People on HIV drugs have ‘substantial’ Alzheimer’s protection: study
May 12, 2025People taking drugs for HIV and hepatitis B are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. UVA Health investigators now would like clinical trials to examine the potential of the HIV medications as a means to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
Recommendations for Incorporating Geriatrics Into HIV Care Include Attention to Both Body and Mind
December 16, 2024Of the nearly 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States in 2022, an estimated 54% were over 50 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet we are not doing enough to meet the needs of this population: A recent CDC study found that the country was on pace to miss all of its 2025 goals for improving the quality of life for people living with HIV age 50 and older.
Nearly 20% of New HIV Diagnoses Occur Among Older Adults
December 10, 2024Patients aged 50 and older who were newly diagnosed with HIV often reported heterosexual transmission and were more often women when compared with those younger than 50, according to an analysis of patients in New York State that was published in JAIDS.
Considerations and Implications of PDABs and Their Impact on 340Bs
April 4, 2024Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) are designed to help reduce the costs of prescription medications in 11 states where they currently exist (legislation pending in 13 more states).
Putting the Brakes on Accelerated Aging of Bone, Muscle from HIV Infection, Treatment
February 5, 2024Antiretroviral cocktails can make human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, undetectable and untransmittable, but both the virus and its treatment can also accelerate aging of bone and muscle.
Brain Aging in HIV Affected by Adverse Social Determinants of Health, Comorbidities
Social determinants of health were found to be associated with brain aging among patients with HIV infection, according to results of a retrospective case-control study published in The Lancet HIV.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal provides easy access to national and state level CDC data on a range of key indicators of health and well-being for older adults.
Use of Antiretroviral Therapy in Nursing Home Residents with HIV
Antiretroviral therapies are essential in HIV care. As people living with HIV age and their presence in nursing homes increases, it is critical to evaluate the quality of HIV care.
Administration for Community Living: HIV/AIDS
A collection of health, wellness, and nutrition resources compiled by the Administration for Community Living.
How Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Can Support Adults with HIV/AIDS
As HIV treatment has advanced and more people are managing HIV as a chronic condition, evidence-based health promotion programs can provide support.
Medicare and People with HIV
Medicare, the second largest source of federal spending on care and treatment for people with HIV, will likely play an increasingly important role for these individuals as they age, due to treatment effectiveness and as new infections continue to occur.
