Background Improved access to effective antiretroviral therapy has meant that people living
with HIV (PLHIV) are surviving to older ages. However, PLHIV may be ageing differently to …

Objective The aim of this systematic review is to analyse existing evidence on prevalence,
patterns, determinants, and healthcare challenges of communicable and non-communicable …

With improved access to antiretroviral treatment (ART), adults with HIV live longer to reach
older age. The number of older adults living with HIV is increasing steadily, giving rise to a …

The present study evaluates the non-communicable disease (NCD) patterns and related risk
factors among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Iran. This national cross-sectional survey …

Background Over the last decade, the Kenyan HIV treatment program has grown
exponentially, with improved survival among people living with HIV (PLHIV). In the same …

HIV testing is a crucial first step to accessing HIV prevention and treatment services and to
achieving the UNAIDS target of 95% of people living with HIV being aware of their status by …

There are conflicting reports on the effects of HIV on COVID-19. Here, we analyzed disease
severity and immune cell changes during and after SARS-CoV-2 infection in 236 …

Objectives To review prevalence studies of multimorbidity in South Africa to identify
prevalence estimates, common disease clusters and factors associated with multimorbidity …

Multimorbidity is a global research priority, yet relatively little is known about it in low and
middle income countries. South Africa has the largest burden of HIV worldwide but also has …

Background Past studies have found a relationship between detectable HIV viral load and
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy in …