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The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women

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Why 50% of Gay Black Men Will Get HIV

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Why 50% of Gay Black Men Will Get HIV
A 2016 study from the CDC concluded that one of every two gay black men in the U.S. would be infected with HIV in the course of his lifetime.
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Is South Africa Winning the AIDS Battle?
Despite an admirable turnaround in government policy, South Africa reported a startling upswing in new HIV infections between 2008 and 2012.
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Which HIV Drugs Should I Start With?
While having an all-in-one tablet like Complera or Genvoya may be preferred in first-line therapy, other factors can exclude the choice of certain HIV drugs.
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List of Approved Hepatitis C Drugs
Following the approval of Sovaldi in 2013, six other drug molecules and a number of combination tablets have been approved to treat hepatitis C infection.
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HIV and the Dangers of Anal Cancer
While anal cancer is fairly rare in the general U.S. population, the rate is nearly 150 time greater in gay men, especially those with HIV.
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Zepatier (elbasvir + grazoprevir) - Hepatitis C Drug Information
Zepatier (elbasvir/grazoprevir) is a fixed dose combination drug used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 or 4 infection.
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4 Habits That Erase the Benefits of HIV Therapy
While people with HIV can live normal lifespans thanks to modern HIV therapy, some everyday habits can take back many, if not all, of those gains.
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Am I Getting Shingles?
By spotting the early signs and symptoms of shingles (herpes zoster), you may be able to lessen the severity of an impending outbreak.
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3 Surprising Ways That STDs Increase HIV Risk
While many people understand that STDs can increase the risk of getting HIV, some may be surprised at how the body unwittingly facilitates infection.
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Genvoya - HIV Antiretroviral Drug Information
Genvoya is a newer formulation of the drug Stribild (a.k.a. the Quad Pill), used in the treatment of HIV in both adults and children over the age of 12.
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Can You Get Hepatitis C from Sex?
A growing epidemic of hepatitis C infections among urban, HIV-positive gay men suggests the risk of sexual transmission is higher than imagined.
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Daklinza (daclatasvir) - Hepatitis C Drug Information
Daklinza (daclatasvir) has been approved to treat people with chronic genotype 3 hepatitis C infection, including those with liver cirrhosis.
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Does PrEP Work the Same for Men and Women?
A study suggests that PrEP, in the form of a daily dose of Truvada, may require far greater adherence levels in women than in men to protect against HIV.
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HIV PrEP May Not Require Daily Dosing
Research suggests that HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may reduce the risk of HIV in gay men by 82-86% if taken just before and just after sex.
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HIV Prevention: A 7-Step Plan to Reduce Risk
Newer prevention tools can offer greater protections against HIV, reducing not only the risk of getting the virus but passing it on to others.
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