Leading paediatrician, Dr Hermione Lyall of London told the British HIV Association (BHIVA) conference last week that although risk of HIV transmission when breast feeding was very low when viral load was supressed, there was not yet enough evidence to recommend “undetectable = untransmittable” (U=U). Dr Lyall recommended taking a harm reduction approach for women who wanted to breastfeed. (more…)
The next Pozhet Drop-In will be held on Wednesday 1st November from 2-4pm, at Redfern Health Centre, 103 Redfern Street, Redfern For more information or to RSVP, call our Freecall number 1800 812 404 or email Pozhet on pozhet@pozhet.org.au, or just drop in. Free tea and coffee, […]
Do You Need An HIV Test? The home HIV test, Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test is a new, free, easy, and confidential test you can do at home. You order the test online, take a few drops of blood from your finger and return the […]
The most recent Aidsmap HIV update is available and can be read at http://www.aidsmap.com/page/3168552. There is a particularly interesting article about how people living with HIV who are over 50 define successful ageing. Canadian researchers interviewed 10 women and 14 men over an 18 month period and the key themes which […]
The scientific proof that people with HIV who have an undetectable viral load are not infectious, is gaining ground – more and more organisations and health professionals are embracing this message. The Well Project have endorsed the U=U campaign, saying: “We believe the U=U campaign is an […]
