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Published on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Melissa Murray that will help reduce the spread of HIV transmission by making HIV-prevention and post exposure medications accessible and covered by insurance, including newer injectable formulations. The Governor signed the legislation at Open Door Health and was joined by Senator Murray, state and local officials and community advocates. "PREP and PEP are key tools to prevent the spread and help us work towards the eradication of HIV," said Governor Dan McKee. "However, this will only happen if we continue to break down barriers to access these critical medications. Thank you to all the advocates for raising their voices on this important issue and thank you to the General Assembly for sending this legislation to my desk for signature." "Access to preventative medicine saves lives. Th...

June 27, 2023 – How does HIV affect menopause?  HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus,  affects the body's immune system and can lead to  AIDS if it goes untreated. HIV has been called a  "graying" disease , as those 50 or older make up almost half of infections in the United States.  Among women newly diagnosed with HIV, 19% were ages 45 to 54, and 17% were 55 and older, according to the  CDC. Researchers are now examining the connection between HIV and menopause – and the virus's impact on a woman's health can be significant.  "Studies have shown that early menopause may occur 5 years earlier in women with HIV than women without HIV," said Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH , a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of the Ward 86 HIV Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital/UCSF. "The reasons for this include chronic infection, lower estr...

National HIV Testing Day is observed on June 27 every year to raise awareness about the importance of testing for HIV. This year's theme, "Take the Test & Take the Next Step," encourages people to get tested for HIV and helps them choose options to stay healthy regardless of their test results. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system of the body, which when left untreated, leads to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV spreads through body fluids, including blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluids. A few weeks after exposure, infected people may show symptoms such as fever, sore throat, rash, and headache. As the infection progresses, it can weaken the immune system, and a person can suffer from weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, fever, and cough. When left untreated, HIV can cause tuberculosis (TB), cryptococcal meningitis, severe bacterial infections, and certain types of cancers. There is currently no ...

Health Care Deserts—and Bias "Queer people don't necessarily have the closest relationship with health care," Wargo says.  Some providers may be unfamiliar with prescribing PrEP or hold biases against the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in inadequate information or even refusal to prescribe the medication. This lack of awareness and stigma can make it harder for individuals to seek and receive the care they need. Geographic location and health care deserts also limit access to PrEP. In certain regions, particularly rural areas, specialized health care services and knowledgeable providers may be scarce, making it challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals to find suitable care or receive prescriptions for PrEP. HIV.gov is one tool Althoff recommends for finding a local provider who can prescribe PrEP, or for locating other services, like STI testing and treatment. For those who don't feel comfortable visiting a clinician in person, telehealth can also be an e...

National HIV Testing Day is observed on June 27 every year to raise awareness about the importance of testing for HIV. This year's theme, "Take the Test & Take the Next Step," encourages people to get tested for HIV and helps them choose options to stay healthy regardless of their test results. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system of the body, which when left untreated, leads to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV spreads through body fluids, including blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluids. A few weeks after exposure, infected people may show symptoms such as fever, sore throat, rash, and headache. As the infection progresses, it can weaken the immune system, and a person can suffer from weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, fever, and cough. When left untreated, HIV can cause tuberculosis (TB), cryptococcal meningitis, severe bacterial infections, and certain types of cancers. There is currently no ...

Photos are used for illustrative purposes. They do not imply health status or behaviour. Credit: iStock/ Dragos Condrea What is PrEP? PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It's a medicine you take to protect yourself from HIV. Not only is it safe – it really works! PrEP can make your risk of getting HIV almost zero. We all know that condoms protect from HIV. But that things happen and you may not always want or be able to use condoms. PrEP is something you are totally in control of taking. No one else. This puts YOU in the driving seat when it comes to protecting yourself from HIV. You don't take PrEP for life. You just take it for the certain periods in your life when you may be more at risk of HIV infection. Your PrEP options There are different types of PrEP. So you can protect yourself in a way that suits you. PrEP pills How it works You get PrEP pills from a clinic or pharmacy. You will get prescription for one month or a few months at a time. You t...

Do chlamydia symptoms go away? Not unless the STD is treated. Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that often presents no symptoms, but there are consequences if left untreated, especially for fertility. It is the most common bacterial STD in the world. In 2021 alone, more than 1.6 million cases were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. "Chlamydia is typically transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex with an infected person," said Melanie Bone M.D., a West Palm Beach, Florida-based OB-GYN and member of Daye's medical board. Understanding the 'silent infection' About 70 percent of women with genital chlamydia experience no symptoms, while this is less common in men, occurring in about 50 percent of cases, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. In fact, it's so easy to overlook, chlamydia is often nic...

By Bonnie Eslinger (June 5, 2023, 11:25 PM EDT) -- A former Gilead executive testifying Monday in an antitrust trial over claims Gilead and Teva illegally delayed generic versions of its blockbuster HIV drugs until 2020 told jurors that before the pharmaceutical makers' deal, Gilead executives discussed the possibility that generic competition for Truvada could come as early as 2017.... Adblock test (Why?)

