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September 25, 2023

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LGBTQ Agenda: North Carolina insurer lowers copay for HIV drugs after discrimination complaint

by John Ferrannini
Sep 12, 2023

The largest insurer in North Carolina recently lowered the out-of-pocket cost of its HIV drugs, including PrEP, after complaints from advocacy organizations to the state and federal governments.

Mark S. King's 'My Fabulous Disease'

by Hank Trout
Sep 5, 2023

"My Fabulous Disease: Chronicles of a Gay Survivor," an anthology of some of Mark S. King's favorite blog entries and other pieces he wrote for various gay newspapers, chronicles his perspectives about being HIV-positive.

ALRP's Hirsh honored by SFAF

by BAR staff
Aug 30, 2023

Bill Hirsh, right, the outgoing executive director of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, was presented with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's HIV Advocacy Network's Catalyst of Change Award.

LGBTQ Agenda: Lara responds to report finding insurers making PrEP access more difficult

by John Ferrannini
Aug 29, 2023

Gay California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's office is responding to a report showing how insurers prevent patients from using preventative care mandated under federal law, including PrEP.

Expert panel recommends all types of PrEP

by Liz Highleyman
Aug 25, 2023

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a recommendation this week calling on health care providers to prescribe all approved PrEP options for people at increased risk for HIV.

Long-term HIV survivors fighting for their lives all over again

by John Ferrannini
Aug 16, 2023

The fight against the HIV epidemic has seen a number of good milestones lately — the World Health Organization reaffirmed that those who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and maintain undetectable viral loads don't transmit the virus during sex.

Lesbian Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to head NIAID

by Liz Highleyman
Aug 9, 2023

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a world-acclaimed expert on HIV and sexually transmitted infections, has been chosen to head the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci.

HIV confab hears news about heart disease, mpox

by Liz Highleyman
Aug 7, 2023

The International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science, held recently in Brisbane, Australia, included new findings on a medication to prevent heart disease and the risk of severe mpox among people living with HIV.

LGBTQ Agenda: GOP subcommittee proposes cutting all Ending the HIV Epidemic funding

by John Ferrannini
Jul 25, 2023

Even though it was announced under former President Donald Trump (R), House Republicans have proposed cutting all $220 million in funding for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's portion for the Ending the HIV Epidemic program.

People with undetectable HIV have zero transmission risk, WHO says

by Liz Highleyman
Jul 24, 2023

In a move long encouraged by advocates, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed that people with HIV who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and maintain an undetectable viral load do not transmit the virus during sex, a concept known as U=U.

Researchers say man may be cured of HIV using stem cells without mutation

by Liz Highleyman
Jul 21, 2023

A man dubbed the Geneva Patient may be the sixth person to be functionally cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant for cancer treatment, researchers reported ahead of the IAS Conference on HIV Science, taking place in Brisbane, Australia.

New global AIDS report shows uneven progress

by Liz Highleyman
Jul 18, 2023

There is a clear path to ending AIDS, and some countries have made great strides, according to the latest UNAIDS update released July 13 ahead of the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Brisbane, Australia.

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV-positive trans woman sues after solitary confinement

by John Ferrannini
Jul 11, 2023

A transgender woman is suing the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections and several staff, alleging that she was placed in solitary confinement for six years because of her HIV status after she was "violently assaulted," according to the suit.

Some changes coming to AIDS Walk SF

by Cynthia Laird
Jun 28, 2023

AIDS Walk San Francisco will take place next month, and event organizers are getting the word out about some changes to the event that raises funds for HIV/AIDS nonprofits.

Health :: HIV/AIDS

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

LGBTQ Agenda: North Carolina insurer lowers copay for HIV drugs after discrimination complaint

Mark S. King's 'My Fabulous Disease'

ALRP's Hirsh honored by SFAF

LGBTQ Agenda: Lara responds to report finding insurers making PrEP access more difficult

Expert panel recommends all types of PrEP

Long-term HIV survivors fighting for their lives all over again

Lesbian Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to head NIAID

HIV confab hears news about heart disease, mpox

LGBTQ Agenda: GOP subcommittee proposes cutting all Ending the HIV Epidemic funding

People with undetectable HIV have zero transmission risk, WHO says

Researchers say man may be cured of HIV using stem cells without mutation

New global AIDS report shows uneven progress

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV-positive trans woman sues after solitary confinement

Some changes coming to AIDS Walk SF

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