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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29 April 2022

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Basketball legend Magic Johnson speaks about how be “became the face of HIV”

Basketball legend Magic Johnson speaks about how be “became the face of HIV”

Magic Johnson, a name synonymous with both basketball and HIV activism. He proved that HIV doesn’t have to be a barrier to both a personal life or a career. Magic Johnson has been living openly with HIV for 30 years, achieved great success in the world of sports, and ...

29 April 2022

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Johnson & Johnson sues to prevent “fake” HIV drugs being distributed

Johnson & Johnson sues to prevent “fake” HIV drugs being distributed

US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has sued pharmacies and drug distribution firms to stop them selling “fake” versions of its HIV drugs, reports Reuters. This case follows similar action from Gilead Sciences. Johnson & Johnson representatives reported that they ...

29 April 2022

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Lost to follow-up: An analysis of people in South London who dropped out of HIV care

Lost to follow-up: An analysis of people in South London who dropped out of HIV care

According to the UK Health Security Agency, the number of people who dropped out of HIV care may have doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Kate Childs of King’s College London and her colleagues at St Thomas’ and Lewisham Hospitals conducted set up a study to investigate ...

29 April 2022

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Theratechnologies pulls of out Europe, taking ibalizumab with it

Theratechnologies pulls of out Europe, taking ibalizumab with it

Biotech company Theratechnologies, which develops innovative therapies, has announced that it is withdrawing from the European market and will now focus its activities solely in North America. Accordingly, the company will be ceasing the sale of their monoclonal antibody ...

7 April 2022

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Alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs can affect your ability to suppress your HIV viral load

Alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs can affect your ability to suppress your HIV viral load

There is growing evidence that people living with HIV can have problems suppressing their HIV viral load as a result of the use of alcohol, drugs and smoking. Scientists have linked these factors to non-adherence with HIV treatment regimens, leading to a lack of viral ...

7 April 2022

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What is causing low levels of testosterone in men living with HIV?

What is causing low levels of testosterone in men living with HIV?

A study, published in the journal AIDS, has shown that low testosterone levels are common in older men living with HIV despite modern effective antiretroviral treatment. The good news, according to the researchers, is that this problem is not linked to erectile dysfunction ...

7 April 2022

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New light shed on HIV’s ability to remain in cells despite treatment

New light shed on HIV’s ability to remain in cells despite treatment

Experts from the University of Alberta in Canada have uncovered a new reason why people living with HIV cannot completely get rid of the virus despite regular and effective antiretroviral therapy. The article was published on the MedicalXpress website. The team has found ...

7 April 2022

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Fatty liver disease increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV

Fatty liver disease increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV, according to the results of a study published in HIV Medicine. The accumulation of fat in the liver can lead to its damage (fibrosis). NAFLD is an asymptomatic ...