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POZ's March 2019 issue

Gay & Bi Men Increasingly Understand That U=U

Major studies have shown that “undetectable equals untransmittable,” meaning that successfully treated HIV cannot transmit via sex.

PrEP Is Associated With Lower Anxiety About Contracting HIV

An Australian study also found that, overall, such anxiety was higher among younger gay and bisexual men.

Rapidly Treating Infants Born With HIV Shrinks the Viral Reservoir

Treating within hours—rather than the recommended weeks—of birth also prompts an improved immune response against the virus.

Gay & Bi PrEP Users Are More Likely to Have Sex With HIV-Positive Partners

A Canadian survey of men who have sex with men also found that PrEP users were less likely to have sex with non-PrEP users.

Studies Shed Light on Anal Precancer Progression

Abnormal anal screening results are common, but they often do not to lead to invasive cancer.

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POZ March 2019 cover U=U Undetectable = Untransmitable
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These types of antibodies are able to neutralize a wide breadth of HIV strains.

New York Is Making Progress Combating Hepatitis A, B and C

New cases of all three viruses have declined in the city over the past decade.

Anal Cancer Rates Have Risen Rapidly in the United States

This malignancy, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with a vaccine.

New York Is Steadily Sending Its HIV Epidemic Into Retreat

The city’s estimated new infection rate declined by more than 40% between 2014 and 2018.
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People Seeking PrEP Face Numerous Nonfinancial Roadblocks

An analysis of veterans seeking PrEP found that they often had to be extraordinarily persistent in their efforts to receive a prescription.

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Post–Hep C Cure, Young Men Who Inject Drugs More Likely to Get Virus Again

Consistent use of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder can apparently reduce this risk.

Descovy for PrEP Remains Safe and Effective at 96 weeks

Rates of HIV acquisition were very low among people taking Descovy or Truvada, but Descovy had less effect on kidneys and bones.

New Hep C Cases Are Uncommon Among Gay Men on PrEP

HCV incidence in a Canadian study was lower than rates seen in some European countries.

Gay & Bi Men’s Gut Microbiome May Put Them at Higher Risk for HIV

A study comparing men’s gut microbiomes based on whether they had sex with men or women reached this finding.
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