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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Trump’s Immigration Policies Increased HIV Prevalence Among Latinos www.poz.com/article/trum...
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Trump’s Immigration Policies Increased HIV Prevalence Among Latinos
Counties with formal ICE contracts saw higher rates of HIV among Latinos following anti-immigrant policy changes.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Living With HIV Shouldn’t Make You a Criminal #HIV www.poz.com/blog/living-...
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Living With HIV Shouldn’t Make You a Criminal
HIV isn’t a crime. Outdated laws are. U=U and PrEP have changed the science—now it’s time to stop criminalizing people living with HIV.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Nifty 50s: Peace at Last - Juanita Peralta has found wisdom, peace and even joy aging with #HIV. www.poz.com/article/nift...
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The Nifty 50s: Peace at Last
Juanita Peralta has found wisdom, peace and even joy aging with HIV.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
ADAP Waiting Lists: Inhumane, Fiscally Irresponsible and Bad Policy www.poz.com/article/adap...
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ADAP Waiting Lists: Inhumane, Fiscally Irresponsible and Bad Policy
AIDS Drug Assistance Programs are again in need of grassroots patient advocacy.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
ACTG Evaluates Osteoporosis Treatment as Novel Approach Targeting the #HIV Reservoir www.poz.com/article/actg...
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ACTG Evaluates Osteoporosis Treatment as Novel Approach Targeting the HIV Reservoir
STAIR-HIV is the second study to enroll participants through ACTG’s Small Clinical Trials Advancing HIV Remission and Cure program.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
FDA Approves Bixlenvo, a New Daily HIV Combination Pill #HIV www.poz.com/article/fda-...
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FDA Approves Bixlenvo, a New Daily HIV Combination Pill
The single-tablet regimen containing bictegravir and lenacapavir is a new option for people switching from complex antiretroviral regimens.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Paying for HIV Medications and Related Health Care #HIV www.poz.com/article/payi...
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Paying for HIV Medications and Related Health Care
For people living with the virus, knowing how to access treatment and cover visits with providers is more important than ever.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
DoxyPEP Prevents Syphilis and Chlamydia in Real-World Studies www.poz.com/article/doxy...
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DoxyPEP Prevents Syphilis and Chlamydia in Real-World Studies
Taking an antibiotic after sex lowered risk of chlamydia and syphilis in the South and in Australia, but results are mixed for gonorrhea.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Improving Your Overall Health After an HIV Diagnosis #HIV www.poz.com/article/impr...
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Improving Your Overall Health After an HIV Diagnosis
Managing your HIV can also be an opportunity to focus on your overall well-being.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
13 People Now Appear Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplants #HIV www.poz.com/article/13-p...
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13 People Now Appear Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplants
The Essen Patient, who also has hepatitis B, and the Kansas City Patient remain in long-term remission after transplants to treat cancer.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
You Want to Join a Clinical Trial. Here’s What to Know About the Hurdles. www.poz.com/article/want...
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You Want to Join a Clinical Trial. Here’s What to Know About the Hurdles.
For people with serious illnesses, a clinical trial may offer the best hope for extending their life or improving their quality of life.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Family Portrait: A long-term survivor, his husband and his brother build a home for the ages. #HIV www.poz.com/article/fami...
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Family Portrait
A long-term survivor, his husband and his brother build a home for the ages.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Weight We Carry: When HIV, meth and mental health collide, a multifaceted approach is beneficial. #HIV www.poz.com/article/weig...
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The Weight We Carry
When HIV, meth and mental health collide, a multifaceted approach is beneficial.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Wisdom of HIV Elders: People living with the virus are aging on their own terms. #HIV www.poz.com/article/wisd...
