One of the main goals of Life4me+ — is to prevent new cases of HIV and other STIs, hepatitis C and tuberculosis.

The app helps to establish anonym communication between physicians and HIV-positive people. It allows you to conveniently organize your medication intake timetable and set concealed and personalized reminders.

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21 February 2018

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Philippine President advises against using condoms

Philippine President advises against using condoms

New cases of HIV in the Philippines have soared by 3,147 per cent in 10 just years, but president Rodrigo Duterte advised his countrymen to avoid using condoms because “it is not satisfying.”

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20 February 2018

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NHS England approved immediate initiation of ART for all people living with HIV

NHS England approved immediate initiation of ART for all people living with HIV

The process for NHS England was considerably slower. Luckily, most doctors were able to ignore the official commissioning policy by prescribing early ART under an indication to prevent HIV transmission.

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20 February 2018

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Injectable birth control increases HIV risk by 40%

Injectable birth control increases HIV risk by 40%

Women using the injectable progestin contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA, may face a substantially elevated risk for HIV infection compared with other forms of hormonal birth control, according to a research review.

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19 February 2018

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Mexico City to host IAS 2019

Mexico City to host IAS 2019

The world’s largest open scientific conference on HIV and AIDS will be held in Mexico City in July 2019.

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19 February 2018

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South Africa’s president promised to provide treatment to another 2 million HIV-positive people

South Africa’s president promised to provide treatment to another 2 million HIV-positive people

Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the government’s commitment to combating South Africa’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, promising to provide treatment to another two million people by 2020.

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16 February 2018

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DIY faecal transplants carry risks including HIV and hepatitis

DIY faecal transplants carry risks including HIV and hepatitis

Faecal transplants have been used in medical settings to tackle superbugs, but following YouTube videos at home is too risky, say researchers.

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16 February 2018

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Gilead's total revenues were $26.1 billion in 2017

Gilead's total revenues were $26.1 billion in 2017

For the fourth quarter 2017, Gilead Sciences total revenues were $5.9 billion. For the full year 2017, total revenues were $26.1 billion. HIV and HBV product sales for the full year 2017 were $14.2 billion. Genvoya represents the most successful HIV launch in the U.S. and ...

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15 February 2018

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Key vaginal bacteria identified that increase HIV risk in women

Key vaginal bacteria identified that increase HIV risk in women

Women's risk of HIV significantly associated with key bacteria and their abundance in the vagina.

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15 February 2018

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Experimental Drug Kills Flu Virus in a Single Day

Experimental Drug Kills Flu Virus in a Single Day

Shionogi developed baloxavir marboxil by leveraging discoveries made in anti-HIV drugs, targeting a different kind of enzyme and preventing cells from susceptibility to virus infection in the first place.

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14 February 2018

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UNAIDS calls for urgent action to avert crisis in South Sudan

UNAIDS calls for urgent action to avert crisis in South Sudan

Only 10% of people living with HIV in the country are on life-saving antiretroviral therapy. The conflict has weakened HIV services and host countries often cannot provide for the influx of refugees.

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