Today I had the fortune to hear Bruce Richman, the executive director of Prevention Access Campaign speaking in Melbourne as part of the U=U Australian tour. Bruce’s message is clear, vital and important for it’s impact on the lives of people living with HIV in reducing stigma and how it opens up conversations of opportunity and clarity. U=U - Undetectable = … [Read more...] about Undetectable Is Untransmittable – Bruce Richman Speaks On HIV, Stigma & U=U
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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
Great Video Explaining “What Is PrEP?”
Hey there guys. Currently there is a lot of information and misinformation going around about the HIV prevention treatment PrEP or Pre Exposure Prophylaxis. I've just found this video that helps explain PrEP in easy to digest chunks. What Is Prep? http://youtu.be/ueKrjO6rAyE Key points to remember when it comes to PrEP: PrEP is not a treatment for HIV. You must be … [Read more...] about Great Video Explaining “What Is PrEP?”
Steroid Injecting Bodybuilders At High Risk Of HIV Infection
News today from the Medical Observer Australia has reported an alarming increase of HIV infection with 1 in 10 steroid users having evidence of infection with either HIV, Hepatitis B & C. Additional evidence shows that steroid users has other risk taking behaviours with only 1 in 5 reporting having used condoms in the previous year. In Australia, education for … [Read more...] about Steroid Injecting Bodybuilders At High Risk Of HIV Infection
Toxoplasmosis, HIV Infection and Cat Ownership
Hey there Guys. Today in the news there has been a spike in stories about toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can be frequently found in cat faeces. Within the community many people have been exposed to toxoplasmosis. With normal immune system function toxoplasmosis has little symptoms and causes no issue. If infected, toxoplasmosis can reactivate during pregnancy and at times … [Read more...] about Toxoplasmosis, HIV Infection and Cat Ownership