Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDRick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 10/10/2026#NIH is putting certain new #HIV trials on hold as funding delays threaten future research. Advocates warn the delays could stall advances in HIV treatment and prevention, and have issued an open letter to Congress which the public can sign by Oct. 15. positivelyaware.com/nih-hits-pause 001
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDDr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🧵 A new survey of LGBTQ ppl in Ireland has just been done by Trinity College, Dublin. It gives an idea on where we are, in the Irish state, on homophobia & transphobia. I know legacy media thinks we are on the pig’s back & they are scapegoating trans ppl - but how are we experiencing life? [1] 45914
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDMatthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026HIV cases in Fiji surge with about 1 in 60 of the population now living with the virus. Almost 4 out of 5 are NOT on HIV treatment which not only saves lives but also prevents transmission.bbc.co.ukFiji declares national emergency as HIV cases surgeOne in 60 adults in the tiny Pacific nation of less than a million people are living with the virus. 14326
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/09/2026‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay lifetheguardian.com‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay lifeFrom Delhi to New York, from the street to the bath house, he has captured clandestine moments, risked his freedom – and even referenced Romantic painters. Ahead of a major show, the photographer relives his landmark shots 0217
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTurkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activistsHuman rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community. 001
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDThe Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A twice-yearly injection that protects against HIV is not a cost-effective use of NHS resources, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has said #ukpharmacy #HIV #PrEP buff.ly/Grtx3t6pharmaceutical-journal.comNICE rejects long-acting HIV prevention treatment lenacapavir for NHS useA twice-yearly injection that protects against HIV is not a cost-effective use of NHS resources, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said. In draft guidance, published on… 001
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDDr on duty @dronduty.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Sildenafil vs tadalafil vs dapoxetine: what’s the difference? 💊 Compare onset, duration, uses and common side effects. Dapoxetine may be used for premature ejaculation alongside an ED medicine only when medically appropriate. Consult a doctor. #ED #PE #MensHealth #SexualHealth #Doctor 001
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDaidsmap @aidsmap.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Feelings about sex can be complicated by an HIV diagnosis. Both positive and negative feelings about sex are a normal part of adjusting to having HIV. aidsmap.comFeelings about sex after your HIV diagnosisHIV stigma can impact how you feel about sex. Both positive and negative feelings about sex are a normal part of adjusting to having HIV. 002
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDThe Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 18/08/2026PSA testing hasn’t been banned – but the row over prostate cancer screening reveals a genuine scientific and ethical dilemma.tcnv.linkJeremy Clarkson says men have lost the right to prostate cancer testing – the truth is a bit more nuanced than thatPSA testing hasn’t been banned – but the row over prostate cancer screening reveals a genuine scientific and ethical dilemma. 175
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026"So long as Global North frameworks continue to dictate what counts as sexual freedom, pleasure, or health, programs and interventions may remain partial, exclusionary, and at times harmful" 000
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDOutrage Magazine @outragemag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Inclusive #SRHR #sexualhealth #sexualrights #reproductivehealth #reproductiverights (including for #LGBT): So long as Global North frameworks dictate what counts as sexual freedom, pleasure, or health, interventions may remain exclusionary, and at times harmful. outragemag.com/reenvisionin...outragemag.comReenvisioning sexual health with perspectives from the global south needed to deal with power imbalance in public health discoursesSo long as Global North frameworks continue to dictate what counts as sexual freedom, pleasure, or health, programs and interventions may remain partial, exclusionary, and at times harmful. 001
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 14/08/2026This is the coverage of Arday **just in the Telegraph** in the UK. This is only the first four pages of results, just in one outlet. 17355932065
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 11/12/2025“This has been, to my knowledge, at least one of the biggest waves of censorship we are seeing” as #queer content among others removed from Meta/Facebook. 071
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDAlt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 02/12/2025The book did unfortunately popularize the “Patient Zero” idea, linking disease emergence to “superspreaders”. Modern science has disproven it, but the idea that diseases can be pinned on devious outsiders emerges with every new disease. We saw this with Asians in both SARS and COVID. (2/3)aidschicago.orgCorrecting the record: Gaetan Dugas, stigma, and the Patient Zero narrative - AIDS Foundation of ChicagoWe all recall the first case of COVID-19 reported in the US in late January 2020, and the first waves of lockdowns beginning in mid-March of that year; the pandemic’s […] 26012
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDTerrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 01/12/2025For our community, it’s more than a ribbon. It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. It’s a promise to support people living with HIV. It’s a pledge to end new cases of HIV by 2030. It’s a stand against HIV stigma. Donate now. tht.org.uk/ribbon 02316
