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How a Canadian living with HIV has coped with being a shut-in, and what he has learned about himself—and about us

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HIV was the menace. The silent killer. Then Larry Kramer came around and gave HIV something to be afraid about.

Race, Socioeconomic Factors Tied to HIV Viral Rebound

A recent study found that about 7.5% of those who achieved viral suppression on antiretrovirals had viral rebound in a one-year period.

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New York Times Commemorates 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths

The newspaper reported 100,000 AIDS-related deaths very differently in 1991.

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Yet More Gay and Bi Men May Be Good PrEP Candidates

A greater proportion of this population than previously thought could stand to benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis.
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Gilead Mailers Violated HIV Customers’ Privacy, Claims Lawsuit

Envelopes were sent to people in the pharma giant’s patient assistance program for PrEP.

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Switching HIV Meds From TDF to TAF Tied to Rise in Cholesterol

Tenofovir alafenamide is an updated version of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate that is tied to better bone and kidney health.

Six Weeks of Mavyret Is Highly Effective for Recent Hepatitis C Infection

A recent study of the direct-acting antiviral regimen included people who contracted hep C within the previous 12 months.

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New Strategy Boosts Effectiveness of HIV Vaccine in Monkeys

Researchers believe that in addition to producing antibodies against the virus, vaccines must also give rise to a cellular immune response.

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Oklahoma’s governor signed the bill despite objections from LGBT advocates.

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