Daily HIV PrEP in the form of a pill is a readily available, highly effective prevention option. Newer choices are becoming available but research suggests that users are still most drawn to using the daily dose medication.
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Everything You Need to Know about HIV Self-Testing Kits
HIV self-testing kits have been making headlines lately because they empower individuals and supposedly make testing more accessible. Is this really so? Statistics suggest that the effectiveness of this prevention approach may not be as high as originally anticipated.
Continue readingCancer Drug Shows Some Promise for the Treatment of HIV: Could a Cure Be on the Way?
PrEP use during pregnancy hasn’t been studied so far. A new study provides insightful information about the safety of antiretroviral medications used to diminish the risk of contracting HIV in the event of exposure. Researchers found out that PrEP use during pregnancy is not linked to adverse outcomes.
Continue readingNew Hydrogel Formula Could Make HIV Treatment Significantly Easier
HIV-positive individuals have to take their daily dose of antiretroviral medications to suppress the virus and keep it from replicating. Researchers are now experimenting with a new gel-like formula that will completely eliminate the need for taking a daily dose.
Continue readingUsing PrEP During Pregnancy: Your Most Pressing Questions Answered
PrEP use during pregnancy hasn’t been studied so far. A new study provides insightful information about the safety of antiretroviral medications used to diminish the risk of contracting HIV in the event of exposure. Researchers found out that PrEP use during pregnancy is not linked to adverse outcomes.
Continue readingGenetics Could Be Helping Some People Fight HIV Infections, Research Shows
Genetics play an important role in the way we respond to pathogens like the human immunodeficiency virus. A new study among people of African descent suggests that certain genetic variants supress the viral load of people who have a chronic HIV infection. These variants also reduce the risk of viral transmission.
Continue readingWHO Emphasises the Transformative Power of ART Therapy for HIV-Positive Individuals
The development of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is one of the most defining discoveries in the fight against HIV. New data and WHO recommendations suggest that the widespread ART administration among HIV-positive individuals is the best option for improving individual health outcomes and eliminating the risk of transmission.
Continue readingSingapore Sees Lowest HIV Infection Rates in Over 25 Years
The latest numbers pertaining to HIV infections in Singapore are consistent with international findings. For several years in a row, the rate of new infections has been declining. In fact, the 2022 figure has been the lowest one since 1998.
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Blue Waffle Disease: A Real STD or a Myth?
Blue waffle disease was first mentioned online in 2010 and ever since, conversations about the new STD have been ongoing. Many people are wondering whether this one is a real condition or just an online hoax. Reviewing the available information and consulting medical professionals reveals the answer to this question.
Continue readingNanoparticle HIV Vaccine Delivers Promising Results in Clinical Trial
Scientists have long been working on the development of an effective and broad HIV vaccine. A new nanoparticle HIV vaccine candidate seems to be overcoming challenges that previous developments couldn’t address. The candidate helps for the development of antibodies that can neutralise about 90 per cent of HIV strains.
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