October 2023 - Page 14 of 16

Dr. YunHe: The Impact of Rapid ART Initiation on HIV Outcomes

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.12

The concept of rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been proposed for nearly 10 years, and many studies have confirmed the long-term benefits of rapid ART initiation. At the 12th International AIDS Society HIV Science Conference (IAS 2023), Thai scholar Sirinya Teeraananchai reported a study on the impact of rapid ART initiation on the health outcomes of People Living with HIV (PLWH). Dr.Yun He from the Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen, China, was specially invited to comment on the study as follows.

Dr. WeiCao: Focus on Managing HIV Complications, Further Improving Patient Survival

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.12

The 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023) was held from July 23-26, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. As the largest open scientific conference in the global field of HIV/AIDS, it attracted the participation of experts, medical professionals, community organizations, and healthcare companies worldwide. Dr. Wei Cao from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, was invited to attend the conference and was interviewed on-site by Infectious Disease Frontier. We have invited Dr. Cao to share the latest developments emerging from this conference and hot topics related to HIV/AIDS treatment.

Interview with Dr. Melissa L. Johnson at WCLC 2023

By Peng Geng 2023.10.12

The 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), organized by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), took place in Singapore from September 9-12. Dr. Melissa L. Johnson from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine presented pivotal findings on antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) for treating small cell lung cancer (SCLC). We had the privilege to interview Dr. Johnson during the conference.

Dr.HongzhouLu: NAD Management is Key for HIV Patients, Not Just Changing Medication

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.12

The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has led to effective virological control in HIV-infected individuals, significantly reducing mortality rates and transforming AIDS into a treatable and manageable chronic disease. Today, one of the main clinical challenges is how to choose more "efficient and less toxic" treatment options to improve patients' quality of life. At the 12th International AIDS Society HIV Science Conference (IAS 2023) held recently, the first randomized controlled trial on switching to integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)-based therapy to control weight gain was reported. Infectious Disease Frontier invited Dr. Hongzhou Lu from Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, China, to interpret this trial and share insights into the current and future management of non-AIDS defining diseases (NAD) in HIV-infected individuals.

Challenges in HIV Management: Enhancing the Quality of Life for Elderly PLWH, Policy Interventions are Imperative

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.12

From July 23-26, 2023, the 12th International AIDS Society HIV Science Conference (IAS 2023) was held in Brisbane, Australia. In recent years, with the continuous advancement of modern antiretroviral therapy (ART), the life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH) has significantly improved. However, the accompanying aging issue of PLWH is becoming increasingly prominent, posing unprecedented challenges to HIV management. The quality of life and living conditions of elderly PLWH have become hot topics of discussion at this conference.

Dr. WeipingCai: Long-Acting Antiretroviral Drugs Usher in a New Chapter in AIDS Care

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.12

AIDS remains one of the most significant public health issues worldwide, with around 38 million people living with HIV (PLWH). In recent years, with the continuous advancement of antiretroviral therapy (ART), AIDS has gradually transformed into a manageable chronic disease. However, PLWH still face challenges like poor drug adherence and increased risk of resistance.

SGBCC 2023 Expert Voting: Surgical Treatment

By Lucy 2023.10.12

The 18th St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference (SGBCC 2023) took place in Vienna, the "City of Music," from March 15th to 18th, 2023. SGBCC gathered breast cancer opinion leaders from around the world to discuss and vote on the latest and most controversial topics in early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, culminating in the biennial St. Gallen International Expert Consensus on Early Breast Cancer. On the final day of the conference, the expert voting session took center stage. Oncology Frontier has compiled the following summary of the expert votes on surgical treatment.

2023 SGBCC Expert Voting: Early Treatment Decisions for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

By Lucy 2023.10.12

The 18th St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference (SGBCC 2023) was held in Vienna, the "City of Music," from March 15 to 18, 2023. SGBCC brought together breast cancer opinion leaders from around the world to discuss and vote on the most cutting-edge and controversial topics in the diagnosis and treatment of early-stage breast cancer. This resulted in the updated St. Gallen International Expert Consensus on Early Breast Cancer every two years.

SGBCC International Dialogue | Dr. JianZhang Discusses with Dr. Harbeck: Is Chemotherapy Necessary for ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer Patients with Low Genetic Risk but High Clinical Risk?

By Lucy 2023.10.12

The 18th St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference (SG-BCC 2023) was held in Vienna, the "City of Music," from March 15 to 18, 2023. Breast cancer experts from around the world gathered at this conference to discuss the most cutting-edge and controversial topics in the diagnosis and treatment of early-stage breast cancer, leading to the formation of the updated St. Gallen International Expert Consensus on Early Breast Cancer every two years. Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Jian Zhang from Fudan University Affiliated Cancer Hospital to have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Nadia Harbeck from the University of Munich on the topic of whether chemotherapy is needed for patients with low genetic risk but high clinical risk (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer.

SGBCC 2023 | Academician BingheXu: Breast Cancer Treatment and Research – An Asian Perspective

By Lucy 2023.10.12

The 18th St.Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference (SG-BCC 2023) was held in Vienna, the "City of Music," from March 15 to 18, 2023. Academician Binghe Xu from the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences delivered a presentation titled "Breast Cancer Treatment and Research - An Asian Perspective" during the "Session 10: Global Perspective on Breast Cancer Treatment." After his presentation, Academician Binghe Xu had an interview with Oncology Frontier to discuss related content.