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The World Reached the Biggest 20-Year Drop in HIV Diagnoses Among Gay and Bi Men

posted in #HIV on November 23, 2020 by Shim Clinic

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.

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New Injectable HIV PrEP Proves Highly Effective in HIV Prevention

posted in #HIV on November 18, 2020 by Shim Clinic

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.

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What STDs Can Teach Us About Overcoming the Coronavirus Pandemic

posted in #STD on November 11, 2020 by Shim Clinic

A number of important parallels exist between the ways the world has handled STIs through the decades and the approach towards the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers believe that if we all learn the most important lessons, eradicating the novel coronavirus would be a much easier endeavour.

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Covid-19 and People Living with HIV: Biggest Fears Didn’t Come True

posted in #HIV on October 28, 2020 by Shim Clinic

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.

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Dolutegravir: Study on new Recommended HIV Treatment Regime

posted in #HIV on October 21, 2020 by 97641699878577954632

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.

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Worldwide HIV Infections Have Gone Down Significantly Since 2010

posted in #HIV on October 15, 2020 by Shim Clinic

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.

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HIV Elite Controllers: How Do Their Bodies Work? New Study Finds Out

posted in #HIV on September 29, 2020 by Shim Clinic

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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HIV Early Symptoms and Signs: How Long Does It Take to See Symptoms?

posted in #HIV on September 15, 2020 by 97641699878577954632

The early stage of HIV can be difficult to recognise due to the fact that the infection causes non-specific symptoms. Many people will have no signs of infection whatsoever. As a result, the best way to determine whether someone is HIV-positive is to get tested in an accredited medical facility.

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The dapivirine vaginal ring (DPV-VR) HIV Prevention For Women

posted in #HIV on September 9, 2020 by Shim Clinic

Three quarters of the women who are HIV-positive live in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is why UNAIDS is putting a lot of work and effort into the research and development of a preventative option for these women. New announcements suggest that the efforts are likely to pay off in the near future.

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New Study Shows Us Just How Bad Syphilis Was in Europe during the 18th Century

posted in #STD on September 2, 2020 by 97641699878577954632

New analysis of historical records shows that large urban areas in Europe were plagued by STDs in the 18th century. The situation was so bad in places like London that one in five young adults under the age of 35 were diagnosed with a serious STD like syphilis.

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