A little bit of a rant on the HIV home testing “breakthrough” #HIV #AIDS
I’ve bitten my tongue on this one as long as I can. Since the FDA gave preliminary approval to the OraQuick HIV Home Test, I’ve watched a number of websites cut/paste/poach the same information over and over and over without REALLY reading through the information to see that there’s more to this than meets the eye. It’s always the same thing: one site puts it out, and then...
Read MoreFDA approves at home HIV test. I’m looking for the jump-for-joy factor here…#HIV #AIDS
On the surface, I really WOULD think that this is a fantastic development. But, two big things that JMG didn’t bother to copy/paste out in his regurgitation of this is are A: this is NOT the same test being used, despite JMG’s comment that it is. The OTC version has a very reduced sensitivity. B: The OTC version has a 93% accuracy rate, versus 99% when conducted professionally. Once...
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PrEP approved by a wide margin. Now, what about those ADAP waiting lists? #HIV #AIDS
I’ve been a big advocate of PrEP and Gilead’s Truvada as a preventative course of action. Any solution to me that reduces the number of infections is a good one. A few days ago, the FDA approved Truvada by a huge margin: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a decisive step yesterday towards approving the use of combination pill Truvada (tenofovir/FTC) as a prevention method...
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Saliva, PrEP, HIV stigma, chains, cops & protests. All in one spot. (you’re welcome) #HIV #AIDS
It’s been a very diverse week in terms of HIV news. At first PrEP is bad for you. So, so, very bad: Under pressure from Gilead Sciences and its AIDS advocate allies, the FDA antivirals advisory panel will soon consider accelerated approval for Gilead’s AIDS treatment drug Truvada for prevention of HIV infection. Opposition is widespread in the HIV advocacy and medical communities. AIDS...
Read MoreFDA has a full plate of HIV issues starting on 5/10/2012. First up: Truvada and PrEP #HIV #AIDS
Mark your calendars, because on 5/11 there’ll probably be an article here about the AHF’s Michael Weinstein losing his everlovin’ mind because they decide to move forward. I fully expect he’ll be making an oral presentation at the meeting (or written comments at a minimum) seeing as how he just finished having a hissy fit that the FDA wouldn’t meet with him one on...
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How to fan the fires of HIV stigma in one easy step #HIV #AIDS
Once again, Joe Jervis creates his own news in highlighting an Indiana HIV testing bill without putting all the facts out on the table. From Unholy Joe: It passed without a blip on the radar, but last month Indiana Gov. Mitchell Daniels signed a bill that permits testing people for HIV without their consent. Indiana Senate Bill 52 states: Allows a physician or physician’s authorized representative...
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HIV Weekly Roundup #HIV #AIDS
Finally, my schedule is slowing down and I can get back to taking care of business here on the site. Again, I completely apologize that I’ve been off pace for the last few weeks, but my professional life has prevailed. That said, here’s a collection of HIV-related articles I’ve stockpiled over the week that caught my eye. All content is from the linked articles, and if I have any particular weigh in...
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50 year sentence for spreading HIV upheld #HIV #AIDS
I’ve said it loud and clear repeatedly about the criminalization of HIV transmission so it’s no secret that I’m on the minority side of the opinion. I don’t believe that criminalization laws need to be abolished and there are SOME circumstances when the law is appropriate. This is NOT one of them: IOWA CITY, Iowa (WTW) — A federal judge has upheld a 50-year prison term for an...
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