Health :: HIV/AIDS

SF World AIDS Day event to honor Olympic diver Louganis

SF World AIDS Day event to honor Olympic diver Louganis

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 21, 2023

The Olympian dubbed the "greatest diver in history" will be recognized at the National AIDS Memorial Grove's World AIDS Day commemorations, which will also include its Light in the Grove benefit the night before.

US, SF increase PrEP uptake, but disparities remain

US, SF increase PrEP uptake, but disparities remain

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 21, 2023

A little over one-third of people nationwide who could benefit from PrEP were on it in 2022, but there continue to be major disparities among white, Black, and Latino Americans, according to data from the federal CDC.

Study suggests PEP-in-pocket is another HIV prevention option

Study suggests PEP-in-pocket is another HIV prevention option

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Nov 1, 2023

Having antiretrovirals on hand to take as post-exposure prophylaxis after potential HIV exposure, an approach known as PEP-in-pocket, or PIP, is a feasible prevention option, according to study results presented at the recent IDWeek conference in Boston.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.