U.S. Effort to Fight HIV Worldwide Has Brought Lifesaving Treatment to Millions
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Since it began in 2004, a global effort led by the United States to combat HIV has dramatically increased the number of people it helps, a new government report shows.In its report, the U.S. Centers for Dise…
Learn MoreLos antibióticos del día después podrían ayudar a frenar las ITS
VIERNES, 10 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un antibiótico común que las personas de grupos de alto riesgo toman poco después de las relaciones sexuales podría ayudar a frenar la propagación de algunas infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS).Usar…
Learn MoreMorning-After Antibiotics May Help Curb STDs
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A common antibiotic taken shortly after sex by folks in high-risk groups may help stem the spread of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Using doxycycline about 72 hours after unprotected sex effectiv…
Learn MoreLa mpox puede resultar letal para las personas con un VIH avanzado
MIÉRCOLES, 22 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El virus de la mpox (que antes se conocía como viruela del mono) con frecuencia provoca una enfermedad grave y la muerte entre los que tienen una infección avanzada por el VIH que no está bajo contr…
Learn MoreMpox Can Be Fatal for People With Advanced HIV
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The mpox virus — formerly known as monkeypox — often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control, researchers report.What does that mean? All people diagn…
Learn MoreRectal Pill May Give Days-Long Protection Against HIV: Study
TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could a quick-dissolving pill placed in the rectum prove to be an effective and safe “on-demand” way to prevent HIV infection among sexually active men and women? It might, new research indicates.The experime…
Learn More10 Years on, Stem Cell Transplant May Have Cured Patient of HIV
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing “strong evidence” that the procedure also cured him of HIV — the latest in a handful of cases doctors have reported.The patient, a man…
Learn MoreLink Found Between Maternal HIV Status and Inflammation in Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maternal HIV status is associated with inflammation/immune activation during pregnancy, which may affect child growth, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.Stepha…
Learn MoreLong-Acting Injectable Preferred for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-acting injectable preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the preferred HIV prevention choice for potential male users, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in AIDS and Behavior.Lorraine T. Dean, Sc.D….
Learn MoreLa FDA tal vez relaje las normas sobre la donación de sangre para los hombres gais
VIERNES, 27 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unas duraderas restricciones sobre las donaciones de sangre para los hombres gais y bisexuales podrían pronto cambiarse por una política más matizada, en que en su lugar se pregunta a estos hombres sobr…
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