Patients With HIV May Have High Prevalence of Long COVID
January 15, 2025The prevalence of long COVID was high in patients living with HIV, according to a review published in eClinicalMedicine.
Measuring Retention in HIV Care in the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Impact of Telehealth
October 4, 2022It is unknown how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted traditional measures of retention in HIV care. This study calculated six different retention measures at an urban HIV care clinic for two time periods: pre-pandemic, and during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with and without inclusion of telehealth appointments.
HIV and Aging in the Era of ART and COVID-19
February 1, 2022Our understanding of HIV/AIDS has been reframed in the recent past because the use of novel antiretroviral therapy has enabled clinicians and patients to control the progression of the disease.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in HIV/AIDS patients: A systematic review
June 9, 2020This study worked to see the outcome of those who are living with AIDS and who also contracted COVID-19. They concluded that those with HIV/AIDS who had the disease well-controlled were not at a higher risk of COVID-19 symptoms being more severe. It was also found that those with bacterial pneumonia may be at risk of worse COVID-19 symptoms.
Maintaining HIV care during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 6, 2020Weak healthcare systems have been exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges have arisen in regard to maintaining HIV care continuum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Particular efforts must focus on ensuring this care to avoid disruption of routine HIV services.
