May 10, 2021
CASES OF TREATMENT-EMERGENT RESISTANCE in virologically suppressed patients No patients in the DOVATO arm had confirmed virologic withdrawal (HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL followed by a second consecutive HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL)....
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TRIAL DESIGN TANGO is an ongoing, Phase 3, randomized, noninferiority trial that randomized adults with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL to switch to DOVATO or remain on a TAF-containing regimen Designed to evaluate the efficacy and...
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INDICATION DOVATO is indicated as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in adults with no antiretroviral (ARV) treatment history or to replace the current ARV regimen in those whoare virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA...
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During a recent PW Podcast episode, we spoke with Daniel A. Doherty, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Research Affiliate for the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington. Following is a...
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Each year, more than 180,000 adults and 70,000 children undergo an appendectomy in the United States. “Although the surgery is curative, appendectomy is still a major operation that is associated with perioperative risks as well...
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Although previous studies indicate that HIV is a risk factor for missed menstrual periods, or amenorrhea, the downstream effects of amenorrhea and its associated hormonal dysregulation in these women remain poorly understood,...
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Q: I have a diabetic patient who is well-controlled but is generally cantankerous and veers to noncompliance unless I keep a close eye on him. I, therefore, like to get him into the office every 3 months. The last time he was...
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Risk Factors for Increased LOS in PWH Identified While evidence indicates that hospital length of stay (LOS) is an important indicator of hospital efficiency and severity of illness, LOS can vary by geographic region. To...
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Telemedicine isn’t there yet. I’ve been treating patients for nearly a year by remote care, and I’m underwhelmed. And my patients have voted with their feet—most still want to see me in person. I suspect they’re not happy with...
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The Oregon Medical Board suspended the license of family practitioner Steven Latulippe for what it called “unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.” The board said his behavior was “an immediate danger to the public.” His...
Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
Several studies have provided consistent data on the effectiveness of viral suppression on HIV transmission, collectively observing more than 100,000 condomless anal and vaginal sex acts that resulted in zero HIV transmissions...
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More than 400,000 cases of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and nearly 30,000 deaths from C. difficile-associated diarrhea are reported annually in the US. In the past, efforts to limit transmission have focused on...
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Data showing an increase in prevalence of MRSA and other multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) infections in ICU patients suggests that antimicrobial resistance continues to increase in this population As a measure of...
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