I have recently discovered this well balanced and honest report on PrEP for HIV prevention, also known as Truvada. Produced by The Feed @ SBS Australia, I'm pleased to see PrEP information given in a clear, non judgemental non hyped way. For those in Australia there are currently a number of PrEP studies that are currently running and starting: In NSW is The EPIC … [Read more...] about Great Video On PrEP For HIV Prevention
HIV Health & Black Lives Matter
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.