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Federal Government Will Again Offer Free COVID Tests

Starting September 25, households will be able to order four free tests through COVIDTests.gov.

People on Medicaid Are Missing Out on Hepatitis C Treatment

Only 20% of people covered by Medicaid received treatment within six months of their HCV diagnosis.
A proposed AIDS Memorial for Palm Springs, California, sparks controversy.

Does This Proposed AIDS Memorial Look Like a Giant You-Know-What?

“I can just visualize the potential social media posts making fun of something that is so important to our community.” [VIDEO]
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Genetically Modifying Your CAR-T Cells to Defeat HIV

With Campbell Foundation funding, a Wistar Institute scientist studies ways to engineer immune cells to attack HIV-infected cells.
Michael Stoutmire uses free rides from Uber Health and San Francisco AIDS Foundation to get to his doctor appointments.

Free Uber Rides Help San Francisco AIDS Foundation Clients Access HIV Care

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Uber celebrated their partnership on National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day.

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Vir Launches Trial of a New Type of HIV Vaccine

The vaccine, dubbed VIR-1388, is designed to stimulate the production of T cells to fight HIV

Cold Virus May Set the Stage for Long COVID

Study findings identify a potential marker that could help identify people at high risk of developing long COVID.
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The Path that Ends AIDS Will Boost Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals

UNAIDS event participants underscored the life-saving impact of the global HIV response and the need for continued support for PEPFAR.

Hep C’s Number Comes Up: Can Biden’s 5-Year Plan Eliminate the Longtime Scourge?

Modern antivirals can cure 95% of people with HCV, lowering the risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.

Mpox Vaccines and Natural Immunity Protect Against Severe Illness

People with repeat monkeypox infections and those who were vaccinated are less likely to develop severe symptoms.

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Health Workers Warn Loosening Mask Advice in Hospitals Would Harm Patients and Providers

Draft CDC guidelines controversially conclude that N95 face masks are equivalent to looser surgical face masks in certain settings.

Do Integrase Inhibitors Raise the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

Certain drugs in this class may increase the likelihood of diabetes and hypertension, but cardiovascular risk factors can be managed.
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Federal HIV leaders discuss the closing plenary at USCHA.

Efforts to End the HIV Epidemic Among Black Women: USCHA 2023

This update from the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS highlights how federal agencies are supporting Black women in their HIV response. [VIDEO]
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