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28 Aug HIV is On the Rise Among Black Americans. Clinical Trials Can Change That

Posted at 13:01h in Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diversity by

By Tamieka Welsh, BlackDoctor.Org

The global HIV/AIDS  pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black American and Hispanic/Latino individuals are disproportionately impacted by HIV, accounting for over 70% of the estimated new HIV infections in 2022.

In recent South Carolina news, it was recently reported that over 15,000 residents, including children and teens, are living with HIV/AIDS.

HIV(human immunodeficiency viruses) attacks the body’s immune system, specifically targeting CD4 cells (T cells). Without treatment, HIV can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Read more…