FINAL HIV RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM CROI 2017
February 16, 2017 • By AIDS.gov


Carl pointed to a number of highlights including a plenary presentation
by Dr. Demetre Daskalakis of the New York City Department of Health about steps that city, and New York state, are taking to end the epidemic making the HIV prevention and treatment tools that science has brought about to the people that need them. He also highlighted innovative community efforts to address HIV underway in Africa – the SEARCH
trial in Uganda and Kenya and the PopART
trial in Zambia and South Africa.



Several studies presented on the final day of the conference dealt with other health conditions affecting people living with HIV, he noted. These included data on hepatitis C (HCV) infection and reinfection risk among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. In addition there were studies presented on the reduction in cancer risk when people living with HIV stop smoking. Noting that February is Heart Health Month, Carl also pointed to conversations at the conference about the REPRIEVE
trial, which is currently enrolling people living with HIV in a study of heart health. Finally, Carl looked ahead to some of the HIV prevention research findings anticipated in the year ahead.

To learn about these developments and more, watch their conversation below or on the AIDS.gov Facebook page
. Visit the conference website
for abstracts, session webcasts
, and other materials related to the specific studies Carl referenced.



Over 4,200 HIV researchers assembled in Seattle this week for the annual CROI conference. The basic, translational, and clinical scientists from 90 countries are sharing and discussing the latest studies, notable developments, and best research methods in the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases.
Read and view all of our coverage from CROI 2017.
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario