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Liz Highleyman

Liz is Science Editor for Cancer Health, POZ, Hep and Real Health. She has been a health journalist and medical editor for more than 20 years, covering HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer and other health issues.

Articles

Ibrance Slows Progression of Double-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Addition of the CDK 4/6 inhibitor improved progression-free survival by 15.2 months for patients with HR+/HER2+ advanced breast cancer.

DHHS Updates Hepatitis B Guidelines for People With HIV

Revised recommendation address vaccination for HIV-positive people and treatment for those with HIV/HBV coinfection.

Twice-Yearly HIV PrEP Is the Breakthrough of the Year. Could It Be Annual?

Gilead is working on new formulations of injectable lenacapavir that could be administered just once a year.

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Dietary Changes May Improve Blood Cancer Outcomes

A high-fiber diet may lessen complications after a stem cell transplant, while a ketogenic diet could help CAR-T therapy work better.

IAS-USA Updates HIV Treatment and Prevention Recommendations

Revised recommendations include long-acting treatment and PrEP, prevention of STIs and cardiovascular risk management.

Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir PrEP Highly Effective in Second Study [UPDATED]

Results for gay men and gender-diverse people confirm stellar HIV prevention findings for women reported this summer.

Loneliness Linked to Frailty in Older People With HIV

Findings underscore the importance of recognizing and addressing social isolation among people aging with HIV.

First Clade I Mpox Case Reported in United States

The likelihood of a U.S. outbreak is deemed to be low, but health officials are urging people at higher risk to get vaccinated.

Hot topics

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COVID-19 101

Uterine Fibroids 101

Can Black Women Be Convinced That PrEP Isn’t Just for Gay Men?

A Less Painful Way for Diabetes Patients to Monitor Their Blood Sugar

Tress-Essential Elements

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Cancer and Quality of Life: A Special Report

Two-Drug Regimen Works Well for People With Advanced HIV

Additional data show Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine) is also a feasible option when drug-resistance testing is unavailable.

HIV and Your Kidneys

Maintaining viral suppression is one of the best ways to preserve kidney function.

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New Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines

Recommendations for people living with HIV now include anal cancer prevention.

Daily DoxyPrEP Prevents STIs

It’s another option for people who have sex often.

Olanzapine and Cannabis Can Help Manage Nausea During Chemotherapy

Recent studies showed that a drug approved for schizophrenia and a cannabis extract relieved nausea and improved quality of life.

Weekly Oral HIV Treatment Continues to Look Promising

A once-weekly combination of lenacapavir and islatravir pills maintained viral suppression for 48 weeks.

Physical Activity May Reduce Risk of Falls for Older Cancer Patients

People who talked with their doctors about physical activity were 21% less likely to experience falls.

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3-Month Vaginal Ring Could Offer Longer-Lasting Protection Against HIV

Some women prefer the ring even though it’s less effective than daily PrEP pills or long-acting injections.