A clinic in London is on its way to wipping out new HIV infections after witnessing a 40% drop in new rates following rigorous testing and use of HIV PrEP.
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Scotland First in UK to Approve PrEP
Scotland has become the first place in the UK to make pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available on the NHS. This is hoped to greatly reduce HIV infection rates
Continue readingCombining Rapid HIV Tests to Avoid False Positives
Researchers have found that various HIV rapid diagnostic tests used in Africa produce false positive results & recommend combining different tests for accuracy.
Continue readingThree Ways HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment has Advanced
While a HIV vaccine is still something we hope for, there are several ways that HIV treatment and prevention has advanced saving people from this deadly disease
Continue readingDating Apps Blamed for Rise in STDs in the US
Popular dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr blamed for increased STD rates in the US mainly because they encourage casual sex.
Continue readingPrEP Suspected to be Responsible of Drop in London HIV Rates
Pre-exposure prophylaxis has allegedly helped result in a 40% drop in the number of new cases of HIV infections among the gay community, according to sexual health clinics in London.
Continue readingRape Victims who Get PEP Treatment within 8 Hours Can Live HIV Free
Use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is not allowed in India despite the fact that the therapy is said to prevent victims from getting HIV by up to 100%.
Continue readingTime for Women to Understand their Sexuality, Use of PrEP and HIV Prevention
There are many ways that women can protect themselves from contracting HIV, one of them is by taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (PrEP) but few know how it works!
Continue readingNew CDC PEP Guidelines for Sexual and Injection-Drug Use HIV Exposure
The CDC has updated guidelines on how to use nPEP drug to prevent healthcare givers exposed to HIV+ patients from getting infected. Here’s a summary.
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