Tag: Art
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Insights from a 44-Case Study: Gynecologic Cancers in HIV Patients (2020–2024)
Background and Purpose The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has dramatically increased life expectancy for people living with HIV. As patients live longer, the spectrum of health concerns has shifted, with non-AIDS-defining cancers, particularly gynecologic malignancies, emerging as a significant issue. This study examines 44 cases from 2020 to 2024 to understand patterns in incidence,…
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US HIV Aid Cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa Risk Global Health Setbacks, Experts Warn
Overview: A shift in US HIV aid and its global implications In the wake of policy changes early in the current administration, U.S. funding for HIV programs in sub-Saharan Africa has faced reductions and restructuring. CIDRAP reports that these moves come after executive actions aimed at reconfiguring foreign-assistance programs and reshaping institutions like USAID. While…
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HIV funding shortfall endangers millions as US aid pause cascades through programs
HIV funding shortfall compounds a global health crisis A widening gap in HIV funding is accelerating a health emergency that many communities cannot afford to ignore. With the United States government pausing all foreign assistance in January 2025, life-saving HIV medicines, prevention services, and support programs faced an abrupt and unpredictable disruption. As governments and…
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HIV funding shortfall threatens millions worldwide today
Overview: A funding crisis that affects millions A new UNAIDS report highlights a widening funding gap for HIV programs at a time when the world can least spare it. After the U.S. government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025, the ripple effects have touched clinics, pharmacies, and communities that rely on steady access to…
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Factors Influencing Antiretroviral Therapy Completion among HIV Patients
Introduction Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition for many people living with HIV (PLHIV). Yet, achieving and maintaining full ART completion remains a challenge in diverse settings. This article examines the multifaceted factors that influence ART completion, spanning individual behaviors, health system dynamics, and broader social…
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Art Helps Her Find Her Way After Leaving Uni in Singapore
From a Practical Path to a Creative Lifeline In Singapore, many students feel pressure to pursue careers that seem stable. For Dorcas Tang, the path toward a science or architecture degree seemed sensible at the time, even though her heart longed to create. Her story is not just about choosing a different major; it’s about…
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The Promise of Immunotherapy to Cure HIV
Introduction: A Shift from Suppression to Cure For years, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV from a fatal disease into a manageable condition. It suppresses the virus to undetectable levels, allowing people living with HIV to lead longer, healthier lives. Yet ART does not eradicate HIV. The virus persists in latent reservoirs, and if treatment…
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Africa HIV Response Faces Major Setback, UNAIDS Warns
Overview: A Warning from UNAIDS The global fight against HIV is at a critical juncture, with UNAIDS warning of the most serious setback in decades. The organization cites abrupt funding reductions, policy rollbacks, and a deteriorating human rights environment as key drivers disrupting essential services—from testing and prevention to treatment continuity. While the crisis is…
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Africa Faces HIV Setback as Global Response Slows, UNAIDS Warns
Overview: A Staggering Setback for HIV Response The global fight against HIV is confronting what UNAIDS describes as its most serious setback in decades. A combination of abrupt funding cuts, shifting political priorities, and a deteriorating human rights environment has disrupted access to prevention, testing, and treatment services across numerous countries, including many in Africa.…
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Melatonin and ART Outcomes: Systematic Review
Introduction Melatonin (MT) is recognized for its role in regulating circadian rhythms and protecting cells from oxidative stress. Growing evidence suggests that MT may influence reproductive biology by improving oocyte quality, reducing oxidative damage, and potentially enhancing endometrial receptivity. This has spurred a wave of randomized and non-randomized studies examining MT as an adjunct to…