Twice-yearly HIV drug 100% effective at preventing spread
A twice-a-year injectable drug has been shown to be 100% effective in preventing the spread of HIV, according to the first data from a clinical trial. If approved, the drug offers another preventive option and puts us a step closer to eradicating HIV. The development of once-a-day pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), drugs like Truvada and Descovy signified a […]
PrEP treatment reduces the prevalence of HIV infections
PrEP treatment can help to reduce the prevalence of HIV infections HIGHLIGHTS: Due to the continuous rise in new HIV infections, coupled with the fact that there is still no cure for the disease, public health authorities everywhere are encouraging the population to protect themselves from the virus in the following ways: by using a […]
How Effective Is PrEP for HIV and AIDS?
What Is PrEP for HIV? PrEP is medicine that helps protect you from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, which causes AIDS). It stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. How PrEP Medications Work PrEP stops HIV from taking hold in your body and spreading. If PrEP works as intended, you should not become HIV-positive. The FDA has approved two pills and one […]