Truvada
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FDA approves generic Truvada — but there’s a catch
Friday, June 9, 2017The move took advocates by surprise, since it wasn't expected until 2021. However, the announcement has led to confusion about how soon it might be available. -
Despite second case of HIV, PrEP still ‘most effective tool for HIV prevention’
Wednesday, October 19, 2016A second man taking PrEP for HIV prevention has tested positive. Let's take a deeper dive beyond the story to see what it means for gay men taking Truvada. -
Researchers: British man may have been cured of HIV
Monday, October 3, 2016British researchers think they may have found a cure for HIV, although they warn that it is still too early to tell for sure. -
Revealing data shows huge racial divide in HIV prevention meds usage
Tuesday, June 21, 2016Whites make up 27% of new U.S. HIV cases but 75% of current PrEP consumers. -
The man who contracted HIV while on PrEP speaks out
Thursday, March 3, 2016He's still very much in favor of the drug. -
Gay man adhering to daily Truvada contracts drug-resistant HIV
Thursday, February 25, 2016While PrEP is beneficial, it seems it can't be relied upon as "an infallible magic bullet.” -
Life insurance company denies coverage to man taking Truvada
Wednesday, September 16, 2015A man who takes Truvada was turned down in his attempt to get long-term heath insurance, and now he's planning to sue for discrimination. -
Study: HIV drug can prevent new infection when taken before and after sex
Tuesday, February 24, 2015For the first time, a study shows that a drug used to treat HIV infection also can help prevent it when taken before and after sex between two men. -
Human Rights Campaign backs use of daily HIV-prevention pill
Saturday, October 18, 2014The largest U.S. gay-rights organization Saturday endorsed efforts to promote the use of a once-a-day pill to prevent HIV infection and called on insurers to provide more generous coverage of the drug. Some doctors have been… -
Damon L. Jacobs: The Calm in the PrEP Storm
Friday, August 15, 2014In 1977, I ran for senior class president, hoping against hope that my penchant for wearing platform shoes and fellating men in my spare time might somehow get overlooked by my high school classmates in Bossier…
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