Atypical vascular calcification with osseous and bone marrow metaplasia: post-mortem cases series with functional pathogenetic implications

Arterial vascular calcification is an ectopic mineralization similar to bone formation, acknowledged as an active process. Osseous metaplasia can be uncommonly observed inside vascular calcifications, mainly in the peripheral vessels, and rarely together with bone marrow cellularity, even if the incidence is underestimated. We hereby illustrate three cases, median age 82 years, female/male ratio 2/1, where osseous metaplasia with hematopoietic cells was incidentally observed within vascular c...

P131 Anlaids community-based HIV screening as a tool to improve HIV diagnosis among asymptomatic individuals

Background HIV testing is the first essential step on the path of reaching the UNAIDS global goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Since HIV-related stigma remains a key barrier to test access, Community Based Voluntary Counselling and Testing (CBVCT) may be more effective in addressing this issue. Anlaids has ever been committed to provide people with knowledge and skills to prevent HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Following the availability or...

P128 The role of ancona checkpoint in counseling and facilitating PrEP access through tele-visits

Background The three pillars for achieving the 95–95-95 UNAIDS targets are providing early ARV treatment to all PLWH, increasing HIV testing to detect undiagnosed infections and implementing knowledge and adoption of preventive measures, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Barriers to widespread PrEP access include geographic isolation, stigma, and lack of knowledge. Providing PrEP through tele-visit (an approach known as ‘tele-PrEP’), could help to overcome these barriers. Through a par...

Validation of a nomogram for prognosis and stratification of patients with oral carcinoma