What happens when at-risk individuals refuse to get tested for HIV at a clinic? China is enabling people to self-test at home.
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Tinder’s New Stance on Sexual Safety
Dating app Tinder promotes sexual health and wellness with a brand-new section on its mobile app and website.
Continue readingNew Research Shows That One Shot Can Protect Against HIV
Tired of worrying about HIV? Researchers have discovered one shot that may be able to protect against HIV for up to six months!
Continue readingCancer Increases Mortality among HIV-Infected Patients
Mortality rates are higher in HIV positive patients who also suffer from cancer. ARTs have however proven to be effects in reducing these mortality rates.
Continue readingA Rapid Way for Screening and Treating Syphilis in Women
Syphilis screening with Rapid Syphilis Testing (RST) is cost-effective in low-prevalence settings and therefore highly recommended.
Continue readingCaution Required when Implementing Early HAART Treatment
Early initiation of HAART treatment is both good and bad. In light with this, it’s advised that early HAART treatment be administered with caution.
Continue readingAzithromycin is more Effective than Doxycycline in Treating Mycoplasma Genitalium
Extended azithromycin proven to be the best medicine to eradicate Mycoplasma Genitalium compared to Doxycycline.
Continue readingDrones May Improve HIV Testing for Remote Areas
How can people living in far-off regions get quick HIV testing? The United Nations may have the answer with new drone technology.
Continue readingBetter Diagnostic Method for Bacterial Vaginosis
There is a simpler and more affordable molecular test that shows the reduction of the genus Lactobacillus and an increased species variety of vaginal microbiota. This test can function as a practical substitute investigative method for the assessment of bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV occurs when the vaginal microbiota is in an abnormal state characterized by… Continue reading
HIV Testing Uptake Shot Up among Men having Sex with Men in China from 2008 to 2012
HIV testing among men having sex with men in China shot up to 46.0% in 2012 from 20.1% in 2008. HIV prevalence however, remained stable.
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