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The prevalence of transgender-related diagnosis codes in the United States increased nearly ninefold from 2014 to 2021, with significant increases in HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis prescriptions in this population, data show.

Newborns with HIV who receive very early ART can achieve sustained virological suppression, a study found. Researchers said the results provide a jumping-off point to identify infants who may later achieve treatment-free remission.

A vaginal ring that releases dapivirine for HIV prevention has been licensed for use in 11 sub-Saharan African countries according to the Population Council.

The dapivirine vaginal ring, a long-acting form of HIV prevention, has been licensed for use in 11 sub-Saharan African nations, according to an international nonprofit organization.

Among people being treated for HIV, young children experience the highest rate of death — up to nine times higher than other age groups, according to study findings published in MMWR.

The Biden administration is offering more free COVID-19 tests ahead of the holiday season.

People with HIV have an increased risk for developing composite mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, although receiving ART may lower this risk, researchers found.

Sleep disorders including insomnia, poor sleep quality and short and long sleep duration were associated with physical frailty among middle-aged and older patients with HIV, researchers found.