POZ July/August 2023
POZ July/August 2023
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.
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Features
I Stopped Taking My HIV Pills
Long-acting injectables made Josh Kruger rethink HIV treatment, activism and the size of his butt.
Going Long
Long-acting therapies are the future of HIV treatment and prevention.
2023 HIV Drug Chart
This quick-reference chart compares antiretroviral (ARV) options for the treatment of HIV, including adult dosing and dietary restrictions.
Editor’s Letter
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Do I really want to take a chance with injectables?
POZ Q & A
Coming Out as Cured
Marc Franke is part of an exclusive circle of people cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant.
POZ Planet
Studying HIV Among Women in the South
Two projects in Alabama explore why they’re more vulnerable.
FDA Eases Blood Donation Rules for MSM
But people who use PrEP cannot donate.
Training HIV Behavioral Scientists
A new University of Miami program combats inequities.
Tallying U.S. Mpox Deaths
Black gay men with AIDS were most affected.
Russian Prisoners Join War Against Ukraine
About 20% of prisoner recruits have HIV.
Everyday – July/August 2023
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
The Mifepristone Decision
Positive Women’s Network–USA (PWN-USA) connects attacks on transgender people, reproductive rights and PrEP in a blog post.
Nutrition & Fitness
Carrot & Orange Soup
It’s light, a little sweet and very soothing.
Try Green Exercise
Whether it’s walking, jogging, cycling or swimming, head outdoors and reap the benefits of going green.
Research Notes
Prevention: PrEP for Women
There were no new HIV diagnoses among women with consistent daily adherence and only one among those with consistently high adherence.
Treatment: Back on Track
Check out the latest clinical trials
Cure: Dual CRISPR
Researchers tested a dual CRISPR approach in mice with humanlike immune cells.
Concerns: Sleep Problems
Sleep disturbances can affect daily functioning, long-term health and overall quality of life.
Care & Treatment
Statin Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
A large body of research has shown that people living with HIV are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
U.S. Meets Perinatal HIV Elimination Goals
The risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission fell below 1% for the first time in 2019.
Do Natural Controllers Need Treatment?
Untreated HIV may result in persistent immune activation and inflammation that can lead to a wide range of health problems.
HIV Among Trans Men
Research on HIV among transgender people has historically been scarce.
Heroes
The Importance of Prioritizing Equity
Medical activism has consistently been at the center of Chloe Orkin’s career.
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