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POZ October/November 2024

POZ October/November 2024

In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.

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Features

Francisco  Ruiz

The Power of a Story Well Told

Francisco Ruiz, the new director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, shares his vision for HIV advocacy.

Shawn Decker and Glenn Barringer

Somebody to Share

Shawn Decker reflects on 20 years of marriage to Gwenn Barringer and their life together as HIV advocates.

David Munar

From Stigma to Strength

HIV advocate David Munar reflects on his 30-year journey living with the virus.

Tabla de medicamentos para el VIH 2024

Tabla de Medicamentos Para el VIH 2024

Esta tabla rápida compara las opciones de antirretrovirales (ARV) para el tratamiento del VIH, incluidas las dosis para adultos y más.

Editor’s Letter

Celia Cruz coin quarter

Yo Soy La Voz

This issue highlighting Latinos spotlights HIV advocates who are working to improve the lives of those living with or at risk for the virus.

POZ Q & A

Paul Renfro, PhD

Ryan White’s Legacy

A new book puts the late AIDS activist’s life into context.

POZ Planet

The Wall Las Memorias Opens New Spot

The Los Angeles health organization provides HIV services.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) HIV clinic in Austin, Texas

New HIV Center in Austin

Most new cases in the region are among Latino and Black men.

Stethoscope gavel prescription rx

Ensuring Access to Long-Acting HIV Drugs

A policy brief by experts makes recommendations for Medicaid.

Beatriz Grinsztejn

IAS Welcomes New President

Beatriz Grinsztejn heads the International AIDS Society.

Jordan Edwards

Creating Safe Space

Jordan Edwards turned his sensitivity into his superpower.

Bono and Oprah Winfrey RED

Everyday – October/November 2024

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

Voices

The White House

Action Items

Below is an edited excerpt from an HIV.gov blog post by Francisco Ruiz, director of the Office of National AIDS Policy at the White House.

Door open to outside light

Personal Farewell

In a blog post, POZ contributing writer Mark S. King gives the last word to long-term survivor and HIV journalist Gus Cairns.

Spotlight

Winnie Byanyima

The 25th International AIDS Conference

This year’s theme was “Put people first!”

Nutrition & Fitness

Citrus Quinoa Avocado Salad

Citrus Quinoa Avocado Salad

This plant-based dish is a satisfying meal for everyone.

lemon and lime icon

Superfoods: Fruits

These foods are a great way to boost your health.

Basics

illustration kidneys

HIV and Your Kidneys

Maintaining viral suppression is one of the best ways to preserve kidney function.

Care & Treatment

woman happy arms spread in joy

Twice-Yearly PrEP Is 100% Effective for Women

Lenacapavir PrEP significantly reduced HIV incidence compared with the background rate, and it was more effective than Truvada.

Globe with red ribbon AIDS

More Resources Needed to End the HIV Pandemic

Despite progress on biomedical prevention and treatment, social issues are proving more difficult to resolve.

doxycycline

Daily DoxyPrEP Prevents STIs

In two studies, daily doxycycline was safe and generally well tolerated.

New Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines

Men who have sex with men and transgender women should start anal cancer screening at age 35. HIV-positive people should start at age 45.

Research Notes

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Bacteria

Prevention: STI Testing

Current CDC guidelines recommend STI screening once every three months for gay and bisexual men and transgender women.

pill bottle in empty medicine cabinet meds

Treatment: Simpler Treatment

A combination pill containing bictegravir and lenacapavir could enable more people to switch to a simple single-tablet regimen.

Brandenburg Gate at sunset, Berlin, Germany

Cure: 7th Stem Cell Cure

A German man dubbed the Next Berlin Patient received a stem cell transplant to treat leukemia in October 2015.

3d rendered illustration of the human vascular system human heart

Concerns: Abacavir

Current abacavir users had a 50% higher risk for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Heroes

Axel Torres Marrero

The Long Game

Activism in the streets directly shapes public opinion and public policy, according to HIV activist Axel Torres Marrero.

Digital Edition

Francisco  Ruiz

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