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Another Year, Another Virtual CROI

This year’s conference will focus on COVID-19 along with HIV.
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Blurry Self Portraits: The Expanse and the Body in ’80s Gay Art

Visual AIDS’ March Web Gallery is curated by the nephew of Gustavo Ojeda, an artist who died from AIDS-related complications in 1989.

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Mutations can affect how viruses behave and how well drugs and vaccines work.

New Congressional Funding Rules Can Benefit HIV Nonprofits

Also known as earmarks and pork-barrel, the federal process can channel funds to community nonprofits, including HIV groups. Apply today!

COVID Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequity for the Blind

People who use special software for web accessibility aren’t able to sign up for the vaccines or obtain vital information about COVID-19.

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Newly Signed State Law Protects LGBTQ Seniors and Those With HIV

The New Jersey law prohibits discrimination in long-term care facilities based on HIV status, sexual identity and other qualities.

Skip the Switch? HIV Integrase Inhibitors Have a High Barrier to Resistance

People whose viral load rebounds on Tivicay may not need to switch medications.
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A Cream Bests Surgery as Treatment for Abnormal Anal Cells in Men With HIV

While researchers try to figure out whether treating early anal tissue changes can prevent cancer, some are investigating treatments.

Black Churches Fill a Unique Role in Combating Vaccine Fears

Now that the vaccines are being distributed, public health advocates say churches are key to reaching Black citizens.
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Same-Day Treatment Starts Work for Adolescents, Too

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$200K in Grants From Syringe Access Fund to Boost Harm Reduction Programs

The advocacy grants allow groups in Indiana and Oklahoma to expand services including HIV, hepatitis C and syringe exchange programs.

Scientists Discover Large Group of People Who Control HIV Without Meds

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Have a Case of a COVID Variant? No One Is Going to Tell You

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