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This account is now archived & no longer in use. After 37 years of health journalism, community engagement & empowerment through information, aidsmap has closed
Joined June 2010
We are incredibly proud of the millions we've reached worldwide and the grassroots ingenuity and commitment of our team and partners. šā¤ļø . Today we announce some very sad news. Read the statement hereš
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Long-acting injectable version of the most popular HIV drug combination is possible
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Novel drugs that turn HIV against itself might clear infected cells from the body
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Thank you so much to everyone for your lovely comments after the sad news of aidsmap's closure. The outpouring of love has been quite overwhelming. It's been amazing to hear from so many people around the world and to know how much aidsmap has helped people over its 37 years.
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Our final HIV update bulletin is online: .-Thank you & farewell.-Twice-yearly injectable PrEP.-Feelings about sex.-HIV & diet.-Should HIV controllers take HIV treatment?.-Your relationship with your doctor.-Diabetes & HIV.-Editors' picks from other sources
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So far, HIV has proved almost impossible to eradicate from the human body but several strategies are being explored to cure HIV. In our recently updated page, read about the four possible paths to cure.
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Revolutionary HIV vaccine that ātrainsā the immune system passes its first hurdle
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Coming soon: news from the 23rd International AIDS Conference. We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with the @iasociety as an official scientific media partner for #AIDS2020Virtual .Find out more & sign up for our bulletins:
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A man appears to have been cured of HIV with a relatively cheap, non-toxic combination of drugs. Dr Andrea Savarino, one of the study researchers, talks to aidsmap's Gus Cairns & Liz Highleyman. aidsmap exclusive report from #AIDS2020Virtual .
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We have published four new pages on different PrEP options available - TDF/emtricitabine; TAF/emtricitabine; cabotegravir injections; dapivirine vaginal ring - plus a PrEP overview information page. You can view them all on
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We've published a new page on #COVID19 for people living with HIV. It includes advice from the @BritishHIVAssoc and information on how people with HIV can protect their health during the #coronavirus pandemic.
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Matthew Hodson stands down as aidsmap's Executive Director after 8 years
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Drugs that make HIV-infected cells self-destruct induce profound viral load drops in mice after just one or two doses
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On Monday 8 August at 5pm, @susancolehaley will be discussing news & research presented at #AIDS2022 in our #aidsmapLIVE special with guests: @drlaurajwaters @mdoherty_hiv @Floriako @LindaGailBekker & @Winnie_Byanyima from @UNAIDS. Join us on Twitter & Facebook. @AIDS_conference
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The CD4/CD8 ratio is a reflection of immune system health. CD4 cells help co-ordinate the immune response by stimulating other immune cells. CD8 cells recognise and destroy cells infected with bacteria or viruses. Read about CD4/CD8 ratios on aidsmap.
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Long-acting injectables may be better than daily pills for people with adherence challenges
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We know that HIV infection can be cured but, so far, cures have only been confirmed in a handful of cases. Find out why a cure is so difficult and the two main ways HIV cures have been achieved in our new page.
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Emergency department opt-out testing is revolutionising HIV and hepatitis diagnosis in England
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Transphobia creates barriers to HIV testing and care. @aidsmap stands against transphobia. We stand in solidarity with our trans colleagues and all the trans people who use our services .@THTorguk @Spectra_London .
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Stigma and discrimination against people with HIV are as big an issue as ever
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We have a new section of aidsmap dedicated to HIV vaccine & cure research information. Read about the search for an HIV prevention vaccine & for an HIV cure - incl cases of cure, diversity & ethics in cure research, & why HIV is so hard to cure.
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Long-acting injectable treatment highly effective in European cohort studies
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NAM is delighted to be the official online scientific news reporter for @IAS_conference, Paris, 23-26 July #IAS2017
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Weāre so excited Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan, HIV Consultant at @NHSBartsHealth, will be one of the panelists on #aidsmapLIVE on HIV & mental health. Tune in at 6pm 20th August at @aidsmap or
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News from the @IAS_conference: Twice-a-year injected drug shows promise for first-line HIV treatment #IAS2021
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CRISPR gene therapy appears safe, but claims of an imminent HIV cure are premature
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We've teamed up with award-winning animation studio @animadetv & @SoundsLikeThese to produce 'U=U' for #WorldAIDSDay. The film fights stigma with knowledge by reinforcing the #UequalsU consensus statement that people with HIV on effective treatment canāt pass on the virus.
