How ‘vampire facials’ infected three women with HIV
The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments. Source link
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Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells
The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say. Source link
Sheffield: New mum urges HIV testing amid case rise
Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels. Source link
HIV and forced sterilisations: How four Kenyan women found justice
Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised. Source link
PrEP: Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says
Dr John Saunders, a consultant in sexual health and HIV who worked on the study, said: “This trial has further demonstrated the effectiveness of PrEP in preventing HIV transmission and has, for the first time, shown the protective effect reported by earlier trials, but at scale, and delivered through routine sexual health services in England.” … Read more
SC orders IAF, Army to pay ₹1.54 crore to veteran who contracted HIV through blood transfusion at field hospital
The Supreme Court recounted how the Air veteran had received the “biggest jolt” of his life when he was informed in 2014 about his HIV infection. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court has held the Indian Air Force and the Army liable to pay ₹ 1.54 crore in compensation to an … Read more
NHS Highland reprimand for HIV patient email data breach
An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses. Source link
Prince Harry praises mother Diana’s legacy in fighting HIV
The Duke of Sussex recalls the work of Princess Diana in removing the stigma around HIV. Source link
HIV testing: Free DIY home kit offered in England
The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post. Source link
France to make condoms free for anyone under 25: President Emmanuel Macron
PARIS: France will make condoms free in pharmacies for anyone up to age 25 in the new year, President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday. The move comes as the government says sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among young people, and as this year’s exceptional inflation is cutting especially deeply into the budgets of France’s … Read more