Singapore has excellent sexual health clinics that offer an array of screening, consultation and treatment services. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to visit due to social stigmatisation and personal insecurities. If you’re planning a first visit to a sexual health clinic and you’re hesitant about it, the following guide will teach you the essentials.
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A clinical study is currently underway, attempting to develop an alternative treatment for HIV and AIDS. Instead of using a daily dose of antiretroviral medications, researchers are extracting and modifying the white blood cells of HIV-positive patients. Preliminary results have shown a lot of promise.
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How exactly does HIV spread? Most people are aware of the fact that the virus is passed through sexual contact. But are there other transmission methods and what can be done to reduce risks? There’s still a lot of misconception out there that could contribute to incorrect practices and risky behaviours.
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise, which makes many people question the risk of getting such. While becoming infected is possible through unprotected intercourse, is it possible to get two conditions at the same time? The answer is an unfortunate yes and there have been instances of multiple STDs being passed from one partner to the other.
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Whether you’re in a committed relationship or still exploring, being responsible towards your health and your partners is of paramount importance. One of the best ways to ensure everyone’s wellbeing includes regular STI testing. Here are the main reasons why you should engage in it on a regular basis.
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The HIV pandemic has slowed down significantly over the past few decades, mainly because of medical advances. Some of these new developments have contributed to highly effective prevention, even among high risk individuals. Here are the biggest HIV prevention breakthroughs that could potentially end the pandemic.
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The world made plans to end the transmission of HIV from mother to baby by 2020. And while the rate of infection among children has been going down, there are still millions of children living with HIV across the world. Several factors stand in the way of the successful eradication of the problem and a more effective HIV response.
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Two biotech companies have announced their plans to develop vaccine-like HIV immunotherapy. The aim of the new product would be to teach the immune system to target the virus and get rid of it. Gilead Sciences, one of the companies in the partnership, already has extensive experience in the field of HIV medication development.
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HIV PrEP is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against the virus, reducing the risk of infection by as much as 99 per cent. Until recently, however, PrEP was mainly available in Western countries. New programs and government efforts have increased the availability of PrEP in Africa. Sub-Saharan countries now account for more than 50 per cent of the world’s PrEP users.
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You probably know that the most common types of STIs are caused by viruses and bacteria. Most people, however, are unaware of the important differences stemming from these two types of disease-causing microorganisms. While bacterial infections can be cured, there is no resolution for viral STIs at the time being.
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