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September 10, 2018

Clinical trial seeks to prevent heart disease in those living with HIV

An international clinical trial, which is looking for effective ways to prevent heart disease in those living with HIV, has hit 7,000 participants. “It’s a major […]
May 7, 2018

Why Does HIV Pose a Greater Threat to Women’s Hearts?

HIV-related heart disease is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV — even when they are on consistent, effective HIV treatment. Researchers are […]
February 14, 2018

Happy Heart Month: What People Living with HIV Should Know

Today marks not just a time to exchange valentines and chocolates, but also the midpoint of American Heart Month(link is external). Did you know people living with […]
December 22, 2017

Exploring Barriers for Women in HIV Clinical Research With REPRIEVE

Throughout history, women have been excluded from clinical research studies, resulting in a dearth of knowledge about the effect that drugs might have on different sexes. […]
December 1, 2017

Cardiovascular disease: the next great challenge for HIV care

In the first World AIDS Day in 1988, the outlook was bleak for people living with this strange, new, and deadly disease. Few could imagine the […]
September 18, 2017

NIAID Supports Research Towards Healthy Aging for People Living with HIV

Today marks the 10th National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. This annual observance brings attention to the unique social and health-related challenges of older people living […]
September 18, 2017

Preventing HIV-Related Heart Disease

As people living with HIV grow older, heart disease is emerging as a major public health problem despite effective treatments that suppress the virus and extend […]
June 17, 2017

HIV-1–Associated Atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis and atherosclerosis-associated complications, is an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients in the post-antiretroviral therapy era. […]
May 28, 2017

Study explores way to stave off heart attacks in HIV patients

People infected with HIV can now live long, healthy lives — so long as they don’t have a heart attack. Cardiovascular problems among HIV patients are emerging as […]