Publications by authors named "A P Kourtis"
In September 2022, CDC funded a nationwide program, Together TakeMeHome (TTMH), to expand distribution of HIV self-tests (HIVSTs) directly to consumers by mail through an online ordering portal. To publicize the availability of HIVSTs to priority audiences, particularly those disproportionately affected by HIV, CDC promoted this program through established partnerships and tailored resources from its Let's Stop HIV Together social marketing campaign. The online portal launched March 14, 2023, and through March 13, 2024, distributed 443,813 tests to 219,360 persons.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChallenges, risks, and opportunities of antiretroviral drugs in women of reproductive potential.
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The HIV/AIDS epidemic poses major challenges for women's health, but advancements in antiretroviral therapy have improved their quality of life and reduced risks in reproductive health.
- Despite these improvements, access to and adherence to these treatments remain issues, highlighting the need for more research on the effects of antiretrovirals during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Innovative solutions like multipurpose technologies and long-acting medications could help improve treatment adherence and health outcomes for women living with HIV, alongside necessary advancements in drug safety testing.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to estimate the number of prevented perinatal HIV transmissions in the US from 1994 to 2020 due to perinatal zidovudine (ZDV) prophylaxis.
- Researchers calculated the difference between expected and observed perinatal HIV transmissions, using data on births to women with HIV and the transmission rate from a clinical trial (22.55%).
- The results showed a significant decline in infants born with HIV, dropping from 1,263 in 1994 to only 36 in 2020, leading to an estimated 22,732 perinatal HIV infections prevented during this period, marking a major public health success.
Importance: Osteoporosis causes increased morbidity and mortality, and thus poses a significant economic burden to the health systems worldwide.
Objective: The aim of this study was to review and compare the most recently published major guidelines on diagnosis and management of this common medical entity.
Evidence Acquisition: A thorough comparative review of the most influential guidelines from the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners), the ESCEO-IOF (European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis-International Osteoporosis Foundation), the NOGG (National Osteoporosis Guideline Group), the NAMS (North American Menopause Society), the ES (Endocrine Society), and the ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) was conducted.