POZ December 2022
POZ December 2022
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Feature
The 2022 POZ 100: Celebrating Latino Advocates
This list spotlights the work of Latino advocates—both HIV positive and negative—who are making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS...
The 2022 POZ 100 A-C
This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.
The 2022 POZ 100 D-F
This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.
The 2022 POZ 100 G-L
This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.
The 2022 POZ 100 M-O
This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.
The 2022 POZ 100 P-R
This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.
The 2022 POZ 100 S-Z
This year’s list celebrates Latino advocates.
Editor’s Letter
Family Affair
The HIV community has become like an extended family.
POZ Q & A
Revisit a Latino AIDS Icon
A new film honors Pedro Zamora, who starred in The Real World and died hours after the final episode aired.
POZ PLanet
Elton John Gets Medal for His HIV Advocacy
President Biden surprised the iconic rocker during a White House concert.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Wins an Emmy Award
The longtime HIV advocate sang during her thank-you speech.
Out for Delivery
A new program aims to deliver 1 million free rapid HIV tests.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Goes South
The Change the Pattern initiative kicks off.
Allowing People With HIV to Enlist
Congress members seek a change to a federal defense policy.
Helping Community Health Centers End HIV
The U.S. health department releases over $20 million in funding.
Keeping It Real
Rene Cotto-Lewis wishes PrEP had been around in 2003.
Everyday – December 2022
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Spotlight
Together Again
A spotlight on in-person celebrations honoring HIV advocates and fundraising events that help sustain the nonprofits fighting to end HIV.
Voices
Hello San Juan!
Paul Kawata shared the news that the 2022 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS would proceed despite Hurricane Fiona.
HIV & Black People
The National AIDS Memorial details the seventh film in its oral history project.
Nutrition & Fitness
How Do I Start an Exercise Program?
Before starting a new exercise regimen, check with your health care provider, especially if you are older or have existing health conditions
Healthy Recipe: Guacamole
This is one of the easiest, most nutritious snacks to throw together on short notice.
Basics
HIV Drug Resistance
Taking medications consistently is the best way to avoid resistance mutations.
Care & Treatment
Long COVID and People With HIV
People living with HIV may be more likely to develop long COVID, and this might be related to differences in immune function.
Treating Substance Use Improves HIV Care
People who use drugs face barriers that can make it difficult to start and stay on antiretroviral treatment.
Monkeypox Declines, but Disparities Persist
The ongoing monkeypox outbreak has slowed dramatically in the United States and Europe, but it’s too soon to declare victory.
Progress on Long-Acting HIV Treatment
Long-acting antiretrovirals are the future of HIV treatment, and new meds on the horizon could improve convenience and adherence.
Research Notes
Prevention: Prenatal PrEP
Children born to women using oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) showed no differences in growth or development.
Treatment: Self-Administration
People could potentially administer Cabenuva for HIV treatment or Apretude for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at home.
Cure: 15-Year Remission
A Barcelona woman has maintained an undetectable HIV viral load for more than 15 years after stopping antiretroviral treatment.
Concerns: Heart Attack Risk
People with HIV face a rising risk for heart attack as they age, and this is magnified if they also have hepatitis C virus.
Heroes
Advocacy en Español
Gonzalo Aburto has been a warrior in the battle against HIV and AIDS since the early days of the epidemic.
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Digital Edition
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