HIV-positive individuals can lead long and productive lives nowadays. Miguel or the Lisbon Patient is the living proof of that claim. Diagnosed with early-stage AIDS when he was 84, Miguel has just celebrated his 100th birthday. While he does experience some minor age-related problems, Miguel is perfectly healthy and HIV is undetectable in his body. The doctors treating Miguel have decided to share his story in order to inspire HIV-positive individuals and help them seek treatment as soon as possible.
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Singapore Still Lags behind in Ensuring HIV Social Acceptance
Medicine has accomplished a lot in terms of treating HIV-positive individuals. HIV PEP, HIV PrEP and antiretroviral medications could make the viral load virtually undetectable. Regardless of medical advances, however, HIV acceptance in Singapore remains low. Even medical professionals contribute to the perpetuation of the stigma. Because of the negative attitudes, the number of people who get tested and who start receiving treatment early enough after an infection remains low.
Continue readingThe World Already Has a Second Patient Cured from HIV Infection
A bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant donor has made it possible for a second person in the world to be cleared from an HIV infection 100 per cent. The man in London received stem cells and he was declared completely freed from the virus within 18 months of stopping the antiretroviral drug therapy. The highly sensitive test used on him did not detect any traces of the virus left in the blood of the patient, giving the world hope for the development of an effective AIDS cure.
Continue readingSingapore Diagnoses Fewer New HIV Cases in 2018
Singapore has seen a decrease in the number of diagnosed HIV cases in 2018. The vast majority of affected individuals are men. Roughly equal percentages of homosexual and heterosexual individuals are affected. Unfortunately, HIV is diagnosed at a later stage of the infection most of the time. Very few people have gotten diagnosed through voluntary, regular screening and most still get their positive HIV status via a routine medical examination or healthcare check.
Continue readingLondon: Regular Testing Increases Access to HIV Prevention Drug PrEP
Regular testing is key in preventing an increase in the number of new HIV cases across the world. With regular testing comes access to HIV prevention drugs such as PrEP for those who test negative and ARVs for those who test positive.
Continue readingHIV Infection Rates in Canada Reveals Stigma Still Rife
Stigma and lack of support for HIV patients remain huge factors that fueling the rise of new infections in Canada.
Continue readingUSA Study: HIV PrEP to Be offered to Adolescents with More Monitoring
There’s need for more support in offering HIV PrEP to adolescents at high risk of acquiring HIV. This population has been ignored leading to high HIV rates. The study concludes that this population requires a higher level of monitoring to ensure adherence, thus higher levels of success.
Continue readingIdentifying HIV Symptoms
HIV can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are normally similar to those of other diseases. Here’s a quick guide on how to correctly identify HIV symptoms.
Continue readingStudy Recommends High Risk Canadians to Use PEP and PrEP For HIV Prevention
Researchers in Canada have recommended the use of PEP and PrEP as standard HIV prevention methods among high risk populations such as gay and bisexual men.
Continue readingLet’s Know More about HIV PEP
HIV PEP is a highly reliable drug that has had almost 90% success in preventing HIV transmission in people exposed to the virus. Many people are however, still unfamiliar with PEP. We explain everything you need to know about HIV PEP.
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