ABC News, 28th April 2016 The sharp increase in syphilis cases seen in Queensland in 2015 has continued its trend, with Indigenous youth over-represented in infection statistics, Queensland Health says. Key points: Queensland Health records 238 cases of syphilis in the first quarter of 2016 Doctors say the rise in dating apps has contributed to an increase in the disease among gay men State...
Almost-certain case of PrEP failure due to drug resistance
nam/aidsmap, 25 February 2016
A case report of a man in Toronto who became infected with a multi-drug-resistant strain of HIV despite apparently very consistent adherence to PrEP was presented at the CROI 2016 conference in Boston today.
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HIV prevention saves over $250,000 over lifetime
Reuters, Wed Feb 25, 2015
Preventing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in one person living in the U.S. saves more than $250,000 over their remaining lifetime, according to a new analysis.
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Doctors fear NSW women abandoning Pap smears
Sydney Morning Herald, September 23, 2014 – 12:15AM
The state’s leading cancer body is concerned that as many as 10 per cent of women are putting themselves at risk of developing cervical cancer by skipping their regular Pap smear.
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