September 2023

Contents

Editorial

• HTB September 2023

• Non-technical summary of articles in HTB September 2023

Conference reports

• 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023): further reports

• IAS 2023: Update to navigating the programme and online access

• IAS 2023: Metabolic and weight changes using GLP-1 agonists in people living with HIV: need for more data

• IAS 2023: CHAPAS-4 supports better second-line options for children

• IAS 2023: Rapporteur summary Track A – basic science

• IAS 2023: Rapporteur summary Track C – prevention

• IAS 2023: Rapporteur summary Track D – social and behavioural science

Pathogenesis

• Defective HIV proviral particles linked to persistent inflammation and immune activation despite effective ART

• Cannabis does not reduce T cells in people living with HIV

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• Tecovirimat resistance in a person with advanced HIV and delayed ART

Coinfections and complications

• Timing of ART with cryptococcus: Europe and the US cohort data challenged by African RCT data and editorial comment

• Peripheral inflammation linked to structural brain changes and reduced blood flow despite suppressive ART

PDFs

• HTB: no. 9 (Sept 2023) PDF download