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDPhilip Baldwin @philipcbaldwin.bsky.social · 28/11/2025“Then, as now, there remains a moral panic about HIV in some faith communities, which potentially triggers speculation that HIV may have been acquired through pre-marital, extramarital, or queer sex.” Read my article for Church Times! #WorldAIDSDay www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...churchtimes.co.ukC of E needs a clear national policy on HIVAs World AIDS Day approaches, Philip Baldwin calls for a new study to be commissioned that challenges stigma 231
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDEuronews @euronews.com · 27/11/2025Over half of HIV diagnoses in Europe come too late for effective treatment, international health agencies warn in a new report. ➡️ l.euronews.com/J8hK 068
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 20/11/2025TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE. For shame, Mr Johnson and the team you pretended to lead. Preventable deaths on your hands. They will not return to us. You live on, rich and vainglorious. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.com‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid responseReport on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10 23609206
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDHeather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 20/11/2025Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance #TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames *** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * * 2533591392
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDCNN @cnn.com · 20/11/2025A veteran FBI employee training to become a special agent was fired last month for displaying at his workspace an LGBTQ+ flag, which had previously flown outside a field office, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. cnn.comVeteran FBI employee sues bureau after being fired over displaying a pride flag | CNN PoliticsA veteran FBI employee training to become a special agent was fired last month for displaying at his workspace an LGBTQ+ flag, which had previously flown outside a field office, according to a lawsuit... 1024966
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 30/10/2025● Andrew Windsor remains 8th in the line of succession. ●King Charles III will privately fund his new living arrangements despite Andrew being very rich indeed ● Actually we don't know how wealthy Andrew is because his mother's will is sealed for 90+ years ● Sleep well serfs. ● Know your place.media.tenor.coma close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed in a suit and tie .ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed in a suit and tie . 1321540454
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 27/10/2025King Charles to attend first official #LGBT event after veterans' campaign. A great step forward and long due recognition. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comKing to attend first official LGBT event after veterans' campaignA memorial is unveiled dedicated to gay military personnel and to those who served during the armed forces gay ban. 140
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 26/10/2025What annoys me about the number of spoiled votes was how much these people took their vote for granted. Many Irish people abroad want to engage in the country's future, even at a symbolic level, but are denied the opportunity. #IrishPolitics #Aras2025 #SpéirGhorm www.rte.ie/news/primeti...rte.ieWho was behind the 'Spoil The Vote' campaign?A network of businesspeople and online commentators campaigned for voters to spoil their ballots as a form of protest. Here's who they are — and how they became part of the movement 190
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDPeter Tatchell Foundation @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Iran performs more gender surgeries than any country on earth, but many aren’t by choice. Gay people are forced into surgery to escape persecution⛓️ Now the regime wants to sell its “expertise” as medical tourism www.advocate.com/news/iran-promotes…advocate.comAfter forcing gender surgery for decades, Iran now touts its expertise to pursue medical tourism goalBeing gay is still punishable by death in Iran, but the theocratic nation hopes transgender people flock there for cheap procedures. 152
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDBrian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 23/10/2025The latest side effect of the #COVID-19 vaccines..."could revolutionise the entire field of oncologic care”. I guess someone should break the news to RFK Jr. #MedSky 011
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 23/10/2025The latest side effect of the #COVID-19 vaccines..."could revolutionise the entire field of oncologic care”. I guess someone should break the news to RFK Jr. #MedSky 011
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Three cases of clade Ib mpox not related to travel have been reported in LA. This raises concerns for probable local transmission. Vaccines are available and work to reduce disease severity or prevent infection. If you are eligible to get vaccinated do so. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comThree cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials sayUnrelated cases mark first time clade I of disease formerly known as monkeypox has spread within US, officials say 15328
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 17/10/2025First injection to stop #HIV approved #medsky #HIVsky #STIsky www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFirst injection to stop HIV approvedThe shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus. 095
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDAmnesty EU @amnestyeu.bsky.social · 08/10/2025At a time when LGBTIQ+ rights are under severe threat, @amnesty.org welcomes @ec.europa.eu's new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy and its renewed commitment to protect and promote LGBTIQ+ rights across Europe. commission.europa.eu/strategy-and...commission.europa.euLGBTIQ equality strategy 2026 - 2030EU actions combating discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people in EU countries. 152
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 26/09/2025I'm still wondering how these will go down in parts of Northern Ireland #BritCard 000
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Mandatory ID cards are a terrible, terrible idea iandunt.substack.com/p/id-cards-a... 82594180
