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Rick Guasco

@rickguasco.bsky.social
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Living with HIV since at least 1992. Lifelong Chicagoan. Gay. Latino. Star Trek fan. Editor-in-chief of @PosAware magazine. Creator of @adaywithhiv.

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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 8h
Drug-resistant tuberculosis can be challenging, especially for people living with HIV. New resources from @treatmentactiongroup.org help people understand their medications, manage side effects and communicate with healthcare providers. positivelyaware.com/tag-tb-resources
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Watching a presentation on broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and their potential to fight #HIV felt like a fitting moment to take my HIV medication. Progress happens in research labs, in clinics and in everyday moments like this. The fight against HIV takes place on every front.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hey, #airplanenerd friends. This morning I’m aboard an American Airlines Airbus A-319 headed for Raleigh-Durham. It’s a packed flight and I’m at the back of the plane in a middle seat. But I expect it to be a short flight. Safe—and swift—travels!
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The makings of Sunday breakfast: two eggs, almond milk, rosemary, cinnamon and sea salt—with my #HIV medication on the side.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Brunch with my friend Charlie after working up an appetite early this morning. Time for my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Oops! My #HIV medication fell into my breakfast yogurt parfait as I was taking this picture. No harm done, but I think the #adherencetoad was asking why.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yesterday I worked from home but stepped out for some pineapple cucumber chia seed lemonade to go with my #HIV medication.
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NPR @npr.org · 25/09/2026
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections. n.pr/4dRATLp
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The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yesterday I worked from home but stepped out for some pineapple cucumber chia seed lemonade to go with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Before going through the photos taken yesterday for A Day with HIV, I’m taking my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Needed something refreshing for the morning, so I had an iced latte with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Taking my #HIV medication after recording a video for @posaware.bsky.social and the magazine’s annual anti-stigma campaign, @adaywithhiv.bsky.social.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
In this First Person essay for PA, Morris Singletary calls for timely access to treatment, transparency and recognition of the person behind the request. #unitedhealthcare positivelyaware.com/dear-unitedhealthcare
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Dear UnitedHealthcare
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Breakfast at my desk—two yogurts, a glass of orange juice and my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Lots of Teams and Zoom meetings seem to happen on Tuesdays, so before they begin, I’ll usually pop my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Friday morning at my desk starts with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Whether this is legal may depend on the undisclosed agreement. While the Economy Act of 1932 allows federal agencies to share resources or transfer funding for goods and services, the law itself is not a process for shifting funds without a real service arrangement.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
After recording a conversation with five long-term survivors of #HIV for a segment of @posaware.bsky.social’s “The PA Chat,” I took a moment to take my own HIV medication. Also, I need to learn how to smile for the camera.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
According to @glaad.bsky.social’s 2026 stigma report, 44% of survey respondents across all ages said they disagreed with the science of U=U, that someone living with HIV whose treatment has rendered the virus undetectable cannot transmit it through sex.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Instead of coffee, I picked up some orange juice on the way to work to have with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Best on the block. Working from home, I took a break to go down the street to have my favorite sea salt chocolate cookie and iced lavender latte with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A few days before BIC-LEN was approved by the FDA, I got to talk with Julene Tripp Weaver for @posaware.bsky.social about her experience in a clinical trial that helped lead to what is now known as the new #HIV medication #Bixlenvo. youtu.be/8PWKwZbrdbE?...
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The PA Chat | Julene Tripp Weaver talks about her clinical trial experience on new HIV drug Bixlenvo
YouTube video by Positively Aware
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I slept in, so it was breakfast for lunch, followed by my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Two clinical trial participants talk with @posaware.bsky.social about their experience with the new FDA-approved HIV drug #Bixlenvo, a once-daily 2-drug pill for heavily treatment-experienced people whose #HIV is suppressed but on complex regimens. #ThePAchat www.youtube.com/watch?v=OimP...
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The PA Chat | Jeff Taylor and Michael talk about their experience with new HIV drug Bixlenvo
YouTube video by Positively Aware
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Saturday morning and it feels like anything is possible this weekend. After I take my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Getting ready to record intros to a couple of interviews I’ll be posting. But first, an iced lavender latte and my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“It represents another important step forward in the evolution of two-drug regimens, offering heavily treatment-experienced people with #HIV and those on complex ART regimens an opportunity to simplify to a potent two-drug regimen,” says one HIV specialist. positivelyaware.com/bixlenvo-approved
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Preparing for a long and busy—but hopefully good—day by having breakfast and taking my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I had my #HIV medication this morning with cereal, so how’d I almost forget to post the picture?
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Before the first Teams meeting of the day, time for my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
It was supposed to be my #HIV medication, THEN the donut.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Happy Friday—couldn’t wait to have an iced lavender latte with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A new study from @glaad.bsky.social finds 31% of Gen Zers feel knowledgeable about HIV. Ty Ballard says, “telling young people to just educate themselves means very little if we are not thinking seriously about where that education is coming from.” positivelyaware.com/understanding-has-to-catch-up
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Made some coffee this morning to go with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In time for Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Anthony L. Williams marks the 10th anniversary of his film, “Thicker Than Blood,” that weaves identity, queerness and HIV into his family drama. #SHAAD positivelyaware.com/thicker-than-blood-film
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Many, if not all, people with HIV on expanded Medicaid are going to have to deal with the program’s new work requirement, which goes into effect Jan. 1, so it’s important to talk with an expert now about what you can expect and how to prepare for it. positivelyaware.com/work-rule-lawsuit
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What started as questions about the application process for submitting a workshop proposal to the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS #2026uscha led to a reaffirmation of the importance of community.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Hello, Monday. Working from home today and starting it with coffee and my #HIV medication.
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Greg Folkers @gregfolkers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
BMJ: US policies are making a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases inevitable by Tiago Correia, Martin McKee, and Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @bmj.com bit.ly/4gczSy3 💥
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
And then there was one. Finished another bottle of my #HIV medication this morning.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Getting close to finishing another bottle of my #HIV medication. The anticipation builds...
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A conservative group wants TV Land to stop airing a PrEP awareness campaign. HIV prevention advocates are urging Paramount Global to keep the ads on the air and continue to make accurate HIV prevention information visible. positivelyaware.com/paramount-petition
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Opening minds while starving billionaires of your money.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Took my #HIV medication standing in the middle of Northalsted Market Days while at the booth of the LGBTQ+ Catholic community outreach group I belong to.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The message I’m getting is #HIV medication first, then the chocolate chip cookie. I want both, for different reasons.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Woke up thirsty so I had some fruit juice with my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Quarter Pounder Deluxe, fries, Dr Pepper and apple pie for lunch after seeing my dentist. At least I took my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Busy day in the office today. After getting settled in, I took my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Working from home today, so before it got any later, I paused to take my #HIV medication.
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Rick Guasco @rickguasco.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Fashion and self-expression came together at #aids2026 to create a sense of freedom and community, advocates told @marksking.bsky.social for @posaware.bsky.social. positivelyaware.com/fashion-and-flair-aids-2026
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