Innovative Diagnostic Approaches and Challenges in the Management of HIV: Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Practice
Mohd Afzal,
Shagun Agarwal,
Rabab H. Elshaikh,
Asaad M. A. Babker,
Einas Awad Ibrahim Osman,
Ranjay Kumar Choudhary,
Suresh Jaiswal,
Farhana Zahir,
Pranav Kumar Prabhakar,
Anass M. Abbas,
Manar G. Shalabi,
Ashok Kumar Sah
Affiliations
Mohd Afzal
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Arogyam Institute of Paramedical & Allied Sciences (Affiliated to H.N.B.Uttarakhand Medical Education University), Roorkee 247661, Uttarakhand, India
Shagun Agarwal
Shagun Agarwal, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 203201, Uttar Pradesh, India
Rabab H. Elshaikh
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied & Health Sciences, A’ Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman
Asaad M. A. Babker
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman 4184, United Arab Emirates
Einas Awad Ibrahim Osman
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied & Health Sciences, A’ Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman
Ranjay Kumar Choudhary
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Amity Medical School, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram 122412, HR, India
Suresh Jaiswal
School of Health & Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Farhana Zahir
Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
Pranav Kumar Prabhakar
Parul Institute of Applied Sciences & Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Gujarat 391760, Vadodara, India
Anass M. Abbas
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
Manar G. Shalabi
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
Ashok Kumar Sah
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied & Health Sciences, A’ Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a major public health challenge globally. Recent innovations in diagnostic technology have opened new pathways for early detection, ongoing monitoring, and more individualized patient care, yet significant barriers persist in translating these advancements into clinical settings. This review highlights the cutting-edge diagnostic methods emerging from basic science research, including molecular assays, biosensors, and next-generation sequencing, and discusses the practical and logistical challenges involved in their implementation. By analyzing current trends in diagnostic techniques and management strategies, we identify critical gaps and propose integrative approaches to bridge the divide between laboratory innovation and effective clinical application. This work emphasizes the need for comprehensive education, supportive infrastructure, and multi-disciplinary collaborations to enhance the utility of these diagnostic innovations in improving outcomes in patients with HIV.
