Food Prep And Hiv

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Members of the HIV/AIDS Community Sound Off About PrEP and the FDA Hearing

Kellee Terrell A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee recommended that the agency approve the use of the drug Truvada, manufactured by Gilead Sciences Inc., as a means to help prevent HIV infections. In a series of votes,... Read more »

The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Clinical Settings

In July 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, for the first time, an antiretroviral drug for the prevention of HIV. To be specific, the FDA approved the fixed-dose combination pill tenofovir/emtricitabine (Truvada). The drug... Read more »

Treatment to Prevent HIV Infection (PrEP)

What Is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis? How Is PrEP Taken? Who Should Use PrEP? How Should People Using PrEP Be Monitored? What Are the Likely Side Effects? Does PrEP Have Risks? The Bottom Line For More Information What Is... Read more »

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Condoms are inadeguate (CONDOMS VERSUS PrEP FOR HIV PREVENTION, 2010)

Condoms are inadeguate and after decades of experience we should know that very well. They aren't the perfect tool of protection. They occasionally slip, broke and even if not important for a purely medical and preventive point of view they...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Condoms are "inadeguate"? Inadeguate???You are correct that condoms are not "the perfect tool of protection." However, they are still the very best tool we have to prevent STDs, including HIV. HIV cannot permeate intact latex.... Read more »

Re: Frequency of testing? (PrEP)

Hi Dr. Bob,Thank you for your prompt response.Your answer has prompted several more questions I'd like to ask you if you don't mind.A little background, my boyfriend was diagnosed with HIV in January 2009, however we think contracted it in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Joe,The decision when to begin combination antiretroviral therapy is complex and often requires a detailed conversation to ascertain how ready, willing and anxious someone is to start. There may be other factors to consider as well, such as... Read more »

Magnetic Couple: Access to PrEP?

I am in a magnetic relationship. We practice safe sex, he always takes his meds and is undetecable. I am interested in protecting my future health and have read up (as much as a lay person can) on PrEP. Is it possible for me to begin PrEP and if...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We still do not know if PrEP is effective or not. Clinical trials are underway, but so far PrEP is not an FDA-approved indication for use of antiretrovirals. That said, certainly some magnetic couples are indeed using PrEP as a harm-reduction... Read more »

Does Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) work for HIV + People too?

I am currently on Truvada + Isentress and considering becoming sexually active again. I have joined a HIV + dating site and may be potentially be exposed to another living with the virus. I know safe sex is paramount, but if there is a potential...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.While superinfection with HIV (getting a second strain after already positive) is rare, but does occur.It's reasonable to think that being on your ART regimen would likely prevent superinfection, just as... Read more »

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6/19, Webinar: Community Perspectives on PrEP

Posted by bartleby

In response to recent news from the FDA regarding the use of the drug Truvada for prevention, Mapping Pathways U.S. partners AIDS United and AIDS Foundation of Chicago are presenting a webinar focusing on the ARV-based strategy PrEP (pre-exposure... Read more »

Nervous...how do you get mentally prepped?

Posted by sugarplum, 5 Replies

I am a mid-20's female who is very nervous about getting tested for HIV. I know I need to get tested and I even have the lab paperwork...I have just avoided actually going to get the bloodwork done.
I have only had one sexual partner (my now ex... Read more »

Forum - PrEP: A New Bridge to HIV Prevention for Women

Posted by lillieg

The forum will be at GMHC's 33rd street location (446 West 33rd Street, 7th floor dining hall) from 6:30-8pm. There will be panelists discussing the following: What is PrEP, how it's utilized, how and why it could be important for women, why it's... Read more »

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference 12/6 in Boston

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference in Boston, on December 6

The Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference is a day-long event for HIV-positive persons and front-line service providers.

It is organized by the AIDS Action Committee's HIV Health Institute.

Th... Read more »

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