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Covid-19 and People Living with HIV: Biggest Fears Didn’t Come True

posted in #HIV on October 28, 2020 by Shim Clinic

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compromises the functioning of the immune system. This is the main reason why healthcare professionals have expressed a lot of concern about the way HIV-positive people could be affected by Covid-19. Have their fears of negative outcomes come true? Here’s what data shows so far.

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Worldwide HIV Infections Have Gone Down Significantly Since 2010

posted in #HIV on October 15, 2020 by Shim Clinic

UNAIDS released its latest report on HIV infection rates since 2010 to 2019. While the rate of new infections has slowed down significantly, the world is still far away from the goal set for 2020 and the projected elimination of the HIV virus by 2030.

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HIV Elite Controllers: How Do Their Bodies Work? New Study Finds Out

posted in #HIV on September 29, 2020 by Shim Clinic

Elite controllers are a very small group of people whose immune system can suppress the HIV virus without the need for additional medications. A recent study carried out among a group of elite controllers has discovered exactly how their immunity works.

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The dapivirine vaginal ring (DPV-VR) HIV Prevention For Women

posted in #HIV on September 9, 2020 by Shim Clinic

Three quarters of the women who are HIV-positive live in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is why UNAIDS is putting a lot of work and effort into the research and development of a preventative option for these women. New announcements suggest that the efforts are likely to pay off in the near future.

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Getting a Close Look at HIV Shows Us How It Eventually Causes AIDS

posted in #HIV on October 29, 2020 by Shim Clinic

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compromises the functioning of the immune system. This is the main reason why healthcare professionals have expressed a lot of concern about the way HIV-positive people could be affected by Covid-19. Have their fears of negative outcomes come true? Here’s what data shows so far.

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Studying Koalas Could Provide New Opportunities for the Treatment of Chlamydia

posted in #STD on August 26, 2020 by Shim Clinic

Research suggests that chlamydia is one of the most widespread STIs, affecting numerous kinds of animals ranging from mammals to birds. Studies show that koalas are infected by the same type of bacterium that causes chlamydia in humans. Hence, researchers believe that koalas could be the key to development of an effective chlamydia vaccine.

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Could New Gene Therapy Be the Solution for Herpes Simplex Virus 1?

posted in #STD on August 25, 2020 by Shim Clinic

New breakthrough scientific research is giving hope for the discovery of a cure for the treatment of herpes. Currently, there are only approaches aimed at supressing the symptoms caused by the virus. Through gene editing, researchers are now making it possible to get rid of the infection altogether.

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STD Spread and Prevention in the Time of the Covid-19 Pandemic

posted in #STD on August 19, 2020 by Shim Clinic

It’s nothing but logical to assume that social distancing measures introduced since the start of 2020 have had an impact on STD rates. Studies from different parts of the world paint rather incongruous pictures. It’s also important to take a look at the way in which STD testing and treatment services have been affected by the pandemic.

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Going Through STD Testing for the First Time: What to Expect

posted in #STD on August 8, 2020 by Shim Clinic

If you’ve never had an STD test before, you may feel terrified about the experience. When you find the right clinic and you go in with a little bit of preparedness, however, things will be over in just a few minutes. Here are some of the essentials to keep in mind when considering your first clinic to a Singapore sexual health clinic.

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Everything You Need to Know About On-Demand PrEP

posted in #HIV on July 27, 2020 by Shim Clinic

Studies show it’s very important to educate at-risk individuals about the basics of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). When such information is provided, effectiveness increases and the need to administer post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP goes down.

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