LiveScience, August 27, 2015 03:05pm ET
Viruses related to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have infected Old World monkeys as far back as 16 million years ago, according to a new study. The research provides insight into how monkeys evolved and adapted to the simian version of HIV, and why some viruses can jump from one species to another.
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Do you work with culturally and linguistically diverse people? Do they bring up sex, sexuality and sexual health issues? If so, then the FRESH Course (FReedom to Explore Sexual Health) for CALD workers is tailored to you. This dynamic 2-day course aims to update workers to include relationships and sexual health education and support in their work. WHEN 1–2 October 2015 WHERE SHine SA, 64c...
AIDSMEDS, August 17, 2015
People with hepatitis B virus (HBV) can safely take Truvada (tenofovir/emtricitabine) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), as it does not lead to liver inflammation “flares” or other health problems when it is used or discontinued.
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The Guardian, Wed 19th August 2015
A YouGov poll this week put the number of 18- to 24-year-old Brits who identify as entirely heterosexual at 46%, while just 6% would call themselves exclusively gay. Sexuality now falls between the lines: identity is more pliable, and fluidity more acceptable, than ever before.
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Tjina Maala Centre, WA, August 2015 The Pika Wiya Kuthupa project aims to investigate the needs of Aboriginal families caring for a child with a disability in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The project established an Aboriginal community reference group, and during 2013 and 2014 conducted ‘storytelling circles’ community consultations. Aboriginal families caring for...
CATIE, 2015 We spoke to three service providers to find their views and approaches to the issues related to the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in gay men. The following three questions were asked of the three service providers: Within your organization, what are you doing to address the rising rates of STIs among gay men? Current STI testing and screening efforts are often...