High initiation and persistence on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been documented in pregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa, with 91% of those offered PrEP starting it and nearly half of those continuing to take PrEP six months later. While women who had given birth and those reporting side effects were less likely to stay… Read More »
This year’s HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) virtual conference featured a large number of sessions examining PrEP usage and discontinuation rates among a variety of users, especially in Africa. Many of the presentations looked at factors that worked as incentives to keep taking PrEP. There is interest in this because, despite higher initiation rates in a… Read More »
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s agriculture ministry said on Sunday it had confirmed the country’s first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years and suspended exports of pork and wild boar meat. The fever, a different kind from the African swine fever that has broken out in China, was found in a farm in central Japan’s… Read More »
Keep your skin clear Finally, a medicated cleansing bar that feels wonderfully fragrant and works hard to keep skin protected. The goodness of raw Shea butter ensures that your skin is hydrated and feels balanced throughout the day. Key ingredients such as aloe and sea wrack help heal skin especially affected by psoriasis or eczema.… Read More »