https://youtu.be/BzXCfLeqVxc Today I wanted to share an article highlighting the worrying statistic of escalating HIV rates within gay men of colour in the USA: Will the ManDate Model Tackle HIV Rates in Black Gay Men? Thirty-five years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the state of black, gay men's health is central to the discussion about how to eradicate the virus. For black, … [Read more...] about HIV Health & Black Lives Matter
Travelling With Your CPAP Machine
Hey there Guys, Just a quick post with some tips and tricks for travelling with your CPAP machine. https://youtu.be/0nZcCQsXTCk Tips I highly recommend are: - always carry your CPAP machine as carry on luggage. - expect your machine to be inspected at security stops - check with your airline whether it's considered additional baggage or not. - carry an adaptor plug … [Read more...] about Travelling With Your CPAP Machine
Super Gonorrhoea?
https://youtu.be/zZwGhVes-1U Today I noted that News.com reporting on a "super gonorrhoea", a resistant from of Gonorrhoea difficult to treat with traditional medications we would normally use. THERE is “huge concern” among British doctors that “super-gonorrhoea” is spreading across the country. The highly drug-resistant strain of the sexually transmitted … [Read more...] about Super Gonorrhoea?
Age Journalist Outs Person’s HIV Status & Other Medical Issues.
https://youtu.be/qOWOoz1evA8 Today I was deeply disturbed to read the following article in The Age by journalist Mark Russell covering the death of one partner after stabbing in the context of a consensual slave/master relationship. Most concerning was that Mr Russell felt it was deems necessary to not only disclose both parties HIV status but also other medical details … [Read more...] about Age Journalist Outs Person’s HIV Status & Other Medical Issues.
Understanding [+U] & Undetectable HIV Viral Load
You may have noticed that many online profiles on Scruff, Growler and other social apps are now showing "[+U]" after their profile name. This is a way of showing that a person is HIV positive but also they are on HIV treatment that has lead to an undetectable HIV viral load. So what does undetectable HIV levels mean? Literally it means that the treatment has pushed the … [Read more...] about Understanding [+U] & Undetectable HIV Viral Load