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The Wisdom of HIV Elders
People living with the virus are aging on their own terms.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
That’s a wrap from #AIDS2026 in Rio, but more reporting is coming over the next week on @pozmagazine.bsky.social & @aidsmap.bsky.social.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Reporting from #AIDS2026: The Essen Patient, who also has hepatitis B, and the Kansas City Patient remain in long-term remission after stem cell transplants to treat cancer, offering new clues for a functional cure. www.poz.com/article/13-p...
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13 People Now Appear Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplants
The Essen Patient, who also has hepatitis B, and the Kansas City Patient remain in long-term remission after transplants to treat cancer.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
For @pozmagazine.bsky.social, I talked to @drdemetre.bsky.social about his new role at @callen-lorde.org, working at the national vs local level, travails at the CDC & what it all means for efforts to end the HIV epidemic. www.poz.com/article/deme...
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Demetre Daskalakis Gets Back to His Roots
The community health leader puts his principles and his identity front and center.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
News from #CROI2026. Oral cancer rates are rising among people with HIV as well as the general population. One thing that surprised me is that rates were higher among HIV+ heterosexual men versus gay men -- possibly because HPV is more easily transmitted from women than from men during oral sex.
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Oral Cancer Is Rising Among People With HIV
Risk factors for oral cancer include smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, having a lower CD4 count and being a heterosexual man.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
“We need to start planning now for the great rebuilding,” long-time AIDS activist Peter Staley said at the opening session of #CROI2026. www.poz.com/article/croi...
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CROI 2026 Opens With Calls to Action
Trump’s “war on science” has set back efforts to end the HIV epidemic, but the tide may be turning.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Here's my picks for the key HIV science stories of 2025. I didn't even touch the year's biggest news in the HIV/AIDS world, which is the dramatic impact on research, prevention & domestic & global services due to the Trump administration’s funding cuts & interference with federal health agencies.
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Top HIV Science Stories of 2025
Twice-yearly PrEP makes its debut, novel HIV treatments are in the pipeline and metabolic health gets more attention.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Following a study at #IDWeek2025 showing shingles vaccine reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia & death for general population, another finds the same for people with HIV. Vax is recommended for all HIV+ people regardless of age or CD4 count. www.poz.com/article/shin...
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Shingles Vaccine Prevents Heart Disease, Dementia and Death in People With HIV
Vaccination is recommended for all adults living with HIV regardless of age or CD4 count.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Three reports in @nature.com for #WorldAIDSDay provide more details on an HIV cure after a stem cell transplant & long-term remission with broadly neutralizing antibodies & immunotherapy. But if you follow @pozmagazine.bsky.social, you'd get the news 1-2 years sooner! www.poz.com/article/comb...
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Combination Immunotherapy May Delay HIV Rebound
An HIV vaccine plus broadly neutralizing antibodies and an immune-stimulating drug helped control HIV after stopping antiretrovirals.
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
"South Africa has become the first African country... to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, #lenacapavir" via @news24southafrica.bsky.social
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SA becomes first African country to register twice-a-year anti-HIV jab... at record speed | News24
South Africa has become the first African country – and our medicines regulator the third worldwide – to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN), that could bring an en...
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Older people with HIV who take multiple medications, especially anticholinergic drugs & sedatives, were more likely to experience frailty & were at higher risk for falls. www.poz.com/article/olde...
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Older People With HIV Are at Risk for Frailty and Falls
Falls, often linked to the use of multiple medications, can lead to fractures, disability and death.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
On September 18, the CDC added twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) to its recommendations for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. Health officials and advocates hope the CDC nod will increase insurers’ coverage of the new prevention tool. www.poz.com/article/cdc-...
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CDC Recommends Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Advocates urge health insurers to ensure coverage of the highly effective new PrEP option.
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saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Join us on 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research NOW to hear about the incredible successes of the NIH-funded HIV research networks, with leaders Myron Cohen, Larry Corey, Joseph Eron, and Sharon Nachman on YouTube: bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch #HIV
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
For the Sept. 16 marathon, global HIV experts will unite online to warn about massive federal budget cuts and help the public understand the benefits of HIV research. @avac.org www.poz.com/article/acti...
