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View article: A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Internalized Stigma among People with HIV in Washington, DC: Evaluating Modification by Gender
A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Internalized Stigma among People with HIV in Washington, DC: Evaluating Modification by Gender Open
Objectives There is a high prevalence of internalized stigma among people with HIV (PWH) and it is possible that factors associated with stigma differ by gender. Therefore, we evaluated whether gender is an effect modifier of the associati…
View article: Understanding the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy and Other Factors on HPV Clearance in Cisgender Women With HIV/HPV Coinfections in the DC Cohort
Understanding the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy and Other Factors on HPV Clearance in Cisgender Women With HIV/HPV Coinfections in the DC Cohort Open
Background: Women with HIV are at an elevated risk for HPV. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively treats HIV; however, there is no noninvasive pharmacologic treatment for HPV. Previous studies have shown varied effects of ART class on H…
View article: <scp>HIV</scp> Clinic Visit Attendance Among People With <scp>HIV</scp> Aged 50+ Years: Exploring the Role of Increasing Age, Comorbidity Burden, and the <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 Pandemic
<span>HIV</span> Clinic Visit Attendance Among People With <span>HIV</span> Aged 50+ Years: Exploring the Role of Increasing Age, Comorbidity Burden, and the <span>COVID</span> ‐19 Pandemic Open
Objective To evaluate the impact of advancing age, comorbidity burden, and the COVID‐19 pandemic on HIV clinic visit attendance. Study Setting and Design We implemented a repeated cross‐sectional study using an ongoing longitudinal cohort …
View article: Case Report: Complications of an interscalene block with liposomal local anesthetic resulting in ICU admission for over 25 days—critical sequelae of outpatient surgical procedures
Case Report: Complications of an interscalene block with liposomal local anesthetic resulting in ICU admission for over 25 days—critical sequelae of outpatient surgical procedures Open
Interscalene blockade is a widely accepted regional analgesic technique that has been demonstrated to limit postoperative pain and opioid consumption in total shoulder arthroplasty. Phrenic nerve paresis is an unintended consequence of thi…
View article: P-566. Long-term virologic outcomes of oral two-drug vs three-drug antiretroviral regimens in children, adolescents and adults living with HIV
P-566. Long-term virologic outcomes of oral two-drug vs three-drug antiretroviral regimens in children, adolescents and adults living with HIV Open
Background Despite the availability and efficacy of two-drug regimens (2DR) for HIV treatment, three-drug regimens (3DR) are mostly used by people with HIV (PWH). We evaluated virologic outcomes of initiating or switching to a 2DR vs 3DR a…
View article: Correction: Model Checking for Logistic Models with Study of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among PWH in DC
Correction: Model Checking for Logistic Models with Study of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among PWH in DC Open
View article: Model Checking for Logistic Models with Study of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among PWH in DC
Model Checking for Logistic Models with Study of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among PWH in DC Open
View article: A Latent Class Analysis of Substance Use and Longitudinal HIV RNA Patterns Among PWH in DC Cohort
A Latent Class Analysis of Substance Use and Longitudinal HIV RNA Patterns Among PWH in DC Cohort Open
View article: Characterizing Indicators of Engagement in HIV-Associated Healthcare and Clinical Outcomes among People with HIV and Mpox in Washington, DC: A Nested Case-Control Study of the DC Cohort
Characterizing Indicators of Engagement in HIV-Associated Healthcare and Clinical Outcomes among People with HIV and Mpox in Washington, DC: A Nested Case-Control Study of the DC Cohort Open
The high proportion of people with HIV (PWH) in the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak has raised questions surrounding the association between HIV and mpox. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the association between engagement in HIV-asso…
View article: The Association of Mental Health and Substance Use With Retention in HIV Care Among Black Women in Washington, District of Columbia
The Association of Mental Health and Substance Use With Retention in HIV Care Among Black Women in Washington, District of Columbia Open
View article: 1501. Characterizing Engagement in Care and STI Screenings among DC Cohort Participants with HIV and Mpox
1501. Characterizing Engagement in Care and STI Screenings among DC Cohort Participants with HIV and Mpox Open
Background A high proportion of people with HIV (PWH) in the 2022-2023 mpox outbreak (approx. 40% of US cases) has raised questions about the association between HIV and mpox. Increased encounters with the healthcare system may be contribu…
View article: Site assessment survey to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV clinic site services and strategies for mitigation in Washington, DC
Site assessment survey to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV clinic site services and strategies for mitigation in Washington, DC Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has created substantial interruptions in healthcare presenting challenges for people with chronic illnesses to access care and treatment services. We aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on HIV care…
View article: Examining the Association Between a Modified Quan-Charlson Comorbidity Index and HIV Viral Suppression: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of DC Cohort Participants
Examining the Association Between a Modified Quan-Charlson Comorbidity Index and HIV Viral Suppression: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of DC Cohort Participants Open
With the advancement of effective antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV live longer, and many are developing non-AIDS comorbidities. It is important to assess how comorbidities are associated with HIV-related health outcomes, such as vir…
View article: Psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic from a cross-sectional Survey of people living with HIV in Washington, DC
Psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic from a cross-sectional Survey of people living with HIV in Washington, DC Open
Background COVID-19 has not only taken a staggering toll in terms of cases and lives lost, but also in its psychosocial effects. We assessed the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in a large cohort of people with HIV (PWH) in Wa…
View article: HIV care continuum outcomes among recently diagnosed people with HIV (PWH) in Washington, DC
