the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), led by its Director, Kaye Hayes, MPA, is creating a nationally coordinated, community-driven initiative to improve the lives and well-being of Black women of both cis and trans experience in America and further explore ending the scourge of the HIV epidemic among the community. HIV.gov spoke with the initiative’s co-leads to better understand its impetus and to discuss a recent community meeting in Houston, Texas to enhance the collective ability to address Black women’s unique needs in the HIV response.
Nearly 1 in 4 Adults Dumped From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured, Survey Finds
Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain coverage in the government insurance program for low-income people after pandemic-era protections began expiring last spring.
FDA Approves Dovato for Teens Living With HIV
On April 8, the Food and Drug Administration approved ViiV Healthcare’s Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine) pill as a new all-in-one daily HIV treatment option for adolescents ages 12 years and older. “This expanded indication for Dovato brings an oral, two-drug, single-tablet regimen to adolescents living with HIV, providing a complete HIV...
Meningococcal Disease Is Rising, Including Among People With HIV
In late March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert about an increase in invasive meningococcal disease, with the highest annual number of cases reported since 2014. People living with HIV, Black people and those ages 30 to 60 are disproportionately affected. Meningococcal disease is potentially life-threatening and requires prompt medical attention. The CDC urges all people for whom meningococcal vaccination is recommended—including HIV-positive people—to stay up to date with their vaccines.
Healthy Recipe: Chicken, Squash & Kale Quesadilla
Not only are quesadillas super quick to whip up, but they’re also a fabulous way to repurpose leftovers and add whatever cancer-fighting ingredients you like. All you need is some cheese to bring the ingredients together, spoon a little of chipotle-yogurt sauce over it, and you’ll have a winning dish.
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