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.
Separating People Living with HIV from Kids Shameful, Stigmatizing
San Francisco AIDS Foundation condemns the practice of separating parents or guardians from their children at the border, especially people living with HIV.
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.
IAS 2019 – PrEP use by transmasculine & transfeminine folks
In a sample of more than 2,500 transgender clients receiving care from a large managed health care system, only 16% with an indication for PrEP were linked to PrEP care.
ARTEMIS improves mood, reduces viral load for men using meth
New research presented at IAS 2019 showed the effectiveness of a counseling intervention to improve mood, reduce substance use, and lower viral loads in men using meth.
IAS 2019 – Mindfulness intervention reduces viral load for men using meth
Adam Carrico explains findings from his study which showed that an intervention focusing on mindfulness, meditation and relaxation helped men living with HIV who use meth reduce their substance use and viral load.
IAS 2019 – Personal agency is central to ending the HIV epidemic
PrEP advocate Damon L. Jacobs explains why agency -- the personal freedom of choice and equal access -- is critical and how access to information and research is an essential component.
Bringing visibility to the transmasculine experience
Niko and Loren started a visibility campaign for trans men that has morphed over the years into events, sex parties and educational materials designed for the trans community.
Ready for gender-affirming surgery? Don’t leap before loving yourself.
Brandyn asserts that there’s no one right “path” for trans people to follow in gender-affirming care, and that self-awareness is the first step in making deliberate, informed choices about your care.
Celebrating Resilience, Beauty and Strength at Trans March
Trans March shows the world that San Francisco is a place for trans people that is based on respect and equality, said Ms. Billie Cooper, a Community Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride.