HIV care continuum outcomes among recently diagnosed people with HIV (PWH) in Washington, DC Open
The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative aims to decrease new HIV infections and promote test-and-treat strategies. Our aims were to establish a baseline of HIV outcomes among newly diagnosed PWH in Washington, DC (DC), a ‘hotspot’ for the H…
View article: Housing, HIV outcomes, and related comorbidities in persons living with HIV in Washington, DC
Housing, HIV outcomes, and related comorbidities in persons living with HIV in Washington, DC Open
Housing instability can hinder the ability of people with HIV (PWH) to maintain engagement in care, adhere to antiretroviral (ART) regimens, and achieve viral suppression. This analysis examined the association between housing instability …
View article: Physically strenuous work in a hot climate and reduced kidney function in the sugarcane industry
Physically strenuous work in a hot climate and reduced kidney function in the sugarcane industry Open
Background and aim: Sugarcane workers are reportedly at increased risk of chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes (CKDnt). Most prior studies have focused on a limited number of jobs, yet suspected risk factors of hot climatic con…
View article: Improvements in Virologic Control Among PWH Over Time: Narrowing the Gap Between Those With and Without STIs
Improvements in Virologic Control Among PWH Over Time: Narrowing the Gap Between Those With and Without STIs Open
View article: Risk of Severe COVID-19 Disease and the Pandemic’s Impact on Service Utilization Among a Longitudinal Cohort of Persons with HIV-Washington, DC
Risk of Severe COVID-19 Disease and the Pandemic’s Impact on Service Utilization Among a Longitudinal Cohort of Persons with HIV-Washington, DC Open
View article: Clinical similarities and differences between two large HIV cohorts in the United States and Africa
Clinical similarities and differences between two large HIV cohorts in the United States and Africa Open
Background Washington, DC, and sub-Saharan Africa are both affected by generalized HIV epidemics. However, care for persons living with HIV (PLWH) and clinical outcomes may differ in these geographically and culturally diverse areas. We co…
View article: Short Communication:Outcomes of Dual Versus Triple Antiretroviral Drug Regimens Among Virally Suppressed Adults in the DC Cohort
Short Communication:Outcomes of Dual Versus Triple Antiretroviral Drug Regimens Among Virally Suppressed Adults in the DC Cohort Open
This study explored virological outcomes of two-drug (2DRs) and three-drug (3DRs) antiretroviral regimens in adults with HIV in the DC Cohort. We analyzed 310 treatment-experienced adults with sustained HIV RNA ≤50 copies/mL at baseline, 5…
View article: Identifying Geographic Areas of Washington, DC, With Increased Potential for Sexual HIV Transmission Among People With HIV With STIs and Concurrent Elevated HIV RNA: Data From the DC Cohort
Identifying Geographic Areas of Washington, DC, With Increased Potential for Sexual HIV Transmission Among People With HIV With STIs and Concurrent Elevated HIV RNA: Data From the DC Cohort Open
Background The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U) campaign advances the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by promoting durable viral suppression and therefore reducing sexual transmission. We used geospatial analysis to assess the potent…
View article: Exploring the costs associated with isotretinoin treatment
Exploring the costs associated with isotretinoin treatment Open
The multistep process to obtain an isotretinoin prescription under the iPLEDGE program is challenging for patients, particularly female patients. This retrospective study evaluates the differences in treatment and costs between male and fe…
View article: Integrase Inhibitor Prescribing Disparities in the DC and Johns Hopkins HIV Cohorts
Integrase Inhibitor Prescribing Disparities in the DC and Johns Hopkins HIV Cohorts Open
Integrase inhibitors (INSTIs) are recommended by expert panels as initial therapy for people with HIV. Because there can be disparities in prescribing and uptake of novel and/or recommended therapies, this analysis assessed potential INSTI…
View article: Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors and Weight Gain in Children and Youth With Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the DC Cohort
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors and Weight Gain in Children and Youth With Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the DC Cohort Open
We conducted a retrospective analysis of 38 children and youth with human immunodeficiency virus (aged 0–19 years) in the United States and report an increased rate of change of BMI-for-age z score after initiating integrase strand transfe…
View article: Characterization of HIV Risk Behaviors and Clusters Using HIV-Transmission Cluster Engine Among a Cohort of Persons Living with HIV in Washington, DC
Characterization of HIV Risk Behaviors and Clusters Using HIV-Transmission Cluster Engine Among a Cohort of Persons Living with HIV in Washington, DC Open
Molecular epidemiology (ME) is one tool used to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. We combined clinical and behavioral data with HIV sequence data to identify any overlap in clusters generated from different sequence datasets; to c…
View article: Association of Substance Use Disorders with Engagement in Care and Mortality among a Clinical Cohort of People with HIV in Washington, DC
Association of Substance Use Disorders with Engagement in Care and Mortality among a Clinical Cohort of People with HIV in Washington, DC Open
View article: The Risk of Anal Carcinoma After Anogenital Warts in Adults Living With HIV
The Risk of Anal Carcinoma After Anogenital Warts in Adults Living With HIV Open
These findings suggest that adults living with HIV who have a history of anogenital warts have a substantially increased risk of developing anal carcinoma. Clinicians should counsel individuals living with HIV who have anogenital warts on …
View article: Utilization of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Observational Data from the District of Columbia Cohort
Utilization of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Observational Data from the District of Columbia Cohort Open
Background Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have become first-line treatment for venous thrombotic events. DOAC prescribing trends among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) are not well described. The coadministration o…
View article: The US Military HIV Natural History Study: Informing Military HIV Care and Policy for Over 30 Years
The US Military HIV Natural History Study: Informing Military HIV Care and Policy for Over 30 Years Open
Introduction In October 1985, 4 years after the initial descriptions of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) began routine screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to prevent…