Adolescents aged 13-24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses, highlighting significant testing inequities across demographics. The study found higher HIV testing odds among older students, those with ...

A previous post reviewed data about drug use among sexual and gender minority people. In addition to its direct health risks, drug use is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection. It might ...

At AIDS 2024 in July, Kelly Dyer, MD, Perelman School of Medicine, presented research findings from an investigation at the intersection of health equity, substance use detox, infectious disease ...

The increased prevalence of substance use disorder among people living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic may be attributable to an increase in social isolation and mental health symptoms, as well ...

Drug use, especially injection drug use, presents substantial risks for HIV transmission. Understanding the intricate relationship between drug use and HIV infections is paramount for implementing ...

Medical professionals have long recognized a troubling pattern: drug use significantly increases the risk of HIV infection. This connection affects millions worldwide, yet many people remain unaware ...

Addiction and HIV fuel one another in a global syndemic, but innovative programs, from Portugal’s reforms to Australia’s NSPs, show that integrated, stigma-free care can halt the cycle and save lives.

Now, Gilead has conducted an analysis of a phenomenon that can undermine all infectious disease therapies, including ...