All posts tagged "prevention"
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Where the STDs Are: The 10 Cities with Highest Infection Rates
Philadelphia, Memphis, New Orleans, and D.C. are among the cities with the highest STD infection rates in an annual data analysis.
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CDC Calls for “Urgency” in Combating HIV/AIDS
As the United States marks World AIDS Day, the CDC is calling for renewed urgency and financial commitment to combating the spread of HIV.
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The Riley Roundup: Andy Cohen, HIV Arrests, and PrEP Access
Andy Cohen advocates for HIV decriminalization, while California lawmakers block a bill easing access to HIV prevention medications.
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W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox a “Global Health Emergency”
The World Health Organization has declared the spread of monkeypox to be a global health emergency as infections continue to increase across the globe, with...
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California lawmakers approve bill to collect LGBTQ data on victims of violent deaths
California will launch a pilot program to train coroners and medical examiners how to collect LGBTQ data on the victims of violent deaths.
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California governor signs bill expanding access to HIV prevention medication
Earlier this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law that expands access to HIV prevention medications in an effort to reduce the number...
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Pa. State Rep. Brian Sims reveals he uses PrEP on his Facebook page
Openly gay politician received praise for urging people to take charge of their sexual health
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AIDS Walk & Run Baltimore raises $80,000 for Chase Brexton’s HIV/AIDS services
Chase Brexton will continue accepting additional donations online through June 30
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Study: PrEP safe for use by teenage gay and bisexual boys
A new study finds that pre-exposure prophylaxis, in the form of a single pill, taken regularly, can protect against HIV infection in adolescent males who...
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Trump criticized over HIV strategy on National HIV Testing Day
Following his release of a statement recognizing June 27 as National HIV Testing Day, President Trump has come under fire from critics who point to...
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Remembering our seniors on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Sunday, February 7th was the 16th National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the...
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Studying Sex Workers
Delegates to AIDS 2012 were given the opportunity to listen to the latest research on sex workers, their behaviors, and risk of acquiring HIV. Among...
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AIDS 2012’s Call to Action Aims for “AIDS-Free Generation”
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and leading HIV/AIDS experts have declared war on HIV and AIDS. Speaking to thousands of delegates attending the XIX...
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How PrEP Plays Out in Studies, Focus Groups
Groups that are among the most at risk of acquiring HIV generally hold favorable attitudes toward pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and at-home HIV testing, according to...
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Speakers Spar Over Antiretroviral Treatment as Prevention
Call it the great debate of AIDS 2012. During a Monday, July 23, workshop event, speakers and attendees illustrated both the support and suspicion of...
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