- CATIE NewsLarge pivotal clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines have been done with tens of thousands of HIV-negative people. However, little information about the effect of these vaccines on HIV-positive people…
- CATIE NewsInfection with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause symptoms called coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). In some people, particularly those with underlying…
- CATIE NewsMetformin, a compound found in French lilac, has long been used to treat diabetes. Canadian researchers studied the impact of metformin on people living with ...
- CATIE News80% of people with HIV used cannabis at least once weekly, mostly through smoking. The top reported reason was pleasure, followed by stress and anxiety ...
- With proper treatment and care, people with HIV can live long and healthy lives and reduce HIV transmission. HIV treatment is highly effective and starting as soon as possible after diagnosis is…
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often have no symptoms and can have serious health consequences if left untreated. Testing is important for diagnosis. Many STIs can be treated or cured once…
- CATIE NewsTenofovir is an important antiviral drug used to treat HIV and hepatitis B virus and is made in two formulations: . Tenofovir DF (tenofovir disoproxil ...
- CATIE NewsLenacapavir (Sunlenca) is the first capsid inhibitor approved for HIV treatment. Lenacapavir works in a way that is different from other HIV medications. After initial oral dosing, lenacapavir…
- CATIE NewsHIV attacks the immune system, causing it to become increasingly weak and dysfunctional. Treatment with combinations of potent anti-HIV drugs (commonly called ...
- CATIE NewsIn the past decade reports have suggested that some HIV-positive people are at heightened risk for aging-related issues including the following: . heart ...
- CATIE NewsLong-acting injectable HIV treatments are rolling out in Canada and other high-income countries. A U.S. study with 383 people who wanted long-acting treatment found that 47% didn’t start it. The main…
- CATIE NewsThe ratio of CD4 to CD8 cells gives an overall picture of the health of the immune system. Montreal researchers studied nearly 4,000 people with HIV who used different HIV treatments. People on a…