Zika virus is a new infection that scientists are still trying to figure out. Similarities of Zika and HIV viruses have been drawn.
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Second Person Becomes HIV Positive while on PrEP Due to Drug-Resistant Virus
A second case was reported of a man who became HIV positive despite using PrEP as prescribed. Doctors linked the infection to a rare drug-resistant HIV virus.
Continue readingEarly Treatment of HIV Can Decrease Risk of Spreading It
Early HIV testing and treatment reduces the risk of transmission by 93% due to virus suppression making it harder to spread.
Continue readingDouching Doubles Risk of HIV, Cervical and Ovarian Cancers
Researchers have linked douching and vaginal cleansing to increased breast and ovarian cancer as well as HIV and fertility issues.
Continue readingWe Haven’t Eradicated Ebola, It’s Hiding in Survivors
A new study has found that we’re yet to fully eradicate Ebola virus after revealing the virus is hiding in semen of Ebola virus survivors.
Continue readingCauses of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to maintain an erection. It can either be that the erection is not firm enough for having intercourse or it can be the fact that the erection can’t be maintained for a sufficient amount of time and the man is unable to ejaculate. Erectile dysfunction or ED… Continue reading
Effectiveness of Psychological Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
Is the root cause for your erectile dysfunction psychological? Here are some ways to deal with issues such as stress, fatigue, obesity etc. to help you fight ED.
Continue reading4 STDs You Could be Suffering from Without Knowing
Some STDs will normally not show any symptoms giving you no reason to go for testing. This is very risky as the STDs are still very dangerous to your health.
Continue readingHIV Symptoms Are Different for Women And Men
HIV positive women experience different symptoms form HIV positive men. Most female patients aren’t aware of this and thus miss out on necessary care.
Continue readingSingapore AIDS Conference 2016
Organized by AfA Singapore & TTSH IIDE, the 10th SAC aims to be a forum for those with an interest in HIV/AIDS to gather together to talk, share, discuss and propose solutions to stop the spread of HIV, remove HIV-related stigmatisation and discrimination, and improve care and support for PLHIV in Singapore.
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