HIV PrEP is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against the virus, reducing the risk of infection by as much as 99 per cent. Until recently, however, PrEP was mainly available in Western countries. New programs and government efforts have increased the availability of PrEP in Africa. Sub-Saharan countries now account for more than 50 per cent of the world’s PrEP users.
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What It’s Really Like to Live with HIV (Going Beyond the Myths)
While HIV has been around for over four decades already, there’s still a ton of misunderstanding about the condition. Myths and misconceptions about living with HIV have persisted through the years. It’s now time to talk what it’s really like to live with HIV and how the condition can be managed.
Continue readingCould HIV Really Disappear by 2030?
Will UNAIDS projections for ending the HIV and AIDS pandemic by 2030 come true or will these be hindered by the coronavirus pandemic?
Continue readingCovid-19 and HIV Trials Zoom in on More Effective Vaccine Development
A team from India has recently published its latest work that focuses on the development of HIV and novel coronavirus vaccines. The way the team tackles the two viruses is similar and it could potentially help for the creation of vaccines that work really well and that are inexpensive.
Continue readingThe World Reached the Biggest 20-Year Drop in HIV Diagnoses Among Gay and Bi Men
The latest national report from the UK shows that 2019 marks an important milestone. The rate of new HIV diagnoses has gone down significantly among all groups. The reduction is particularly notable among one high risk segment – gay and bisexual men.
Continue readingNew Injectable HIV PrEP Proves Highly Effective in HIV Prevention
A new study suggests new opportunities for the prevention of HIV through the use of injectable PrEP. The study focuses exclusively on women living in Sub-Saharan Africa and it suggests that cabotegravir could deliver much better results as a form of HIV prevention than Truvada.
Continue readingCovid-19 and People Living with HIV: Biggest Fears Didn’t Come True
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.
Continue readingDolutegravir: Study on new Recommended HIV Treatment Regime
The World Health Organization (WHO) is constantly upgrading its recommendations for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. A new meta-analysis has now shown that dolutegravir, a type of antiretroviral medication, can be recommended as a first-line treatment option for people who are newly diagnosed as HIV positive.
Continue readingWorldwide HIV Infections Have Gone Down Significantly Since 2010
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.
Continue readingHIV Elite Controllers: How Do Their Bodies Work? New Study Finds Out
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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