POZ December 2023
POZ December 2023
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.
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The 2023 POZ 100
This year’s POZ 100 celebrates the collective effort by advocates of all kinds to end the HIV epidemic.
The 2023 POZ 100 A–B
This year’s POZ 100 celebrates the collective effort to end the HIV epidemic.
The 2023 POZ 100 C–F
This year’s POZ 100 celebrates the collective effort to end the HIV epidemic.
The 2023 POZ 100 G–M
This year’s POZ 100 celebrates the collective effort to end the HIV epidemic.
The 2023 POZ 100 N–Q
This year’s POZ 100 celebrates the collective effort to end the HIV epidemic.
The 2023 POZ 100 R–Z
This year’s POZ 100 celebrates the collective effort to end the HIV epidemic.
Editor’s Letter
Together Again
A sense of getting back to basics is what inspires this year’s POZ 100 list.
POZ Q & A
Paying Attention
Jack Walls, the late Robert Mapplethorpe’s former boyfriend, reflects on his current life as an artist.
POZ Planet
Magic Johnson on HIV Awareness in 2023
The basketball legend was honored at ETAF’s annual ball.
Preventing HIV on Black Campuses
Peer educators promote pre-exposure prophylaxis.
The Path to End AIDS Lifts All Boats
UNAIDS underscores the impact of the global HIV response.
Air Force PrEP Restrictions
Previously, pilots and crew were grounded for 30 days.
Embracing the Light Within
Jomil Luna’s journey of resilience with HIV.
Everyday – December 2023
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Spotlight
USCHA 2023
This year’s U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) celebrated the contributions of Black women to the fight against HIV.
Voices
PACHA at Last
In a blog post, NMAC executive director Paul Kawata announces his appointment to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
Using Social Media
Below is an edited excerpt from a blog post by The Well Project, a nonprofit focused on HIV among women and girls across the gender spectrum
Basics
A PrEP Primer
Two daily pill options and long-acting injections effectively prevent HIV.
Research Notes
Prevention: Long-Acting PrEP
PrEP rollout in Africa has been slow, and offering more prevention options could increase uptake and encourage consistent use.
Treatment: A Feasible Option?
Some experts suggest changing treatment guidelines to include Cabenuva for those without viral suppression when other options aren’t working
Cure: CRISPR Gene Editing
HIV inserts its genetic blueprints into the DNA of host cells, establishing a long-lasting reservoir that antiretrovirals can’t reach.
Concerns: Fatty Liver
Some HIV meds have been linked to fatty liver disease and weight gain.
Care & Treatment
A New Type of HIV Vaccine
So far, traditional HIV vaccines that stimulate the production of antibodies have failed in large trials.
Task Force Favors More PrEP Options
Health officials and advocates hope the recommendation will help increase PrEP uptake.
Health Status of People Living With HIV
Over a quarter of participants said they had an unmet need for mental health services.
Mpox Vaccines and Immunity
Men with repeat or post-vaccination infections had fewer and less severe mpox sores that healed more quickly.
Heroes
Man on a Mission
Looking back on the longtime advocacy work of Malcom Gregory Scott.
Survey
HIV and the Law
POZ wants to know your thoughts about issues related to HIV criminalization.
Digital Edition
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