HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, commonly referred to as HAND, represent one of the most persistent neurological complications affecting people living with HIV. Despite remarkable advances in antiretroviral therapy that have transformed HIV from a fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition, neurocognitive impairment continues to affect a significant proportion of those infected—between 25 to 60 percent of HIV-positive individuals worldwide face cognitive challenges or remain at risk of developing them.
The Evolution of HIV Neurological Complications
The landscape of HIV-associated neurological disorders has undergone a dramatic transformation sinc...
