Ontario has added HIV PrEP, a HIV prevention drug, to its Health Ministry list of publicly covered drugs making it affordable and accessible to more people.
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New STD Testing Method Giving Men More Privacy During Screening
New STD testing method to allow men to get tested without having to expose themselves to health care providers and preserve their privacy.
Continue readingSTDs: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) still carry enough of a stigma to intimidate those who might need testing or treatment for this disease. One of the biggest mistakes someone can make is waiting to be tested when there’s even a slight possibility of exposure. Some STDs can be completely eradicated with little to no discomfort when… Continue reading
HIV PEP with Doxycycline May Reduce Risk of Syphilis and Chlamydia Among Gay Men
HIV PEP and Doxycycline shows signs of offering protection against syphillis and chlamydia among men having sex with men.
Continue readingMSM with Early Syphilis Should be a Priority Group for PrEP in UK
Men having sex with men (MSM) who have early stage syphilis are at a high risk of acquiring HIV and should therefore, be high on the priority list for HIV PrEP.
Continue readingLiving with a Viral Sexually Transmitted Disease
Recent statistics suggest that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a sexually transmitted disease (STD) at some point in their lives. This is a scary figure, and one that can be better controlled with proper education and protection. The problem is that too many people want to avoid this topic. They’re either embarrassed by… Continue reading
Amsterdam PrEP Failure Patient a Unique Course of Seroconversion
Researchers explain why a man in Amsterdam who was constantly taking HIV PrEP the highl acclaimed HIV prevention drug still got infected with the virus.
Continue readingEngland: PrEP Stands to Prevent One in Every 4 HIV Infections
The NHS could save billions by making HIV PrEP drug available to everyone at a lower cost. The drug is believed to prevent HIV infection for 1 in every 4 cases.
Continue readingLower Respiratory Tract Infections Beat HIV As the Leading Cause of Death in Africa
HIV/AIDS related deaths are no longer th eleading cause of death in Africa. HIV/AIDS is now the second cause of deaths after lower respiratory tract infections.
Continue readingMore Transgender Women Getting HIV From Injecting Drugs Than Sex
A new research has found that more transgender women in the US are acquiring HIV from sharing drug injecting tools more than from having sexual intercourse.
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