POZ January-February 2023
POZ January-February 2023
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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Breaking the Cycle of Trauma
In this excerpt, long-term survivor and activist Rae Lewis-Thornton shares why she decided to tell her HIV story.
Monkeypox and HIV
Mpox cases have declined dramatically, but people living with HIV remain at greater risk.
POZ HIV and AIDS Awareness Days
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Editor’s Letter
Day By Day
For many of us who are HIV positive, trauma is a fact of life.
POZ Q & A
Long Covid Justice
A new organization addresses the needs of people living with HIV and long COVID.
POZ Planet
Venton Jones Goes to Austin
The Dallas HIV advocate won his race for Texas Congress.
Matt Dorsey Wins in San Francisco
He is the first person with HIV elected to the Board of Supervisors.
Meet the New Head of FCAA
Masen Davis is the executive director of Funders Concerned About AIDS.
R.I.P. AIDS Advocate Angela Lansbury
The beloved star of TV, film and stage died at age 96.
Allowing People With HIV to Enlist
Lambda Legal seeks an end to a “discriminatory” policy.
R.I.P. Leslie Jordan, Beloved Actor and Covid Instagram Star
In addition to Will & Grace, his legacy includes HIV advocacy.
You Are Valued
Tracy L. Johnson Jr. wants to let others know they are important.
Everyday – January/February 2023
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
Many Thanks
In a blog post titled “Thank You,” NMAC executive director Paul Kawata expresses his gratitude for the over 3,000 people.
The Right Call
In a blog post titled “Five Takeaways From the 2022 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS,” POZ contributing writer Mark S. King shares his thoughts
Spotlight
USCHA 2022
Puerto Rican HIV advocates with their presence, sharing knowledge, resources and, for the first time in years, in-person smiles and hugs.
Basics
Fighting Fatigue
Determining the causes of fatigue is the first step toward treating or managing it.
Nutrition & Fitness
Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya
A healthier, tasty twist on a classic Louisiana comfort food
Make Every Day a Fitness Day
Try these four tips to incorporate exercise into your regular activities.
Care & Treatment
Long-Term Benefits of Early HIV Treatment
The trial enrolled more than 4,600 previously untreated people who entered the trial with a CD4 count above 500.
Improving HIV Care for Black Gay Men
Increased engagement in care added 1.4 life-years for Black men and 1.0 life-years for white men.
Older People With HIV Have Suboptimal Health
More than half of people living with HIV in the United States are now 50 or older.
Women Are Aware of PrEP, but Few Are Using It
Less than 1 in 10 survey respondents were currently using PrEP.
Research Notes
Prevention: Hep C and PrEP
HIV and hepatitis C virus share some of the same transmission routes.
Treatment: Promising Antibody
Treatment was generally safe and well tolerated.
Cure: CAR-T for Cure
A trial is recruiting adults on antiretroviral therapy who have had an undetectable viral load for at least a year.
Concerns: Fatty Liver Disease
The buildup of fat in the liver can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Heroes
Compassion is Key
David “Jax” Kelly has been an HIV activist for decades.
Digital Edition
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