Among People Living with HIV, Study Finds Higher Burden of Aging-Related Comorbidities in Women Than Men
August 1, 2023The growing uptake of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has resulted in an increase in the lifespan of persons with HIV (PWH); however, aging-related non-AIDS comorbidities (NACM) are now on the rise and present a new health challenge.
Baseline results reveal women at increased risk for post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection
July 7, 20237.5% of U.S. adults develop post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), also known as long COVID. PASC is characterized by varying symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations or chest pain, brain fog, insomnia, dizziness, and joint or muscle pain.
Study Finds That People Who Recover From Ebola Virus Infection Can Have Healthy Pregnancies and Children
July 11, 2023The Ebola outbreaks in 2014 and 2016 resulted in high mortality; however, many people who were infected recovered. Studies have demonstrated that after recovery Ebola virus can persist throughout the body in the eyes, brain, semen, human milk, and vaginal secretions.
Antibodies Targeting Gut Bacteria Associated with Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis
October 19, 2022Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and joint destruction. As with many autoimmune diseases, RA disproportionally affects females. The development of RA is believed to involve complex interactions that include both environmental and genetic factors, and understanding the contributions of these factors continues to evolve. Recent studies have pointed to…