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 26/09/2025I'm not sure many Brits understand this. Whenever I'm interviewed by international companies or agencies now, I always mention my passport and what it means. The reaction is overwhelmingly positive. Prior to Brexit, this was never something I would have considered raising. 062
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Cheap supplies of #HIV prevention jab for poorer countries hailed as 'genuine chance to end' global epidemic. #HIVsky #MedSkytheguardian.comCheap supplies of HIV-prevention jab for poorer countries hailed as ‘genuine chance to end’ global epidemicLenacapavir described as ‘next best thing’ to an HIV vaccine will cost $40 a year for each patient in 120 countries from 2027, funders say 030
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDDr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Raewyne Connell, retired Australian sociology professor, revered internationally for her important contributions. Well worth reading www.smh.com.au/national/rae...smh.com.auRaewyn’s groundbreaking work changed how we think about men. Its origins were deeply personalRaewyn Connell has a global reputation and is speaking at an event marking one of the PM’s intellectual influences. 043
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Small gesture, but one that reflects the widespread support for #Palestine among the Irish. #Eurovision #Eurovision2026 #Ireland 🇮🇪 www.rte.ie/entertainmen...rte.ieIreland won't contest Eurovision if Israel takes partRTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead". 2320
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 06/09/2025"McGregor’s presidential ambitions might seem like a celebrity vanity project, but they represent something more dangerous: the Americanization of Irish politics through far-right influencer networks." forlouth.medium.com/the-pretende...forlouth.medium.comThe Pretender: How Britain’s Conor McGregor Courts MAGA to Bypass Irish DemocracyWhen a convicted rapist with British sensibilities thinks he can buy his way to the Áras, it’s time to remind him, and his online… 010
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDThe Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 23/08/2025Its position on the edge of the Atlantic makes it vulnerable, and the storms are getting stronger.tcnv.linkWhy Ireland’s mild temperatures won’t protect it from the climate crisisIts position on the edge of the Atlantic makes it vulnerable, and the storms are getting stronger. 0106
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDv e l o c i t y @velocity69.bsky.social · 21/08/2025In ancient Greece, sex workers wore unique sandals that left a “follow me” imprint in the dirt as a way to promote their services. 67917
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDAmnesty EU @amnestyeu.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Greece: Disturbing statements from migration minister Thanos Plevris indicating that NGOs challenging govt migration policy before courts will be subject to audit. The seemingly punitive measures would amount to an assault on freedom of association & have a chilling effect on civil society 🧵 21112
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/08/2025Asylum seekers are being targeted – and so are those who help them. It’s a disturbing new reality | Enver Solomontheguardian.comAsylum seekers are being targeted – and so are those who help them. It’s a disturbing new reality | Enver SolomonFar-right influencers are menacing charities and individuals to further isolate the people we work with. Ensuring safety is now part of the job, says Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council 69642
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 18/08/2025In other words: If a TERF can't win, nobody can win. 030
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDMx Xs @jamtart.bsky.social · 12/08/2025This is the LGB Alliance petition that Polari prize founder, Paul Burston, signed calling on Stonewall to adopt their 'reasonable concerns'. 55 Tufton Street, how lovely. 57823
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDJay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 10/08/2025UPDATE: 10 of the 24 longlisted authors have now withdrawn from the Polari Prize. First Book: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire Main award: Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth Judging panel: Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes 12804205
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 10/08/2025In order to understand the issues of importance to Irish communities overseas, the government want to hear from as many members of the diaspora as possible so our new strategy meets their needs and can also adapt to evolving circumstances. www.ireland.ie/en/irish-dia...ireland.ieGlobal Irish Survey: Consultation for Irish Diaspora Strategy | Ireland.ieThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is pleased to announce that it is undertaking an extensive consultation process to inform the Government’s new Diaspora Strategy. 000
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDNature @nature.com · 05/08/2025Two vaccine candidates using mRNA technology elicit a potent immune response against HIV go.nature.com/46Kiaisgo.nature.commRNA vaccines for HIV trigger strong immune response in peopleNature - Results from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced antibodies against viral proteins. 17224
Brian Kavanagh PhD @msmsurvey.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Decades-old HIV charity's fear over future funding www.bbc.com/news/article... #HIVSkybbc.comLondon HIV charity Positively UK could close over funding crisisPositively UK, which has supported thousands of people with HIV since 1986, is struggling financially. 000
Reposted by Brian Kavanagh PhDBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Will mRNA vaccines be the approach that leads us to crack the HIV vaccine code? In. phase one study mRNA vaccines generated antibodies in 80% of participants against a clinical isolate of HIV. These are promising results. Let's see how this pans out in larger trials. www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.commRNA vaccines for HIV trigger strong immune response in peopleResults from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced antibodies against viral proteins. 414037