Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is becoming a major health concern. Over the past eight decades, the bacterium has become broadly resistant to many of the medications used as a first line of defence. A brand new antibiotic is establishing itself as a safe and effective treatment option, even in the case of multi-drug resistant gonorrhoea.
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Hope on the Horizon for the Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is becoming a major health concern. Over the past eight decades, the bacterium has become broadly resistant to many of the medications used as a first line of defence. A brand new antibiotic is establishing itself as a safe and effective treatment option, even in the case of multi-drug resistant gonorrhoea.
Continue readingIt’s Time to Re-evaluate the Media Discourse Around HIV and AIDS
Over the past 40 years, media have depicted the HIV pandemic in a very particular way. This portrayal has taken away from the voice of those most affected by HIV and AIDS – members of marginalised communities. Experts believe it’s time to change the narrative and focus on much better representation.
Continue readingNew UNICEF Report: Adolescent Girls Most Affected by HIV
The world has reached a number of important milestones in the fight against the HIV pandemic. As a result, the number of new infections has been going down steadily. Unfortunately, certain demographics have remained vulnerable. Teen girls are one of those groups, being two times more likely than boys to become HIV-positive.
Continue readingReal-World Analysis Demonstrates Effectiveness of HIV PrEP
HIV PrEP has been around for numerous years, providing at-risk groups with an excellent HIV prevention opportunity. A new clinical study has recently been released, confirming everything that we already know about PrEP and establishing its exceptional level of effectiveness.
Continue readingThe Most Important Films and Books about HIV and AIDS
Reading about the HIV pandemic or watching movies that focus on the topic can be incredibly enlightening, especially if you don’t like going through scientific texts. Numerous amazing productions and works of literature discuss HIV and AIDS, giving audiences a deeper look at what the virus has done to people across the globe.
Continue readingFirst Rapid STD Test Performs Impeccably, Bright Future for the New Technology?
Rapid tests for some common STDs like gonorrhoea and chlamydia aren’t typically used. The ones available right now are either unreliable or very expensive. That may be about to change as a research team from the US has managed to develop a rapid STD test that exhibits 100 per cent sensitivity in clinical trials.
Continue readingInjectable HIV Antiretrovirals Considered an Excellent Choice to Boost Therapy Adherence
A daily dose of antiretroviral medications is lifesaving for HIV-positive individuals. It’s the key to achieving full viral suppression that will lead to a long and productive existence. Regimen adherence issues, however, are very common among certain groups. Injectable antiretrovirals are proving to be a good choice for such patients who experience difficulties sticking to ART.
Continue readingGene Editing Technology Expands the Range of Anti-HIV Tools Available?
Finding a cure for HIV is currently impossible because of the hidden DNA “reservoirs” the virus creates inside the human body. New gene editing experiments suggest that the technology could be used to target these reservoirs, thus helping for the development of an effective HIV treatment.
Continue readingChina Reports Improved Health Outcomes Among HIV and AIDS Patients
A new report suggests that antiretroviral therapy has been made available to 90 per cent of HIV-positive individuals in China. Of these people, 90 per cent have achieved undetectable viral load. The numbers demonstrate just how effective a nation-wide treatment and healthcare programme can be.
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