Cette étude a exploré les facteurs associés à la suppression virale durable au sein de 2 groupes de personnes vivant avec le VIH et à la consommation problématique de substances dans le contexte de la mise en route d'un traitement antirétroviral universel. Les participants (n=99) ont été recrutés entre 2014-2017 dans des cliniques...

Margaret M. Paschen-Wolff   et al.
AIDS and Behavior 2021; aop: 10.1007/s10461-021-03392-9

 Article commenté par : Dr Emmanuel GUIN

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a primary global public health concern. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the pathogen of AIDS. Since AIDS has been identified, >37 million people worldwide have been infected [1]. Presently, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) inhibits HIV replication and improves patient prognosis, turning AIDS into a chronic viral infectious disease...

Chen, Jing et al.
Current Opinion in HIV and Aids 2021; 16(5): 262-70
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Frailty and cognitive impairment are 2 common health conditions that frequently coexist in older (50+ years) persons with HIV (PWH).1 Prevalence estimates of frailty in this population range from 5% to 29%2 while mild cognitive impairment is found in about one-third.3 PWH diagnosed with both frailty and cognitive impairment are at twice the risk of poor health outcomes (ie, recurrent falls, worsening...

Mcmillan, Jacqueline M.MD et al.
Journal of AIDS 2021; 88(1): 110-6
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