POZ January-February 2019
POZ January-February 2019
In every issue, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Features
Keep It Together
David and Johnny are committed to each other—and to overcoming any challenge to their union.
The Road Ahead for HIV Cure Research
Today, with better understanding of the complex task at hand, cure researchers are investigating multiple avenues and taking the long view.
2019 HIV/AIDS Awareness Days
Annual awareness days help to educate the public in general and specific groups in particular about HIV/AIDS.
Editor’s Letter
Message of Love
Our January/February cover guys—David Massey and Johnny Lester (aka David & Johnny)—are a serodiscordant couple.
POZ Q+A
Policy & Advocacy
The Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network seeks to improve health and reduce disparities.
POZ Planet
Portrait of an Activist
Decades ago, Bill Bytsura photographed ACT UP members. Now he’s got a book.
“U=U” Stories
The “+series” (Positive Series) campaign lets the world know that undetectable equals untransmittable.
Go Back to 1985
Why Yen Tan says long-term survivors seem grateful about his AIDS film
Voices
What’s Next?
AIDS United explores the results of the 2018 Democratic victory in the House of Representatives.
While Black
Blogger and activist Aundaray Guess asks: In this racially charged environment, how does one find value in managing HIV care?
Spotlight
#ProtectOurCare
A social media recap of the 2018 midterm elections.
Everyday
Everyday — January/February 2019
Here are some important dates in AIDS history.
Care And Treatment
FDA OKs Delstrigo and Pifeltro
Delstrigo (doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) includes Pifeltro (doravirine) in a three-drug single-tablet regimen.
Injectable Implant ARV
Researchers have devised a means of injecting an antiretroviral under the skin that hardens into a dissolvable and removable implant.
Cancer Concerns
Researchers looked both at the first and second time people with HIV have been diagnosed with cancer.
Curing Hep C May Dial Back Liver Damage
Those with greater fibrosis before treating hep C see the greatest benefit.
Research Notes
Prevention: Pence Problem
Mike Pence’s delayed response to HIV outbreak in Indiana had grave results.
Treatment: Antibody Injections
Periodic infusions of long-acting HIV antibodies may eventually become a new way of treating the virus.
Cure: Immunotherapy
An HIV immunotherapy method performs well in early safety trial.
Concerns: Youth Diagnoses
HIV diagnoses in young gay and bi men increased Bbetween 2008 and 2016.
Heroes
Positively Beautiful
Guy Anthony offers affirmations, advocacy and advice to Black queer men.
Digital Edition
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