PrEP uptake in MSM who inject drugs is low, although research shows this group is at higher risk for HIV acquisition through drug injections, sex, or both. Men who inject drugs and who have sex with men (MWIDSM) are at higher risk for HIV through...
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Combatting the Rising Rates of NTM Pulmonary Disease
Combatting the Rising Rates of NTM Pulmonary Disease
Updated NTM pulmonary disease estimates in U.S. Medicare beneficiaries revealed rising incidence, demographic disparities, and associated comorbidities.
Gender Differences in COVID-19 Mortality Across Income Levels
Gender Differences in COVID-19 Mortality Across Income Levels
The following is a summary of “COVID-19 increased existing gender mortality gaps in high-income more than middle-income countries,” published in the November 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Beegle et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to analyze...
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Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM
Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM
In a study of PrEP use in Black sexual minority men, PrEP stigma was associated with a lower likelihood of current PrEP use in all models examined.
Global Progress in International Health Regulations Capacity from 2018 to 2022
Global Progress in International Health Regulations Capacity from 2018 to 2022
The following is a summary of “Epidemic preparedness and response capacity against infectious disease outbreaks in 186 countries, 2018–2022,” published in the November 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Eze et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
How Does Sleep & Mental Health Influence Fatigue in HIV?
How Does Sleep & Mental Health Influence Fatigue in HIV?
In addition to sleep variability, concomitant opioid use and depressive symptoms influenced rates of fatigue in patients with HIV.
Combatting the Rising Rates of NTM Pulmonary Disease
Combatting the Rising Rates of NTM Pulmonary Disease
Updated NTM pulmonary disease estimates in U.S. Medicare beneficiaries revealed rising incidence, demographic disparities, and associated comorbidities.
Gender Differences in COVID-19 Mortality Across Income Levels
Gender Differences in COVID-19 Mortality Across Income Levels
The following is a summary of “COVID-19 increased existing gender mortality gaps in high-income more than middle-income countries,” published in the November 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Beegle et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to analyze...
Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM
Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM
In a study of PrEP use in Black sexual minority men, PrEP stigma was associated with a lower likelihood of current PrEP use in all models examined.
Global Progress in International Health Regulations Capacity from 2018 to 2022
Global Progress in International Health Regulations Capacity from 2018 to 2022
The following is a summary of “Epidemic preparedness and response capacity against infectious disease outbreaks in 186 countries, 2018–2022,” published in the November 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Eze et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
How Does Sleep & Mental Health Influence Fatigue in HIV?
How Does Sleep & Mental Health Influence Fatigue in HIV?
In addition to sleep variability, concomitant opioid use and depressive symptoms influenced rates of fatigue in patients with HIV.
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LGBTQ Underrepresentation in Value-Based Care
LGBTQ Underrepresentation in Value-Based Care
The success of inclusive value-based care is essential to improving population health disparities and health outcomes for the LGBTQ community.
Why Aren’t Your Patients Taking Their Meds?
Why Aren’t Your Patients Taking Their Meds?
All kinds of different reasons exist for why patients aren't taking their medications. Learning patients' reasons can help physicians address the problem.
Healthy Aging: Volunteerism as Preventative Health
Healthy Aging: Volunteerism as Preventative Health
Reported health benefits of volunteering in older adults include: fewer physical limitations, lower depression, improved well-being, and decreased mortality.
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