A look at the last week’s HIV and Sexual Health news…
Understanding African culture and HIV
GLAAD/GMHC “#CelibacyChallenge”
Healthy dose of hope for one-use syringes
We could cut the HIV transmission rate by more than 90 percent, CDC says
This Chart Shows Why HIV Is Still Spreading in the U.S.
Merck Grants Free License for Pediatric HIV Drug
Court tosses one conviction against airman in HIV case
Rise of HIV cases in MSM aged 20-29 ‘worrying’, says Hong Kong health expert)
At least 30% of people with new HIV infections had no idea they were exposed to the virus
Mylan to distribute Gilead Sciences’ hep C drugs, Sovaldi & Harvoni in India
7-country study shows triple-drug combination superior for preventing infant HIV infection
Disappointing result for tenofovir-gel microbicide shows that young women still lack HIV prevention methods they can use
Study That Paid Patients to Take HIV Drugs Fails
Condom vending machines introduced to prisons in California
Disabled at high risk for HIV
Starting HIV treatment at CD4 count above 500 reduces the risk of serious illness and death by 44%, African Temprano trial shows
Breastfeeding mothers often undiagnosed in sub-Saharan Africa
HIV maturation inhibitor BMS-955176 looks promising in early study
No HIV transmissions from HIV-positive partner seen in Australian gay couples study
Treatment cascades and viral load surveys show how African countries can maximise prevention benefits of HIV treatment
Circumcision is reducing HIV incidence in Uganda, Rakai community study shows
US PEPFAR abstinence and faithfulness funding had no impact on sexual behaviour in Africa