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Updated guidelines for PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) after non-occupational and occupational exposure to HIV 

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Australasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), June 2023 ASHM has updated the National Guidelines for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after non-occupational and occupational exposure to HIV . These guidelines outline the updated Australian recommendations for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following potential or known exposure...

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The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Brotherboys and Sistergirls

By J Pope

In Aboriginal Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues

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interg Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance; Health Equity Matters (formerly AFAO), June 2023 In these two episodes of the Indigenous podcast series, the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance are joined by several Brotherboys and Sistergirls to discuss the impacts of racism and access to healthcare. Listen to The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Brotherboys (55 mins) Listen to The impacts...

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Major UK study recommends extending abortion powers to nurses

By J Pope

In Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health

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Nursing Times, Marc h 8th, 2023 Nurses and midwives should be allowed to authorise and perform abortions, the largest-ever UK study on abortion has recommended. The Shaping Abortion for Change (SACHA) study has been funded by the government through the National Institute for Health and Care Research and is being led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. While a full report is yet...

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The Syphilis decision making tool

By J Pope

In Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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ASHM, February 2023 The Syphilis decision making tool is a quick reference resource for primary care professionals to support their day-to-day practice. The tool provides clear steps to assess and provide clinical care and advice on screening, testing and treatment of syphilis. For further information, refer to the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care. Open interactive...

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Updated resource now available: BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care

By J Pope

In Hepatitis, HIV, Reproductive health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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ASHM, February 6, 2023 The BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care booklet underwent a major review in 2022, with the inclusion of an additional section on syphilis – of vital importance given the increasing cases in women of childbearing age, and the re-emergence of congenital syphilis. This resource is for primary health care professionals providing antenatal care including nurses, midwives, general...

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SHINE SA Forum: Medication Abortion in Primary Care

By J Pope

In Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health, SHINE SA news & events

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SHINE SA, October 2022 This forum will look at the impact of recent changes to the decriminalisation of abortion in South Australia for clinicians. Presented by Dr Tessa Moody, this forum will discuss access to medical and surgical abortion and how to integrate this service within general practice. We will also discuss the follow up processes including contraception provision. Dr Tessa Moody is a...

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