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CROI 2013: Growing Number of HIV+ New Yorkers Achieve Viral Load Suppression [VIDEO]

Expanded testing, earlier treatment, and better engagement in care has led to more people with HIV in New York City achieving and maintaining undetectable viral load, according to study findings presented at the 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2013) last month in Atlanta.

Laura Stadelmann and colleagues from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene analyzed laboratory test results included in HIV surveillance data as a "proxy" to learn more about engagement in care and identify missed opportunities in the care continuum.

Analysis of data from more than 63,000 HIV+ people during 2010-2011 -- nearly two-thirds of them with a prior AIDS diagnosis -- showed that more than half achieved durable viral load suppression, while less than 5% had sustained high viral loads -- both representing significant improvement since the 2006-2007 period.

Stadelmann summarized her findings at a March 5, 2013, CROI press conference on Engagement and Retention in Care.

[Laura Stadelmannspeaks at CROI 2013 press conference, Atlanta, March 5, 2013]

4/10/13

Reference

L Stadelmann, A Terzian, M Irvine, et al. Changes in HIV Viral Load Suppression among HIV+ New Yorkers, 2006-2007 to 2010-2011. 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2013). Atlanta, March 3-6, 2013. Abstract 1032b.