Article: HIV and Aging
People who are living with HIV are living longer lives which may bring on new challenges in regards to the comorbidities that can occur in older people with HIV (OPWH). Early diagnoses of these comorbidities, geriatric care is essential to the continuation of life and quality of life for these patients.
Health equity and aging of bisexual older adults: Pathways of risk and resilience
Aging Bisexual adults with HIV are a growing but commonly overlooked population. This population has significantly poorer health outcomes compared to aging lesbian and gay adults. Interventions need to take into account the unique factors that impact the health of Bisexual adults than just focus on their Gay and Lesbian peers in order to improve health equity.
Best practices in LGBT care: A guide for primary care physicians
hysicians should create an inclusive and welcoming environment for their patients by providing education and training for the staff members. This is a guide of best practices for care providers to take into consideration when treating those who identify as LGBTQ+ in order to optimize clinical and cultural competency.
HIV Infection in the Elderly: Arising Challenges
The article discusses some of the challenges, clinical and immunological, that elderly people living with HIV encounter. It also discusses that due to ART more people are living with HIV, which means that they live longer. It warns of various things that clinicians can keep in mind while evaluating elder patients with HIV, such as mixing medications.
Long-Term Mortality in HIV-Infected Individuals 50 Years or Older: A Nationwide, Population-Based Cohort Study
Persons with HIV are more likely to have cardiovascular disease because of the residual virally mediated inflammation and side effects of antiretroviral therapy in addition to traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Three HIV patient stories
These “Voices from the Field” from Doctors Without Borders are first-hand experiences from three patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
