CNN

Black Americans still struggle to access PrEP, a medication that could lower HIV rates in the community

After nearly a decade of working as an advocate for HIV and AIDS treatment, Michael Chancley said he came to a sobering realization. “Seeing that people who look like me, who hang out at the same ...
NPR

Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know

A couple of years ago, Matthew Hurley got the kind of text people fear. It said: "When was the last time you were STD tested?" Someone Hurley had recently had unprotected sex with had just tested ...
WebMD

Apretude for HIV Pre-Exposure Prevention (PrEP)

Apretude is a medicine approved by the FDA in 2021 to reduce the risk of contracting HIV through sexual contact, also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is used to prevent the transmission ...
Medscape

Real-world Study Finds PrEP Effective at Preventing HIV

HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition, a study has confirmed. Research led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital ...
The Hill

‘Transformative’ HIV PrEP shot slowly overcomes cost hurdles

HIV/AIDS activists heralded the approval of a new twice-yearly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication last year, but these celebrations were tempered by insurers’ reluctance to cover its ...
The Conversation

Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight – homing in on disparities can help get care to those who need it most

As the globe marks another World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, it’s crucial to both acknowledge the significant strides made in the global battle against HIV and recognize the persistent challenges that remain.