In SF, game-changing programs aim to cure all of hepatitis C
New programs in San Francisco are addressing the “silent epidemic” that affects more than 12,000 community members. HCV cure is possible, but many people don’t know it’s an option.
What we know about Descovy’s impact on weight & cholesterol
HIV advocates have raised concerns about the metabolic effects that Descovy (F/TAF) may have on people living with HIV and people taking it for PrEP. Here’s what we know.
Ending the Epidemics: Conversation in California’s East Bay
Community members, community organizations, and health department officials from the San Francisco East Bay discussed the state of the HIV, hepatitis C and STI epidemics, and how to support the End the Epidemics campaig
First-of-its-kind combo HIV cure study to begin at UCSF
A small number of participants will receive a combination of therapies designed to boost the immune system’s response to stimulate and clear the body’s HIV reservoir.
We asked our community: What does “long-term survivor” mean to you?
Community members who have lived through the early years of the HIV epidemic share their thoughts on if the term “long-term survivor” fits their experiences living with HIV or losing loved ones to HIV.
Yearly HIV infections in San Francisco drop to 197
In 2018, San Francisco reached a milestone in HIV prevention. Disparities are increasing for people of color, people experiencing homelessness and people who inject drugs.
Long-acting antiretrovirals may soon change the game for people living with HIV. New research explores the experiences of people receiving monthly injections for HIV treatment.
There are many options for trans people interested in having a baby. Two reproductive health specialists answer questions that trans people may have about fertility, hormones and pregnancy.
Dr. Neal Sheran shares information about long-acting HIV medications currently being studied—including who might benefit from them, and some outstanding concerns from the medical community.
Data on HIV incidence among trans women in San Francisco
Erin Wilson, DrPH, MPH shares research conducted with trans women in San Francisco, and explains why simply providing accessible gender-affirming services and HIV prevention and care isn’t enough to offset inequities.
