Researchers develop a new blood spot test technique that estimates an HIV-negative patient’s adherence to HIV prevention drugs.
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An App To Help Patients Stick to HIV Treatment Regime
A new mobile app dubbed Daily Reports of Using Medications (DRUM) could help HIV+ patients to adhere to medication thus improving the quality of life.
Continue readingHIV PEP Side Effects
Though important in preventing HIV transmission among people exposed to the virus, Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) has a couple of side effects.
Continue readingNurx App Delivers HIV Prevention Via Mail
Are you concerned about contracting HIV? Startups like Nurx are joining the fight against the spreads of HIV with new, accessible prevention options.
Continue readingCaution Required when Implementing Early HAART Treatment
Early initiation of HAART treatment is both good and bad. In light with this, it’s advised that early HAART treatment be administered with caution.
Continue readingYoung People with HIV in Singapore Live in Silence
How do HIV-positive young people in Singapore cope with everyday life? Find out the sad reality of social stigma and living with HIV.
Continue readingOpportunities Presented by Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) In HIV Prevention
Voluntary Medical Male circumcision (VMMC) has been proven to reduce risk of HIV by 50%. Despite this huge success VMMC has very low prevalence in China.
Continue readingStudy: HIV Services Available for Men who are Sexually Active with other Men in China (MSM)
Men having sex with men in China are at a high risk of contracting HIV and unfortunately, very little attention has been given to this subset due to stigma.
Continue readingHigh Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in China
The increase Hepatitis and STIs among female sex workers in China have unfortunately been increasing steadily requiring more attention to control the infections.
Continue readingMigration and Mobility Increases HIV Risks among Male Migrant Workers in Central Asia
Migration and mobility has a direct effect on the spread of HIV because immigrants are largely disadvantaged through low income and lack of medical access.
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