Author Archives: Peter at pozhet

Zero transmissions in first two years of study

World Aids Day 2014 Getting to ZeroAt the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in March 2014,  a team of European researchers presented some exciting interim results from the Partner Study.

The interim findings show that after 2 years there are no cases of HIV transmission between couples where the positive partner has a viral load under 200 copies/ml. This was the case regardless of the type of sex (eg anal or vaginal sex). (more…)

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Change to HIV medication guidelines

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has decided to expand access to HIV antiretroviral medications to everyone who has HIV and is a resident of Australia.  Up until recently in Australia, only those with more advanced HIV or symptoms could access subsidised HIV treatment. Evidence is […]

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The Quarterly

PositiveLife is running a new event for people with HIV, family and significant others – the Quarterly. All Pozhet participants are invited to come along on Thursday evening – the 6th February. It is at Black Penny Gallery at 648 Bourke Street Surry Hills from 7pm to 10pm. Light snack and drinks […]

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Pozhet Retreat at Berry

The Pozhet Retreat at Berry is happening soon!! It is on the weekend 14th – 16th March 2014. This retreat is for heterosexual men and women and partners. The Retreat is a great way to connect with other positive people, to stay informed and to challenge yourself. The Flyer has more […]

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