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POZ December 2022

POZ December 2022

In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.

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2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100: Celebrating Latino Advocates

This list spotlights the work of Latino advocates—both HIV positive and negative—who are making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS...

2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100 A-C

This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.

2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100 D-F

This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.

2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100 G-L

This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.

2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100 M-O

This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.

2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100 P-R

This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.

2022 POZ 100

The 2022 POZ 100 S-Z

This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.

Editor’s Letter

Family Affair

The HIV community has become like an extended family.

POZ Q & A

The poster for Keep the Cameras Rolling: The Pedro Zamora Way

Revisit a Latino AIDS Icon

A new film honors Pedro Zamora, who starred in The Real World and died hours after the final episode aired.

POZ PLanet

Elton John (left) with President  Joe Biden

Elton John Gets Medal for His HIV Advocacy

President Biden surprised the iconic rocker during a White House concert.

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Abbott Elementary,” Sept. 12, 2022.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Wins an Emmy Award

The longtime HIV advocate sang during her thank-you speech.

Rapid HIV test

Out for Delivery

A new program aims to deliver 1 million free rapid HIV tests.

From left: Dafina Ward of Southern AIDS Coalition, Jada Harris and Duane Cramer of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Elisa Woods of Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild and Shanell McGoy of Gilead Sciences

AIDS Memorial Quilt Goes South

The Change the Pattern initiative kicks off.

soldier walking with gear on back

Allowing People With HIV to Enlist

Congress members seek a change to a federal defense policy.

Harold Phillips discusses the National HIV/AIDS Strategy implementation plan, August 2022.

Helping Community Health Centers End HIV

The U.S. health department releases over $20 million in funding.

Rene Cotto Lewis

Keeping It Real

Rene Cotto-Lewis wishes PrEP had been around in 2003.

Everyday – December 2022

These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.

Spotlight

Colin Farrell (center), Quinn Tivey (left) and Tim Mendelson (right).

Together Again

A spotlight on in-person celebrations honoring HIV advocates and fundraising events that help sustain the nonprofits fighting to end HIV.

Voices

San Juan Puerto Rico Convention Center at Twilight

Hello San Juan!

Paul Kawata shared the news that the 2022 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS would proceed despite Hurricane Fiona.

Phill Wilson as interviewed in  The Black Community  & AIDS

HIV & Black People

The National AIDS Memorial details the seventh film in its oral history project.

Nutrition & Fitness

exercise illustration

How Do I Start an Exercise Program?

Before starting a new exercise regimen, check with your health care provider, especially if you are older or have existing health conditions

Guacamole

Healthy Recipe: Guacamole

This is one of the easiest, most nutritious snacks to throw together on short notice.

Basics

pharmacist hands bottle of pills to customer

HIV Drug Resistance

Taking medications consistently is the best way to avoid resistance mutations.

Care & Treatment

boy wearing mask difficult breathing

Long COVID and People With HIV

People living with HIV may be more likely to develop long COVID, and this might be related to differences in immune function.

recreational drugs

Treating Substance Use Improves HIV Care

People who use drugs face barriers that can make it difficult to start and stay on antiretroviral treatment.

Young man being given an injection vaccine

Monkeypox Declines, but Disparities Persist

The ongoing monkeypox outbreak has slowed dramatically in the United States and Europe, but it’s too soon to declare victory.

Hourglass Hour Glass time

Progress on Long-Acting HIV Treatment

Long-acting antiretrovirals are the future of HIV treatment, and new meds on the horizon could improve convenience and adherence.

Research Notes

Mother holding her baby

Prevention: Prenatal PrEP

Children born to women using oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) showed no differences in growth or development.

injecting testosterone

Treatment: Self-Administration

People could potentially administer Cabenuva for HIV treatment or Apretude for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at home.

Cure: 15-Year Remission

A Barcelona woman has maintained an undetectable HIV viral load for more than 15 years after stopping antiretroviral treatment.

illustration heart in mans chest

Concerns: Heart Attack Risk

People with HIV face a rising risk for heart attack as they age, and this is magnified if they also have hepatitis C virus.

Heroes

Gonzalo Aburto

Advocacy en Español

Gonzalo Aburto has been a warrior in the battle against HIV and AIDS since the early days of the epidemic.

Survey

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Reader Survey

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Digital Edition

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