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Yet More Gay and Bi Men May Be Good PrEP Candidates

A greater proportion of this population than previously thought could stand to benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Switching HIV Meds From TDF to TAF Tied to Rise in Cholesterol

Tenofovir alafenamide is an updated version of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate that is tied to better bone and kidney health.

New Strategy Boosts Effectiveness of HIV Vaccine in Monkeys

Researchers believe that in addition to producing antibodies against the virus, vaccines must also give rise to a cellular immune response.

Prevention: Vaccine Ineffective

Large trial of HIV vaccine finds it does not prevent HIV

Test-and-Treat Success

Reduction in community-level viral load predicts HIV transmission decline

Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Proves as Effective as Truvada

A clinical trial compared injectable cabotegravir given every eight weeks versus daily Truvada for HIV prevention.

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$350K in Grants for 16 Trans-Led Groups Fighting HIV

Gilead Sciences provides the funds through its TRANScend initiative; Destination Tomorrow in the Bronx distributes them.

How COVID-19 Could Cause an Extra 673,000 AIDS Deaths

Mathematical models show that HIV gains in sub-Saharan Africa could be lost, say UNAIDS and WHO.
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Spreading the Power of U=U to Prevent HIV in San Antonio

The bilingual “How Low Can You Go?” campaign offers “life-changing news” for more than 6,400 residents.

Very Low-Dose Weekly Islatravir Works as PrEP in Monkeys

Merck’s investigational antiretroviral is a reverse transcriptase¬ translocation inhibitor.

What Factors Drive Acceptance of PEP in ERs After Sexual Assault?

Researchers found women are less likely than men to accept a prescription for post-exposure prophylaxis after an assault.

Should I wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19?

Experts recommend that everyone should wear cloth face masks in public.

Adolescents on PrEP May Need More Hands-On Care

The CDC has issued a report detailing considerations for clinicians prescribing PrEP for this population.

Highlights From the First Virtual CROI

A rundown of POZ’s reporting on the 2020 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections

Increasing Use of PrEP Is Tied to Declining HIV Acquisition

Researchers broke down PrEP use and HIV diagnosis data by state to analyze connections between them.

It’s a Terrible Time for COVID-19 to Strike HIV, STI and Hepatitis Programs

A survey of local health departments reveals concerning news—and a silver lining.
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