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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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27 May 2022
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The sexual and reproductive health needs of men

The sexual and reproductive health needs of men

The Dutch Share-Net network has published a document on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of men. Paul Janssen, one of the authors, told aidsmap about the problems men face with SRH and what triggered the creation of this project. Paul Janssen believes that at the ...
27 May 2022
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STIs can be prevented with a single dose of doxycycline after sex

STIs can be prevented with a single dose of doxycycline after sex

A study conducted in the United States has shown that a broad-spectrum antibiotic, doxycycline, is effective as a post-exposure prophylaxis for gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis, amongst men who has sex with men (MSM) and transgender women. The results were published in ...
27 May 2022
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Experts believe that society needs to be prepared for the advent of a HIV vaccine

Experts believe that society needs to be prepared for the advent of a HIV vaccine

Given the recent experience of a worldwide vaccination programme, and our understanding of HIV-related stigma, experts believe that societal adoption of a HIV vaccine will not be easy. The first trials of a series of mRNA-based HIV vaccines in humans began in early 2022. ...
27 May 2022
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Monkeypox outbreak causes concern around the world

Monkeypox outbreak causes concern around the world

As of May 26th 2022, more than 226 confirmed cases of monkeypox had been registered across 21 countries. Most cases are in young or middle-aged men. The monkeypox virus, a relative of the smallpox virus, usually presents with mild symptoms, but can be much more serious ...
20 May 2022
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Why do women with HIV have a higher risk of developing diabetes than men?

Why do women with HIV have a higher risk of developing diabetes than men?

Researchers from the University of California analysed a dataset covering nearly 40,000 people living with HIV to establish a relationship between HIV, sex, and type 2 diabetes. The data showed that women living with HIV are 1.3 times more prone to diabetes than those ...
20 May 2022
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Moderna launches clinical trials in Africa for its mRNA-based HIV vaccine

Moderna launches clinical trials in Africa for its mRNA-based HIV vaccine

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and biotech company Moderna have announced the launch of trials for a HIV vaccine, mRNA-1644, in South Africa. The vaccine is based on mRNA technology and promotes the production of broadly neutralising antibodies (BnAbs). Candidate ...
20 May 2022
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Excision’s CRISPR based HIV treatment shows promise in preclinical studies

Excision’s CRISPR based HIV treatment shows promise in preclinical studies

Excision BioTherapeutics has announced positive results of preclinical studies of EBT-101, based on CRISPR, for the treatment of HIV. The results are to be presented at the 25th meeting of the American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy. EBT-101 is a therapeutic agent, ...
20 May 2022
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Georgia is the latest US state to update its laws around HIV transmission

Georgia is the latest US state to update its laws around HIV transmission

The Governor of Georgia has signed a bill to modernise the state’s laws related to HIV transmission. Previously, a person living with HIV could have faced a felony charge and up to 10 years in prison for not disclosing their HIV status before ‘any type of sexual act’ ...
17 May 2022
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May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

On 17 May 1990, the World Health Organisation (WHO) General Assembly removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses. In honour of this, the International Day against Homophobia was created. Later on, the fights against transphobia (in 2009) and biphobia (in 2015) ...
17 May 2022
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How to keep fit: exercise for people living with HIV

How to keep fit: exercise for people living with HIV

Exercise is part of any health lifestyle. Exercise can improve your immune system health, improve physical and emotional well-being, and provide social and mental health support. This is especially important for people living with HIV. There are two types of exercise: ...
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