MHE Week in Review - HIV

Medicaid is the main healthcare coverage for people living with HIV in the United States, according to data compiled by KFF.

In United States veterans, antiretroviral resistance was associated with higher healthcare resource utilization, despite lower pharmacy-related costs, according to an abstract submitted to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) held last week in Houston.

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study.

The early results of trials for two injectable, investigational antiretroviral therapies, VH4524184 and VH4011499, have the potential for extended dosing intervals.

Gilead has reported results for a once-yearly intramuscular injection that show blood concentrations of lenacapavir exceeded those from the twice-yearly dosing.

Prevalence varies by region and is impacted by social stigma, access to preventive medicine and a lack of HIV/AIDS education, according to new research published in Health Science Reports.