Pre-exposure prophylaxis and primary care
Despite the increasing evidence of the effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a HIV prevention strategy, its usefulness is rarely reported in the general practice literature.1 HIV infection remains a major public health concern worldwide and it is men who have sex with men (MSM) that carry a disproportionate amount of the disease burden.2
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention: Safety Concerns [PDF]
Available evidence supports the efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in decreasing the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among high-risk individuals, especially when used in combination with other behavioural preventive methods. Safety concerns about PrEP present challenges in the implementation and use of PrEP.
Tetteh, Raymond A +5 more
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The utility of efavirenz-based prophylaxis against HIV infection. A systems pharmacological analysis [PDF]
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is considered one of the five “pillars” by UNAIDS to reduce HIV transmission. Moreover, it is a tool for female self-protection against HIV, making it highly relevant to sub-Saharan regions, where women have the highest ...
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Syndemics and the PrEP Cascade: Results from a Sample of Young Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men. [PDF]
Young Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) are a highly vulnerable population for HIV infection. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a novel biomedical HIV prevention tool that may aid in reducing the disparity in HIV incidence among Latino MSM. However,
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The art of HIV elimination: past and present science [PDF]
Introduction: Remarkable strides have been made in controlling the HIV epidemic, although not enough to achieve epidemic control. More recently, interest in biomedical HIV control approaches has increased, but substantial challenges with the HIV cascade ...
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A Mathematical Model for HIV/AIDS Under Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
HIV/AIDS has a strong impact on society, the economy, and health. Early diagnosis of cases, adherence to treatment, and prevention are important factors in controlling the epidemic in the population.
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Evaluating the impact of policies recommending PrEP to subpopulations of men and transgender women who have sex with men based on demographic and behavioral risk factors. [PDF]
IntroductionDeveloping guidelines to inform the use of antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention in resource-limited settings must necessarily be informed by considering the resources and infrastructure needed for PrEP delivery ...
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Bezza Ademe,1 Eyob Ketema Bogale,2 Tadele Fentabil Anagaw2 1Department of Nursing, Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; 2Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, School of Public Health, College of ...
Ademe B, Bogale EK, Anagaw TF
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The history and evolution of the clinical effectiveness of haemophilia type a treatment: a systematic review. [PDF]
First evidence of cases of haemophilia dates from ancient Egypt, but it was when Queen Victoria from England in the 19th century transmitted this illness to her descendants, when it became known as the "royal disease".
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The Democratic Biopolitics of PrEP [PDF]
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a relatively new drug-based HIV prevention technique and an important means to lower the HIV risk of gay men who are especially vulnerable to HIV.
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