PrEP eclipses condoms for HIV prevention: study
The drug combination is now the most common strategy among Australian gay and bisexual men.
Tag: Infectious diseases – STIs
PrEP prescribing restrictions likely to ease for GPs
Currently, only patients deemed medium or high risk of HIV infection are eligible for PBS-funded PrEP.
PrEP use drops because of COVID-19 restrictions
Although only a minority of MSM continue casual sex after stopping PrEP, there’s concern about the lack of knowledge around re-initiation
History debunks Dr Google’s rash diagnosis
A patient's quick internet search leads to a self-misdiagnosis and delay in finding the actual, more serious, cause of her symptoms.
Pandemic leads to drop in casual gay sex
A survey suggests adherence to physical distancing may have a spin-off benefit of reducing STIs.
First case of HIV patient in long-term remission after drug therapy
The 'very interesting' case was reported at the AIDS 2020 conference.
HIV associated with increased fracture risk: study
But lifestyle modifications can benefit these patients, endocrinologist says.
STIs ‘could spike’ as coronavirus restrictions ease
Sexual health specialists urge doctors to offer harm minimisation advice.
A lesson in spotting late-diagnosis HIV
Knowing the underrecognised 'clinical indicator conditions' for HIV provides a window of opportunity for earlier detection and improved long-term …
HPV vaccination might be reducing poor pregnancy outcomes
Preventing, rather than treating, cervical cancers has welcome spin-off benefits, researchers say.