Stand up for the facts! Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. We need your help. More Info I would like to contribute "Hundreds of thousands of innocent people died" from taking the drug azidothymidine, or AZT. No evidence of azidothymidine, or AZT, killing 'hundreds of thousands' of people If Your Time is short We found no evidence that azidothymidine, or AZT, has killed "hundreds of thousands" of people. An expert said this claim is a conspiracy theory. ​ The erroneous narrative that the COVID-19 vaccines have caused hundreds of thousands of deaths is being deployed again for a drug developed in response to another pandemic that began decades ago. "AZT is what killed a majority of the AI...

As if the list of pregnancy aches and pains didn't stretch long enough, some women add painful sex during pregnancy to the count as well.   Fortunately, you don't have to suffer vaginal pain or burning after sex during pregnancy. [1] Here's what causes this not-so-unusual symptom as well as some tips to learn how to make sex less painful when you're ready to get back to it. What causes pain during sex while pregnant? There are a number of reasons you might experience painful sex during pregnancy. Here's what can cause the soreness and discomfort you're feeling: Vaginal dryness The hormone estrogen promotes lubrication and elasticity in the vaginal walls and lining. [2] But during pregnancy, changing hormone levels can cause dryness, irritation, itching, soreness and sometimes bleeding during sex. To help, consider a different, more comfortable sex position or try an over-the-counter water-based lubricant or moisturizer. [3] Anxiety Those same...

Ensitrelvir (known in Japan as Xocova®), an oral antiviral drug for COVID-19 currently approved under the emergency regulatory approval system in Japan, is a 3CL protease inhibitor created through joint research between Hokkaido University and Shionogi. SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme called 3CL protease, which is essential for the replication of the virus. Ensitrelvir suppresses the replication of SARS-CoV-2 by selectively inhibiting the 3CL protease. Ensitrelvir is the first antiviral agent to show both clinical symptomatic efficacy for five typical Omicron-related symptoms (primary endpoint) and antiviral efficacy (key secondary endpoint) in a predominantly vaccinated population of patients with mild to moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of risk factors, in the results of the Phase 3 part of the Phase 2/3 study conducted during the Omicron-dominant phase of the epidemic. With regard to safety, most adverse events were mild in severity and no deaths were seen in the study. Among the ...

Symptoms of STD That Can Appear On Your Face Look out for these signs and symptoms on your face when you are suffering from Sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a set of diseases that spread via unprotected sexual intercourse activities. The disease not only affects your sexual life but also damages some of the important organs of your body. According to the National Health Organisation (NHS), timely medical intervention is important in case of managing STDs. "It is very crucial to get these treated at an early stage so that the quality of life is not affected and the disease is at an irreversible stage," says Dr Randhir Kapoor, Genitourinary Specialist. While most of you may think that symptoms of STDs only show up on the private part or the genitals, the truth is diff...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sharonda Lynn was diagnosed with HIV at age 19, but she's a survivor and thriver. Her main goal is to have a positive impact. "That's my passion, is to help other people because there was no one to help me," Lynn said. "There was no one to help my cousin." The same week she received her diagnosis, Lynn's cousin died from HIV complications. It was a tragedy she believes could've been prevented had more education about the disease been made available. "If my cousin was here today, I believe him understanding the education, I think he wouldn't have given up so quickly," Lynn said. From her grief, and her own diagnosis, came a personal mission. Lynn launched the nonprofit Having Incredible Victory. It represents a different way of looking at those three letters. RELATED: 'I'm a living witness': Playwright aims to end stigma, spread hope for those living with HIV Data from the Florida Department of Health sh...

Show Caption Hide Caption Dr. Fauci on his next chapter Dr. Fauci is set to step down from a five-decade career in public service at the end of the month, one shaped by the HIV pandemic early on and the COVID-19 pandemic at the end. (Dec. 19)(AP Video/Shelby Lum) AP The claim: HIV drug AZT, backed by Fauci, killed hundreds of thousands of people A June 5 Instagram video features a man narrating over several clips of people protesting an HIV drug called AZT. The video is from the third installment of a conspiracy theory-ridden film series called, "Plandemic," created by Mikki Willis. "My brother was killed by a drug called AZT," the man says. "Hundreds of thousands of innocent people died as a result of that prescribed poison. The pusher of AZT was none other than Dr. Anthony Fauci." The video goes on to show clips of Dr. Anthony Fauci talking abo...

Since the discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the 1980s , widespread myths about HIV infection and claims about natural cures have continued to spread .  Similar to what Africa Check has seen with Covid-19 and Ebola , the outbreak of a disease often provides fertile ground for health misinformation to thrive, because of the resulting fear and panic.  Whenever there is doubt and confusion, people are willing to exploit it, especially for financial gain, according to Dr Alastair McAlpine , an infectious disease specialist in the Infection Prevention and Control department of British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute in Canada. " When people are angry and fearful, they are more willing to listen to people offering easy solutions or misinformation ," he told Africa Check. Scientific data taken out of context, medical jargon and pseudo-scientific language can also cause confusion and doubt. To make matters worse,...