The Latest Health Stories
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From aidsmap.com, Gus Cairns writes of guidelines, targets and resources- the documents that defined the 2014 International AIDS Conference -
To test or not to test for HIV? That is the question…
With testing so much in the spotlight lately, including at AIDS 2014 as one of the strtagies to end the epidemic, guest writer David Polson writes about why it makes sense for an individual to know his or her status -
I'm an HIV Physician. And I'm starting PrEP
“I am a 60-year-old gay man who has spent three decades trying to keep myself from becoming infected with HIV. I am tired of being scared, so I am starting on PrEP. ” -
Aidsmap reports from AIDS 2014 on research that says most gay men who don’t use condoms are mindful of HIV and attempt to reduce their risk
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How important is testing in curbing new infections?
Aidsmap reports HIV is increasing in gay men in London because of lack of testing, a comparative study finds. Testing is enabling more disclosure and effective serosorting in San Francisco, the figures suggest -
From CATIE’s The Positive Side “The search for an HIV cure is ramping up. So, just how close are we? Ann Silversides reports.” -
FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website". -
The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
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An interview with Ron Rosenes, C.M.
Long-time survivor, witness and pioneer Ron Rosenes was recently made a member of the Order of Canada for his contribution to the wellbeing of people living with HIV. In this interview he talks about what the award means for himself and for the community -
An easier on the system option?
Aidsmap reports therapy with newer, safer antiretrovirals may be an option for the majority of HIV-positive patients but that a clinical trial is needed -
Olivia Kijewski, on the anniversary of the death of a family member. says “Now that I work in an ASO, the similarities between HIV/AIDS and mental health sometimes seem uncanny, though certainly not coincidental.”
