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Only about 54% of medical practitioners surveyed say they have prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to HIV-vulnerable patients, according to a new study by a Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigator.
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I sweat bad. I need an antiperspirant-deodorant. It seems like when I just wear deodorant my underarms are on fire. I've never had problems with deodorant until after experiencing antiantiperspirant-deodorant.
Has anyone else ever had deodorant issues after changing back to an older brand or had issues with deodorant because of your meds?

So, i was reading this article (which now i cant find to attach) and i found this information to be interesting and not fully accurate. Also, i do not like the wording “THE FINAL STAGE”. This is very scary word play and very offsetting. What are your thoughts?

AIDS is the final stage

Controlling HIV with medications is crucial to both maintaining quality of life and helping prevent progression of the disease. Stage 3 HIV, also known as AIDS, develops when HIV has significantly weakened the… read more

Do you have to apply "The New Normal" into everything you do, for example , taking the train, going shopping, going to a restaurant etc.. or have you isolated yourself altogether?

In an April 29 POZ article, "How many people with HIV are likely to get Covid 19"? it looks at all people that have been tested a surprisingly lower number of the cases are people with HIV. The assumption, persons with high CD 4,s, no viral load and on antiretroviirals have a more powerful defense to the virus. If you look at this aricle you will find this true in New York, other cities and countries. Of course people over 50 and those with underlying conditions may be more at risk. One… read more

As we are still alive because of Dr. Fauci with his incredible work with AIDS & HIV. Developing daily meds with the big Pharmaceuticals that have helped us stay alive taking a pill a day, (which is individual and different for each of us), I just want to give a shout out to thank him, and glad that he is on the "team" to figure it all out. A brilliant Doctor who's always ahead of the game.

So, my family - do you have confidence in Dr. Fauci or support our President with his philosophy that… read more

Started taking Biktarvy in August and immediately had ringing in the ears. Has anyone experienced this while taking Biktarvy? It’s not listed as a side effect. Thinking of changing to Juluca.

Being about 3 weeks now that most States have ordered the shelter-in-place rule, would you agree to an extension of that order for the next month or so? Would you agree to sectors of the country to open gradually? How will this affect you personally?

Whether it be a favorite family member or friend..sometimes a pet...who do you usually call or depend on when , you need advice or company?