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HIV: Monthly PrEP drug candidate shows promise

A new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug has shown promise as a once-monthly oral pill to help prevent HIV. PrEP plays a key part in reducing the number of new HIV infections by stopping the virus ...
STATOpinion

Subscription pricing could expand access to HIV prevention breakthrough while controlling costs

Lenacapavir could put the end of the HIV epidemic in reach — if the people who need it can access it. Here’s one way to make ...
WUSA

HIV prevention drugs known as 'PrEP' are 99% effective, but many at risk don't know about them

ATLANTA — Five years ago, the U.S. government unveiled a plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. More than 30,000 people are diagnosed with HIV every year in this country. But this is not a problem for ...
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Systems of care for HIV prevention in immigrant communities

Everybody deserves access to care. HIV prevention in immigrant and refugee communities requires a nuanced understanding of ...
Cochrane

What are the benefits and risks of using lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV?

Compared to daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), lenacapavir reduces the number of new HIV infections by many more; causes slightly fewer serious unwanted effects; and results in little to no ...
Healio

PrEP use up, HIV incidence down, data show

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PrEP coverage in the U.S. between 2012-2021 ranged from 3.8% in West Virginia to 22.2% in New York. Australian ...

If You’re Having Sex, Here Are Some Things You Should Know About HIV Prevention

That’s where longer-acting injections can come in—they can help provide protection against HIV, without the burden of taking ...
Rolling Out

How PrEP can help prevent HIV infection

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) remains a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide. While advancements in medical science have led to better management of the ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

PrEP Uptake, HIV Care Continuum Have Improved for Adults in Federal Custody

A new study found that adults in custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons have seen improved pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and sustained treatment uptake for HIV. Rates of HIV ...
Marketplace

The finances behind preventing HIV and AIDS

Friday marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, an international moment to remember, reflect and educate people on the HIV/AIDS epidemic that started over four decades ago. But due to ...
IFLScience

HIV PrEP Injections You Only Need Every 6 Months Are Being Trialed In The US

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...
PrideSource

PrEP to prevent HIV infection

"Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the most important concept in the [HIV] prevention field today," Robert Grant told the Infectious Disease Society of America at their annual meeting in San Diego.