Cannabis use not tied to ECG changes in HIV-positive population
Cannabis use showed no significant association with electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in people with HIV infection, although women had higher odds of abnormal ECG findings than men. Men with HIV infection had higher odds of ECG abnormalities than those without HIV infection.
DoxyPEP may reduce incidence of STIs in HIV PrEP users
Post-exposure prophylaxis with doxycycline (DoxyPEP) was associated with a substantial decline in the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections and syphilis among high-risk participants on PrEP for HIV infection.
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