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The Beauty of Science: No Need to Think About Costs When You Live in An Ivory Tower

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The recently published INSIGHT trial showed that starting HIV therapy earlier rather than later has benefit for patients 1. This should not come as a surprise considering the excellent suppressive power of current triple regimens.  The trial which enrolled 4685 HIV infected patients was stopped prematurely when an interim analysis Continue reading The Beauty of Science: No Need to Think About Costs When You Live in An Ivory Tower→

HIV Therapy Guidance Recommendations Diverge, Show US Bias

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US doctors seem to be very willing to start drugs earlier in disease, while their EU colleagues are slower and more conservative.  Recent examples: the ever-wider indication for statins, the disproportionate uptake of drugs for attention-deficit / hyperactivity and opioids for pain relief.  The new US HIV treatment guidelines are Continue reading HIV Therapy Guidance Recommendations Diverge, Show US Bias→