There’s need for more support in offering HIV PrEP to adolescents at high risk of acquiring HIV. This population has been ignored leading to high HIV rates. The study concludes that this population requires a higher level of monitoring to ensure adherence, thus higher levels of success.
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Gay and bisexual men in New York City using the oral form of HIV prevention drug PrEP, would prefer to have the injectable form of the drug.
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HIV can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are normally similar to those of other diseases. Here’s a quick guide on how to correctly identify HIV symptoms.
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A study has found that the more time a HIV positive patient suffers from depression the higher the risk of missing appointments for HIV primary care, higher risk of detectable viral load, and higher mortality rates.
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Researchers in Canada have recommended the use of PEP and PrEP as standard HIV prevention methods among high risk populations such as gay and bisexual men.
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HIV PEP is a highly reliable drug that has had almost 90% success in preventing HIV transmission in people exposed to the virus. Many people are however, still unfamiliar with PEP. We explain everything you need to know about HIV PEP.
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There was an outrage in South Africa after pupils were put on emergency post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) because one of pupils pricked them with needles.
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The sexually transmitted disease or STD is quite dangerous as they can lead to other deadly diseases and also can cause death. You should always have sex with proper protection if you want to avoid any STD. You may have unprotected sex with your partner only if both of you are having sex with each… Continue reading
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is considering waiving the fee charged by emergency departments in the UK to access HIV prevention emergency drug PEP.
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Psychiatrists have been urged to talk about HIV PEP and PrEP with their patients who are at risk of contracting HIV due to the nature of their illnesses.
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