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The aim is to reassess cognitive impairment in individuals with HIV and improve the criteria for diagnosis.

April 11, 2026Current HIV/AIDS ReportsOpen Access

The Changing Spectrum of Cognitive Impairment in People with HIV; Establishment and Updates of the International HIV-Cognition Working Group

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Research examines the evolution of cognitive impairment in HIV, suggesting improved classification and management strategies.

The aim is to reassess cognitive impairment in individuals with HIV and improve the criteria for diagnosis.
Reviewed the evolution of cognitive impairments in HIV due to antiretroviral therapy.
Analyzed the limitations of the 2007 HAND criteria for diagnosing cognitive impairments.
Established an International HIV-Cognition Working Group for new consensus recommendations.
Cognitive impairment in HIV has shifted towards milder forms.
Estimates suggested that 45% of individuals with HIV had HAND, potentially overestimating prevalence.
Proposed six recommendations for better classification and management of cognitive impairments in HIV.

Sam Nightingale (2026) studied this question.

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