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ACTION ALERT: Watch “24 Hours to Save AIDS Research,” an Online Marathon to Highlight HIV Research Advances
Global HIV experts unite online to warn about massive federal budget cuts and help the public understand the benefits of HIV research.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Nearly 100 advocates held a rally on Capitol Hill on Friday, September 5, to protest pending cuts to HIV prevention, services and research in the United States and worldwide. www.poz.com/article/cuts...
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Cuts Kill! — Kill the Cuts!
Advocates rally on Capitol Hill and lobby legislators to save HIV funding.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
New: @trentstraube.bsky.social’s report on happenings so far at #USCHA #2025USCHA. www.poz.com/article/usch...
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USCHA Day One: Scenes From the 2025 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS
Protests on Capitol Hill, DEI whiplash, dandelions and long-term survivors: Check them out at this year’s USCHA in Washington, DC.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
HIV funding rally at the Capitol. #CutsKill #SaveHIVfunding #2025USCHA #USCHA @prep4allnow.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @sfaidsfound.bsky.social @pozmagazine.bsky.social
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
HIV funding rally at the Capitol. #CutsKill #SaveHIVfunding #2025USCHA #USCHA @prep4allnow.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @sfaidsfound.bsky.social
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The @pozmagazine.bsky.social team is ready to greet you at #2025USCHA!
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
News from #IAS2025: HRF-10071, a novel HIV maturation inhibitor, showed good antiviral activity in a small Phase II study. If confirmed in larger trials, it could offer a new option for people with drug-resistant virus & it may have potential for long-acting treatment. www.poz.com/article/hiv-...
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HIV Maturation Inhibitor Shows Promise in Early Study
HRF-10071 substantially reduced viral load when tested as monotherapy, and trials of combination treatment are forthcoming.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Dr. Susan Monarez is out as director of the CDC after friction with Department of Health and Human Services head RFK Jr. At least three high-level agency officials resigned in protest, including Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who previously led the nation’s HIV prevention efforts and mpox response.
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CDC in Turmoil as Director Is Ousted, Top Leaders Resign
CDC head Susan Monarez reportedly clashed with RFK Jr. over vaccine policy; Demetre Daskalakis issues blistering statement.
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
"Long-acting #HIV treatment with injectable cabotegravir & rilpivirine (Cabenuva) may be a good choice for people who have been unable to maintain viral suppression on daily oral therapy, according to a pair of studies presented at #IAS2025 in Rwanda" via @pozmagazine.bsky.social
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Cabenuva Can Be an Option for People Without Viral Suppression
Most people who started the long-acting injectables with a detectable viral load were able to bring their HIV under control.
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
"Ulonivirine, an experimental non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, has the potential to be a component of once-weekly oral #HIV treatment, according to Phase II study results presented at #IAS2025 in #Rwanda." @lizhighleyman.bsky.social @pozmagazine.bsky.social
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Ulonivirine Shows Promise for Weekly Oral HIV Treatment
Study was halted early but the novel NNRTI is now being tested with a lower dose of islatravir.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
News from #IAS2025: An investigational once-monthly pill from Merck/MSD holds promise for HIV PrEP. With favorable pharmacokinetics & a good safety profile, MK-8527 could offer a long-acting HIV prevention option for people who don’t want injections. www.poz.com/article/mont...
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Once-Monthly Oral PrEP Moves into Phase III Trials
Merck’s MK-8527 could offer a long-acting HIV prevention option for people who don’t want injections.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Today I am 50. I'd be remiss if I didn't share the great news here. And here's why! #HIV www.poz.com/blog/50-nifty
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I'm 50 and That's Nifty
Today I am 50. I'd be remiss if I didn't share the great news here. And here's why!
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
As doxyPEP) becomes more widely used for prevention of STIs, questions remain about its implementation in the real world. At a symposium yesterday at #IAS2025, leading experts discussed outstanding challenges, including rising antibiotic resistance. www.poz.com/article/doxy...
