CSHC to Launch Same Day PrEP on World AIDS Day to Reduce HIV Infections
DORCHESTER, Mass.—On World AIDS Day, December 1, 2016 Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) is launching a new service, “Same Day PrEP” to fight AIDS by…
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Planned Parenthood League of MA to Provide PrEP at all Facilities
By: John Paul Stapleton/TRT Reporter— Many people refer to Truvada as a miracle drug given its effectiveness in preventing HIV/AIDS. Taken once a day, Truvada,…
FDA Approves Descovy, a Safer and More Efficient Option to Treat HIV
New treatment should not be confused for PrEP By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— Recently, the FDA approved Descovy, a new “prodrug” used to treat those living…
President Obama’s Budget Allocates Funding for New Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program, Resources for Trans Women
Plus, PrEP for trans women considering it By: Eric Brus* President Barack Obama presented his administration’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) to the U.S….
Sheen’s HIV Diagnosis Puts Epidemic in the Crosshairs
By: Mike Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— On November 17, fading movie and television star Charlie Sheen announced publicly that he has HIV. You’re probably familiar with…
Prevalence of HIV Infection Among Hispanics or Latinos
Plus, impact of domestic violence on LGBT and HIV-positive people. By: Eric Brus* The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently published a new report, Diagnoses…
Mutual of Omaha Denies Gay Man on Truvada Care Insurance
GLAD Files First-of-its-Kind Lawsuit Against the insurance company BOSTON, Mass.—Today, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) filed a claim with the Massachusetts Commission Against…
Positive Thoughts: Crossing the HIV Viral Divide
By: Diane Anderson-Minshall*/Special to TRT— It was little surprise when HBO’s Looking—a critically acclaimed but poorly rated TV series about gay men in San Francisco—introduced…
How The Hobby Lobby Decision Could Undermine The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision might make it harder for millions of LGBT Americans to access treatment that could revolutionize the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Supreme…
Will Black Gay & Bisexual Men use Daily Drug to Prevent HIV Infection?
By: Eric Brus*— Last month, a demonstration study was launched to determine whether black gay and bisexual men would benefit from the use of drugs…