Monthly Archives: August 2011

How to Close the Race Gap in H.I.V.?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Published August 10, 2010 From: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/08/10/fighting-hiv-among-young-black-gay-men Introduction H.I.V. infection rates have stabilized in much of the American population — an achievement that public health officials say points to the effectiveness of various long efforts, including H.I.V. education in schools, which began … Continue reading →

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iCondom App Promotes Safer Sex

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Published Aug 9th, 2011 From: http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/09/7320070-icondom-app-promotes-safer-sex By Rosa Golijan The app is part of an effort to promote safer sex and the result of a partnership between MTV’s Staying Alive campaign and iCondom. It can be downloaded for free from the … Continue reading →

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Barriers to HIV Testing Among HIV/AIDS Concurrently Diagnosed Persons in New York City

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Published Aug 15th, 2011 From: http://www.thebody.com/content/63515/barriers-to-hiv-testing-among-hivaids-concurrently.html The failure to perceive they were at risk was the chief barrier to HIV testing among this study’s population of persons who were diagnosed with AIDS when they first learned they were HIV-positive. The team undertook … Continue reading →

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Editorial: I Haven’t Given Up, I’ve Taken Charge

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Readers should be aware that this editorial represents one person’s experience on PrEP. At this point, most insurance companies will not cover the high monthly cost of PrEP. There are also potential physical side-effects associated with PrEP. Consult your physician … Continue reading →

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