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Is DoxyPEP Spurring Antibiotic Resistance?
Drug-resistant gonorrhea is on the rise, but experts say benefits are worthwhile for those at high risk for sexually transmitted infections.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
#IAS2025: New WHO guidelines endorse lenacapavir PrEP, Medicines Patent Pool expands license for injectable cabotegravir for treatment & Merck’s once-monthly oral PrEP pill MK-8527 advances to Phase III trials. www.poz.com/blog/momentu...
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Momentum Builds For Long-Acting HIV Solutions
IAS 2025 spotlights scientific progress, funding challenges and leaders’ calls to action.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Experts at the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science Warn Global HIV Gains at Risk Amid Sudden Funding Cuts #IAS2025 #HIV www.poz.com/blog/experts...
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Experts at the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science Warn Global HIV Gains at Risk Amid Sudden Funding Cuts
Modelling and real-world data from Africa and Latin America revealing rising HIV acquisitions, stalled treatment and fragile health systems
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Today’s #HIV meds make living well with HIV more possible than ever. Here’s why starting treatment early matters. www.poz.com/article/star...
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Starting HIV Treatment Early Is Crucial for Your Health
Today’s meds make living well with HIV more possible than ever. Here’s why starting treatment early matters.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
The National Institutes of Health intends to discontinue its support for federal HIV clinical guidelines by next summer, according to a memo from the NIH Office of AIDS Research. It is not yet clear whether maintenance of the guidelines will be taken over by another government agency.
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NIH Ends Support for HIV Clinical Guidelines
U.S. federal guidelines have been the most comprehensive source for recommendations about HIV treatment and care.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Wistar Institute Unveils Center for HIV Cure Research - The HIV Cure and Viral Disease Center brings together top scientists to advance #HIV cure research and study other viral diseases. www.poz.com/article/wist...
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Wistar Institute Unveils Center for HIV Cure Research
The HIV Cure and Viral Disease Center brings together top scientists to advance HIV cure research and study other viral diseases.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
HIV, Queer Identity and the Politics of Health Care - In today’s political climate, LGBTQ humanity is on the line. www.poz.com/article/hiv-...
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HIV, Queer Identity and the Politics of Health Care
In today’s political climate, LGBTQ humanity is on the line.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The FDA approved twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for PrEP, making it the longest-acting HIV prevention method. Advocates lauded the eagerly awaited approval but expressed concern that the $28,000 annual price tag could limit access as HIV prevention funding is being slashed in the US & worldwide.
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FDA Approves Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
More than 99% of people who received Yeztugo in two large clinical trials remained HIV negative.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Rates of most types of cancer are falling or stable among people living with HIV, according to a large study. Cancers related to immune suppression continue to decline, but HIV-positive people remain at substantially higher risk for anal & liver cancer compared with the population at large.
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Are Cancer Rates Declining Among People With HIV?
Despite an overall decrease in cancer incidence, malignancies linked to human papillomavirus and viral hepatitis remain a concern.
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The U.S. Government Is Starving Its Own Scientists of Knowledge: The National Agricultural Library canceled many journal subscriptions to save costs, leaving USDA staff without access. www.poz.com/article/us-g...
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The U.S. Government Is Starving Its Own Scientists of Knowledge
The National Agricultural Library canceled many journal subscriptions to save costs, leaving USDA staff without access.
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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Celebrating HIV long-term survivors at the premiere of “Surviving Voices.” #HLTSAD
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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
HIV vaccine approaches that train the immune system to produce broadly neutralizing antibodies are promising, but it will likely be years before large trials show whether they can prevent HIV. www.poz.com/article/rese...
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Researchers Take Next Steps Toward an HIV Vaccine
Novel vaccine approaches are making progress, but it will likely be years before large trials show whether they can prevent HIV.
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