HIV AIDS

The use of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men has doubled each year since 2012.

Both oral and anal sex have been linked to an increased risk of STD and HIV transmission in heterosexuals, say CDC researchers.

Structural barriers may explain the HIV epidemic among women in the American South.

Findings from the largest study to evaluate sex differences in HIV-related cognitive dysfunction.

This study may help alleviate doubts about whether laypersons can perform the test and interpret the results correctly on their own.

Results of this study suggest a combined epidemic of sexual ill-health, drug use harms, and mental illness among HIV-positive MSM who engage in slamsex and chemsex.

The "new year" is now in full swing and new drugs are being approved each month; check out our slideshow to get up to date on 9 drugs approved in the first quarter for primary care. 

PrEP can decrease risk of HIV transmission. It can also contribute to risky sexual behavior and STIs.

The population of children who had prenatal exposure to HIV and to antiretroviral agents who do not become infected with HIV is growing. What effect do ARVs have on neurodevelopment in this group?

A 34-year-old man with a history of HIV says family members are exaggerating his symptoms but that the headache and double vision are bothersome.