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London: Regular Testing Increases Access to HIV Prevention Drug PrEP

posted in #HIV on 2019-01-18 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

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.

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HIV Infection Rates in Canada Reveals Stigma Still Rife

posted in #ShimClinic on 2018-12-10 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Stigma and lack of support for HIV patients remain huge factors that fueling the rise of new infections in Canada.

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If you’ve been exposed to HIV, here’s what you should do

posted in #HIV on 2018-09-21 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team
Exposed to HIV? Get HIV Testing.

You’ve been exposed to HIV and you don’t know what to do? Read this article to learn more about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), the treatment you should take within 72 hours along HIV testing.

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Amsterdam PrEP Failure Patient a Unique Course of Seroconversion

posted in #HIV on 2017-12-20 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team
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.

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HIV is Still Taboo in The DRC Leading to Increased Rates Annually

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-11-27 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

HIV/AIDS is still taboo topic in the In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rampant HIV stigma has seen the number of HIV/AIDS deaths continue to rise.

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New South Wales Health on the Road to Eliminate HIV Transmission by 2020

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-10-13 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

New South Wales has witnessed a huge decline in new HIV infection rates giving it hope to eliminate the virus completely by 2020.

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HIV Positive LGBT Community to Be Treated Equally Minister Vows

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-09-18 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Jamaica’s minister of health has vowed to fight stigma among the LGBT community and ensure everyone gets equal treatment in all public health facilities.

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Adolescents Getting Infected with HIV at a Higher Rate Than Anyone Else In Africa

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-09-13 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Adolescents are the leading group with the highest rates of new HIV infection in Tanzania. Experts blame lack of adquate knowledge about HIV & sexual violence.

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Reasons Why You Should Go for Prenatal STD Testing

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-08-30 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Getting tested fot STDs during pregnancy is important not only for you but also for your unborn child. Get tested to prevent infecting your child too.

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Scotland First in UK to Approve PrEP

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-08-28 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team 41 Comments

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

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