An observational study conducted by the Department of Infectious Diseases of the University of Brescia at the ASST Spedali Civili in Brescia on 3.875 HIV-infected patients with an average age of over 51 years highlights the importance of follow-up through telemedicine. The research draws attention to the impact of Covid-19 in the care of HIV patients and highlights the importance of ensuring continuity of care even in a context of particular emergency.
“The study – explain Prof. Francesco Castelli and Dr. Eugenia Quiros Roldan – coordinators of the research group of Spedali Civili- supports the hypothesis that telemedicine is a useful tool to contain the negative consequences on HIV patients in the period of emergency, implementable through video calls “.