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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Opinion: Give Californians same medication access that Australians, Canadians, Coloradans enjoy

California expands access to PrEP and PEP medications without doctor's prescription.
Canada and Australia showcase successful pharmacist prescribing models for common conditions. [ more ]
Queerty
2 months ago
Health

An "ultra" PrEP injection just three times a year could be on the way

Approval of new PrEP injection with potentially longer dosing intervals
Results of trial for cabotegravir ultra long-acting formulation presented at CROI 2024 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Health

A Fading Weapon in the H.I.V. Fight: Condoms

Decline in condom use among gay and bisexual men, especially young and Hispanic individuals
Public health focus on PrEP may have overshadowed condom promotion [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
6 months ago
Health

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

The Biden administration is proposing a federal policy to provide free preventive medication for older Americans to protect against HIV.
Medicare would cover the full cost of preexposure prophylaxis drugs (PrEP), including long-acting injectables, for those 65 and older.
The proposal aims to address the inequities in access to PrEP but does not address the financial struggles of younger Americans or potential funding cuts for federal HIV prevention efforts. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Education

Should California schools have to share sex ed materials online? One lawmaker says yes

Republican lawmaker introduces bill to require online publication of sex education materials in California schools
The bill aims to foster collaboration between parents and schools on a sensitive subject [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

HIV still plagues Black Americans at alarming rates. Could AI be the key to more equitable care?

Job discrimination and structural stressors contribute to higher risk behavior for HIV in non-white communities.
New technologies and innovations offer solutions to bridge disparities in HIV incidences and increase uptake in preventative measures. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Transgender women have a higher risk of HIV infections. A new CDC report reveals why

Transgender women have disproportionately high rates of HIV and have been excluded from HIV prevention research.
Discrimination and lack of access to healthcare are the main causes behind the high rate of HIV infections in transgender women. [ more ]
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