Tag Archives: Prevalence

The prevalence of HIV-related cognitive impairment is massively overestimated, experts say

The way researchers assess and identify HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders is not fit for purpose, a viewpoint article in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests. Studies typically find that around half of people with HIV meet the criteria for a disorder, which does not fit with the modern clinical experience that relatively few people living with HIV have… Read More »

Increased Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID Pandemic

In the Boston area, the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 is steadily decreasing.  This is obviously happy news and a long-awaited reason to celebrate; however, we continue to be concerned about the mental health of our patients, especially those who are pregnant.  Even in the best of times, women who are pregnant or have… Read More »