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In 1987, Londonās Lesbian & Gay Switchboard built a folder of information, updating it as new scientific reports came in, to help them answer the huge volume of calls they were receiving on HIV & AIDS. This ringbound folder became the National AIDS Manual later abbreviated to NAM
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In our recent HIV update: .šļø 4-days-on, 3-days-off HIV treatment.š§ PTSD and HIV.š©ŗCOVID-19 and cardiovascular health.š„ aidsmapLIVE: HIV and ageing.Plus: Vacancies at NAM; Changing treatment; and Editors' picks from other sources š
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Welcome toĀ #aidsmapLIVEĀ onĀ #COVID19Ā and HIV. Responding to the urgent need for reliable info on theĀ #coronavirusĀ & what it means for people w HIV,Ā @susancolehaleyĀ hosts a special broadcast wĀ @drlaurajwaters,Ā @commsbizchat,Ā @sindivanzylĀ & NAMāsĀ @guscairns.
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In our latest HIV Update:.šPeople who control HIV without treatment.š«HIV treatment and heart disease.š©ŗCancer and HIV.āPlus how you can support aidsmap this World AIDS Day, Vaccines against gonorrhoea and mpox, and the editors' picks. Read here:
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First person may be cured of HIV after stem cell transplant without CCR5 mutation
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There are a lot of myths about getting older with HIV. In our video, @commsbizchat, @sweetbriar49 and @memsachi talk about what ageing with HIV is really like. Find out more on our page:
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Today is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. We recently published a list of 10 myths & realities about ageing with HIV. It includes information on HIV treatment, life expectancy, & managing your health. Read the new page on aidsmap .#HLTSAD #HLTSAD2024
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HIV-positive people are living increasingly long lives. Many HIV+ people can expect to live as long as people who don't have HIV. We've updated our factsheet Life expectancy for people living with HIV to reflect recent findings from life expectancy studies
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mRNA vaccines have several advantages over conventional ones and might well work against HIV. This technology is being explored in HIV vaccine research.
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People living with HIV have a higher risk of lung cancer and several other cancers compared to people without HIV. In our video, @susancolehaley and @sweetbriar49 talk about lung cancer and HIV. Find out more on aidsmap:
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Two people have been cured of HIV after bone marrow transplants and another possible cure without a bone marrow transplant was reported in 2020. Find out more about the search for an HIV cure in our recently updated page:
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News from the 23rd International @AIDS_conference: PrEP prevents an estimated three-quarters of HIV infections in people at risk in large African study - Big drop in incidence, despite low use of PrEP, because people used it when needed #AIDS2020Virtual.
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'My HIV is undetectable, can I stop my medication?'. An undetectable viral load does not mean that HIV is cured. Even when you are undetectable, there is still HIV inside your body. Find out more in our FAQ page on
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OMG, we have phenomenal @BakitaKK, HIV activist & Chair of @Yplus_network, confirmed as one of our panelists on #aidsmapLIVE on HIV & mental health! Tune in at 6pm 20th August at @aidsmap or
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HIV update: - Reducing use of crystal meth.- Treatment for HIV-2.- Anal cancer.- Migrants with HIV in Europe.Plus: Interactions between HIV treatment & recreational drugs; Antiretroviral drug chart; Videos; Access to the NHS for migrants; Editors' picks
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Have you been affected by discrimination because you're living with #HIV? Our booklet 'HIV, stigma & discrimination' makes some suggestions for how you can deal with discrimination and stigma. Read it on aidsmap: #ZeroDiscriminationDay
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We have just launched a new HIV stigma project for Black women with HIV in collaboration with @4Mproject, funded by @londonftci. In our first video, @vanessa_apea shares facts about #UequalsU. #Power2WomenHIV
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Join us this Wednesday at 5pm on Twitter or Facebook for #aidsmapLIVE when we will explore HIV and ageing. Susan Cole speaks to Maurice Greenham, Juddy Otti, Jo Josh, Dr Giovanni Guaraldi & Marc Thompson to discuss looking after your health, ageing and living with HIV.
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Where did HIV come from? The most common form came from chimpanzees in central Africa, probably entering the human population between 1890 & 1920. @susancolehaley & @stephenhart72 talk about the origins of HIV in our video. Find out more at
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Tomorrow is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. Why is it so difficult to make an HIV prevention vaccine? Why have we got COVID vaccines but not HIV vaccines? Read about the search for an HIV prevention vaccine on aidsmap: #HVAD #HIVVaccineAwarenessDay
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News from @HIVGlasgow - Two-thirds of people living with HIV would like to try injectable treatment, according to European survey: #HIVGlasgow.
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Today we mark HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. On this day, 42 years ago, a report of 5 young gay men with a rare type of pneumonia was published. This is now known to be the first official report of AIDS, according to the CDC. #HIVLongtermSurvivorsDay #HLTSAD.
