Self-testing for HIV enhances autonomy and is supported by policies in over 100 countries, promoting early detection and treatment initiation. The Together TakeMeHome program distributed self-test ...
Assoumou is an infectious diseases physician-scientist at Boston Medical Center. Miller is a research data associate within Dr. Assoumou’s I-CARE (Infectious Complications Assessment and Research) lab ...
The CDC has updated its HIV testing guidance, emphasizing routine, opt-out screening for patients aged 13–64 and more frequent testing for those at higher risk. The approach aims to reduce stigma, ...
CHAPEL HILL -- Earlier and more accurate diagnosis of acute infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is not only possible but also practical -- by pooling blood samples from people being ...
Kenya's fight against HIV just streamlined its pit crew. By adopting the WHO's three-test algorithm, the nation aims to slash testing queues - a welcome change considering the near-championship 4.3 ...
This retrospective study evaluated real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV algorithm in a large US laboratory. Objectives: To understand real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV ...
Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...