Holiday Healthcare ShoppingOkay we made it past Thanksgiving! Which means holiday shopping season has begun. The list of toys, electronics and clothes start to pile up quickly in the next few weeks... By JT Otis, M.Mus.Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Is Testing for HIV and STIs So Important?Fear is a real emotion. I have been an HIV tester in Philadelphia since 2002. In my experience, the main emotion that motivates and/or deters people from getting tested is... By Quincy GreeneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Stigma Affect Viral Load Control in African American Women with HIV?Stigma can be a complicated and damaging experience for those who feel its effects. When someone is stigmatized, it means they are experiencing misjudgment, stereotyping, or negative attitudes from someone... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Stigma We FeelMany people feel there is a high level of HIV-related stigma in their communities. Folks have heard and witnessed how people living with HIV are treated. The lack of HIV... By Khafre Kujichagulia AbifBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
22 Years and I’m Aging with HIVThe last day or two has been eventful for me, and I relish in my thoughts about getting older (not that it bothers me, because I embrace that I am... By Davina ConnerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
A Message for the Newly DiagnosedIf you have tested positive for HIV, it means that there is the presence of HIV in your blood. You have been exposed to the virus and the test shows... By Khafre Kujichagulia AbifBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
World AIDS Day Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for World AIDS Day Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
World AIDS Day 2019Held on December 1st of each year, World AIDS Day is an international day of awareness that is dedicated to HIV/AIDS and remembering those who passed away due to AIDS-related... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
World AIDS Day and the Red RibbonWorld AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year since 1998. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people... By Khafre Kujichagulia AbifBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Finding SupportI was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. I went to get tested because I am a bisexual man and, up to that time, I had never been tested for HIV... By Khafre Kujichagulia AbifBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
HIV Thought It Had MeHave you ever felt alone being diagnosed with HIV? These three letters can make you feel so scared, lost and confused with many emotions running through your head at one... By Davina ConnerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Increased Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke for People Living with HIVPeople living with HIV are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.1-3 A large health insurance database... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
HIV Discrimination in the Workplace: Know Your RightsEmployment can be another area of life where people living with HIV face discrimination. Fortunately, a variety of federal, state, and local laws provide protection against wrongful dismissal and bias... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are STI Rates Higher Among Daily PrEP Users?A study conducted in the Netherlands has found that the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is higher among men who have sex with men (MSM) who take daily pre-exposure... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fast Facts about PrEPPrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a way to reduce the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). PrEP is currently available as a prescription pill or an injection... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is the Ryan White Program?The Ryan White & Global HIV/AIDS Program provides HIV care and treatment services to more than half a million people a year. People living with HIV or AIDS who are... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hearing From Patient Voices in Clinical Trial DevelopmentAs many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Key Things to Know about PEPCurrently, there isn't a cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). But, if you have been exposed or think you may have been exposed to the virus, there is a short-term... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
FDA Recommends Descovy for Use as PrEPDescovy (emtricitabine/ tenofovir alafenamide) is a potential new combination medication choice for individuals at risk of acquiring HIV. The Antimicrobial Drug Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
