HEALTH – HIV cure is step closer as scientists discover ‘kill switch’ that stops virus reproducing
AN HIV cure is a step closer after scientists found a molecular “kill switch” that stops infected cells reproducing. Lifelong
Tag: HIV/AIDS
Health News – HIV
Study Shows Antiretroviral Therapy Blocks HIV Transmission A groundbreaking study has revealed that the risk of passing on the human
Young people, HIV and AIDS
KEY POINTS: AIDS is the leading cause of death among young people (aged 10-24) in Africa, and second leading cause
New Antibody Therapy ‘Important, Early Step’ Toward Twice-Yearly HIV Treatment
US scientists announced a promising new antibody therapy that could reduce HIV medicines to a twice-yearly dose. The news comes
Polypharmacy, drug interactions – WTF?!
Positive Life NSW Blog Many us who are either recently diagnosed or living longer with HIV, are taking extra off-the-shelf
Transgender people, HIV and AIDS
KEY POINTS: Transgender people are 49 times more at risk of living with HIV compared to the general population. Transgender
HIV prevention programmes for men who have sex with men
High HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men around the world is evidence that prevention strategies are failing
Health News – A better HIV test
January 22, 2018, Stanford University Public health officials have a tough choice to make when it comes to screening people
How prejudiced are you against HIV-positive people?
From one of my favourite blogs – ON THE AGENDA There are HIV-negative gay men in this world who would
Gay Health – Using Female Condom for Anal Sex
By Ellen Friedrichs LGBT Teens Expert Question: Can Internal, or Female, Condoms Be Used for Anal Sex? “Female” or “internal”
International Gay Guide Daily News Brief – 2017 – 01 – 03
Taiwanese President says gay marriage debate moved from ‘conflict’ to ‘dialogue’ Joseph Patrick McCormick The President of Taiwan has
HIV Prevention Strategies
Are HIV prevention strategies really something to be concerned about? In a new public service announcement produced by GLAAD
HIV and Gay and Bisexual Men
Last updated 4/26/2016; last reviewed 4/26/2016) Key Points In the United States, gay, bisexual, and other men who have
HEALTH – PEP & PrEP explained
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) (Last updated 8/30/2016; last reviewed 8/30/2016) Key Points Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) involves taking antiretroviral (ARV) medicines
Researchers Create Disposable HIV Test on USB Stick
Fri, 11/11/2016 – 9:25am by Ryan Bushey – Digital Editor – @R_Bushey Engineers at Imperial College London and DNA Electronics
Israeli scientists see breakthrough in AIDS cure
Drug now being tested causes HIV-infected cells to self-destruct without harming the rest of the body BY TIMES OF
The STI-fighting super-condoms you don’t need
Originally published by DailyXtra – great source of valuable information Niko Bell Condoms are an imperfect tool. They slip.
HIV Overview The HIV Life Cycle
(Last updated 9/13/2016; last reviewed 9/8/2016) Key Points HIV gradually destroys the immune system by attacking and killing
HIV/AIDS: The Basics
(Last updated 9/13/2016; last reviewed 9/9/2016) Key Points HIV is the virus that causes HIV infection. AIDS is the most
New Research Suggests HIV Treatment Around the Corner
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Emory University have developed a possible cure for HIV following
