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Benjamin Ryan

Editor-at-Large for POZ and its sister publications Hep, Cancer Health and Real Health, where he covers the science of HIV, hepatitis C and cancer. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, New York, The Nation, The Atlantic, The Marshall Project, The Village Voice, The New York Observer, Men's Journal, City & State, Quartz, Out and The Advocate.

Articles

New Antibody Shows Promise as Long-Acting HIV Treatment

A series of antibody infusions suppressed HIV for up to four months without prompting the virus to develop resistance.

Among English Gay & Bi Men, Hep C Is Increasingly Seen in Those Without HIV

Traditionally hep C transmits sexually mostly among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

Having HIV Tied to Greater Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Death

This is from a large study of U.S. veterans followed for extensive periods.

Rapidly Starting Symtuza After HIV Diagnosis Tied to High Viral Suppression

Researchers enrolled participants within 14 days of their HIV diagnosis.

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Particulars of Gut Microbiome in Gay & Bi Men May Increase Their Risk of HIV

Researchers have found that among men, microbiomes differed based on whether they have sex with men or women.

Atripla Taken Every Other Day Still Suppresses HIV at High Rate

Italian researchers randomized half of a group of people on daily Atripla to switch to taking the single-tablet regimen every second day.

Among Those With HIV, Additional Health Problems Occur in Six Clusters

Researchers analyzed data on people living with HIV in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands.

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Circumcision Tied to Lower HIV Risk in Men Who Have Sex With Men

However, this finding applied only to those in low- and middle-income nations.

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Hep C Treatment Tied to Lower Risk of Liver Cancer and Death From Any Cause

Researchers followed nearly 10,000 people with hepatitis C, some of whom were treated with direct-acting antivirals.

FDA Approves ViiV’s Two-Drug Dovato to Treat HIV

Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine) is the second approved two-antiretroviral regimen.

Hep C Epidemic in French Gay & Bi Men Now Includes Those With & Without HIV

Researchers believe that hepatitis C is spreading through sex from the HIV-positive population to those who don’t have HIV.

Liver Cancer Survival in People With Hep C Not Tied to HIV Status

Being diagnosed with liver cancer at a later stage of the disease was associated with a lower three-year survival rate.

Unraveling the Mysteries of U.S. Drug Pricing

Pharma sets the prices for HIV and hep C drugs very high. What happens to those prices along the supply chain?

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Some People With HIV Don’t Adhere to Treatment to Save Money

The high cost of antiretrovirals may get passed along to consumers through co-pays, co-insurance or deductibles.

Nutritionist Intervention Cuts Diabetes Risk in People With HIV

HIV is associated with an elevated risk of diabetes.

Trump Admin’s Goal for Slashing the HIV Rate Is Likely Unrealistic

The new federal plan to combat HIV has the audacious goal of cutting the annual infection rate by 90 percent by 2030.