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

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

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

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

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.