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Are you at the @BritishHIVAssoc Conference #BHIVA2024 this week in Birmingham? Make sure you go and say hi to @susancolehaley at aidsmap's stand & pick up some of our resources, including new Anti-HIV drugs booklet, ARV drug chart and leaflets on life expectancy and #UequalsU!.
At #BHIVA24? Come over to the @aidsmap stand to say hi and pick up some of our latest booklets, leaflets & brand new Antiretroviral drug chart!
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PrEP services could enhance STI control, says World Health Organization
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Self-testing trebles HIV testing rate among trans people in UK study
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Our first bulletin of news from the @iasociety Conference on HIV Science #IAS2023 is out now. IAS 2023: First possible HIV cure after stem cell transplant without CCR5 mutation, Monday 24 July 2023
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Ultra-long-acting cabotegravir could be taken three times a year for HIV PrEP and treatment
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News from the @AIDS_conference: Zero transmissions mean zero risk ā PARTNER 2 study results announced. Weāre as confident now that undetectable gay men pose no risk of HIV transmission as we already were for heterosexuals, researchers say.#AIDS2018.
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What is the difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?. There are two main types of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV-1, which was discovered first, is the most widespread type worldwide. HIV-2 is more than 55% genetically different from HIV-1.
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We've updated our easy-to-read and illustrated information on U=U and you can find it here:
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NAM aidsmap's Executive Director @Matthew_Hodson shares insights with @WHO_Europe on how the UK has managed to meet and surpass the 90-90-90 targets #WorldAIDSDay
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Join aidsmap's @susancolehaley & @4Mproject's @angelina_namiba as they take a walk in nature & talk about the importance of looking after their mental health & how being outside in green spaces can help their emotional wellbeing. Watch the full video:
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Giving a figure for HIV viral load below 200 is a āharmful medical practiceā
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No increased coronavirus risk for people with well-controlled HIV say WHO, but how will health systems cope?
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Life with HIV can at times involve worry & uncertainty. It's normal to sometimes feel anxious, but when anxiety becomes an ongoing issue that affects your quality of life, psychological support may be needed. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
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'Is HIV a death sentence?'.No. HIV is not a death sentence. A lot of myths and misconceptions have been attached to HIV, but hereās what people living with HIV need to know. Read more in our new FAQ on aidsmap.
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We have just published a new page on #Mpox (monkeypox) and HIV. Read about transmission of mpox, its symptoms, prevention, vaccination and treatment. #monkeypox
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Being diagnosed & living with a serious illness like HIV is likely to have a big emotional impact. It's completely normal to have feelings that you find difficult. Read about HIV, mental health & emotional wellbeing on aidsmap #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .
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Being diagnosed with a serious illness like HIV can have a big emotional impact. There are lots of things you can do to look after your mental health, including staying connected and getting support. #TimeToTalk
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Check out our video on ageing with HIV, with helpful advice from fantastic @tristanjbarber from @RoyalFreeNHS and superb HIV communications activist @commsbizchat.
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Thanks so much to our #aidsmapLIVE panel @drlaurajwaters, @Greg0wen, @TransHealthUK, @angelina_namiba, @mercyngulube_, @Matthew_Hodson & @susancolehaley, audience & everyone who joined in on Facebook last night for our #AIDS2018 discussion. Watch it here:
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We are delighted that our Executive Director @Matthew_Hodson has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model Award for LGBT at the 2023 @ndawards. Congratulations Matthew and good luck! #NDA #NDA23.
Congratulations to you @Matthew_Hodson!! You have been shortlisted for @DLGroupMedia Positive Role Model Award for LGBT at the National Diversity Awards 2023 in association with @ITVNews! Good Luck! #NDA #NDA23 #PositiveRoleModel #LGBT
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Join us for #aidsmapLIVE on HIV & mental health on 20th August 6pm via our twitter & Facebook. Thrilled to have amazing panel: @BakitaKK @crageshri @alex_cr @tristanjbarber & Dr John Forni from @MADTrust with @susancolehaley hosting.
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HIV cure at CROI: new data on antibodies, vaccines and genetically-engineered T-cells
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In our #aidsmapLIVE #IAS2023 special, @benphillips76 talks to @susancolehaley about inequalities in access to HIV treatment. Watch the full broadcast:
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Our first HIV update of the year is now online: In this edition:.- Stigma and quality of life.- Antiretroviral drug chart.- Undetectable viral load.- Health & Power.- Limited treatment options.- Why is HIV hard to cure?.- Editors' picks from other sources
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