Clinical Epidemiology of Cancer in People Living With HIV in Germany: Retrospective, Observational, Multicenter Federated Claims Data Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with HIV are at increased risk for developing cancer, a leading cause of death in this population. The management of cancer in people living with HIV is particularly challenging, necessitating specialized, interdisciplinary care. However, insights into cancer care provision for people living with HIV in Germany remain scarce.

Objective

This study analyzed inpatient cancer care for people living with HIV, comparing treatment patterns and complications with those of an HIV-negative control group. Using claims data from 3 German university hospitals related to admissions between 2005 and 2022, we aimed to identify care disparities and provide evidence to support improved cancer management.

Methods

A customized federated approach was used to analy

SUBMITTER: Reiter B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904353 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature