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POZ June 2020 Ed Barron
Stand By Me
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HIV and Aging: The Basics
Forums: Support and discussion

HIV Treatment: 30 Years of Innovation

Treatment for the virus has come a long way since 1987, but more advances are yet still ahead.

After COVID-19

Activist and singer Sherri Lewis, who is living with HIV, recounts how she and her mother confronted and overcame COVID-19.

Building Community

Daniel Vojir is a long-term survivor in San Francisco who has spent years giving back.

Thirty Years and Counting

Christopher Reilly is proof you can survive.

Lessons in Resilience

Despite difficult circumstances, Andrea de Lange has had a happy and meaningful life.

Are Face-Masks the New Condoms?

Some thoughts from Andrew Sullivan on plagues, rationality and recovery.

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The Gay Men of “Jerker” Escape AIDS Through the Phone Line

Watch a virtual performance of this classic of gay theater, written in 1986. It packs a punch.
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Recovering From COVID-19

An activist and singer living with HIV recounts how she and her mother overcame COVID-19.

Lenacapavir Shows Promise for Long-Acting HIV Treatment and Prevention

A single dose of the HIV capsid inhibitor reduced viral load in highly treatment-experienced people.
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“I’m a Retired Businesswoman Who Kept My HIV a Secret Until Now”

Eight lessons from an HIV long-term survivor diagnosed in 1991 and determined to face fear and live life with hope in her heart.
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A First Love, Lost to AIDS, Enjoys an Unexpected New Chapter

Chris’s partner Roger died in 1990, leaving behind a child. Today, the now-adult son seeks details about the dad he never knew.

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Texting Cut, but Didn’t Quash, Cigarette Smoking Among People With HIV

A pilot trial shows promise for reducing the harms caused by smoking.

COVID-19 Economic Impact Linked to Increased Risk for HIV Treatment Interruption Among Black Americans

Middle-aged Black adults living with HIV reported substantial economic impact of COVID-19 and high medical mistrust.

HIV Long-Term Survivors Day

HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day is held annually on June 5th.
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Love in the Time of COVID-19

For many people living with HIV, the coronavirus pandemic has added to the challenge of finding intimacy.
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Doctor as Friend

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