In addition to the good work that the Aids Healthcare Foundation is doing to question the 'fast-tracking' of the use of Truvada as PrEP when it has so far shown such poor efficacy, a group of 55 US physicians have signed a letter, also urging the US Food And Drug Administration (FDA) to delay approval until further tests, which may take years, have been carried out.PrEP may be a great theory and Truvada may be a great drug. But there is little to get excited about yet. If effectiveness in the real world (as opposed to efficacy in carefully controlled trial contexts) can reach a reasonable level, which would be a lot higher than the unimpressive 44% found in the iPrEX study, then it will be time to consider the use of Truvada as PrEP.It's good to hear that some doctors are standing up for their patients. Others appear to be in the thrall, or in the pocket, of Big Pharma. Many AIDS and human rights activists seem to have got the wrong end of the stick on this one: people have a right to safe healthcare, not to be used as free lab-rat material.Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) involves putting HIV negative people on antiretroviral drugs (ARV) with the aim of protecting them from HIV infection. read more..
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
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Thursday, 5 April 2012
Aids Healthcare Foundation-Yeghiayan Friedman-Ahf
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By Lori Yeghiayan FriedmanAIDS Healthcare Foundation recently brought its expert brand of HIV/AIDS services to the people of the deep South when one of its AHF “Magic Johnson” mobile testing units arrived on the steps of the Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi.
The services showcased by AHF were just a preview of coming attractions. Within the year, AHF will open an AHF Healthcare Center, as well as an AHF Pharmacy and HIV testing facility in Jackson. In addition, the group—the largest global AIDS organization—will operate a mobile unit, serving Jackson and the surrounding areas, in order to provide services to hard to reach populations.More info on this story at www.aidshealth.org. read more..
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Milton Hershey School-Boarding School-Hershey Candy
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By Lori Yeghiayan FriedmanA Hershey-funded boarding school REJECTED an HIV-positive 13-year-old boy for admission, calling his status a “direct threat to the health & safety of others.”The young man is extremely disappointed in the decision and merely wants the opportunity to live his dreams, work hard and go to college. In an interview with Poz Magazine, he said: “I used to look at Hershey as if I was already one of them. I just knew I would get in because I take pride in everything I do and I keep good grades. I have nothing wrong with me, and everyone that I know, who knows me, likes me.”AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the largest global AIDS organization, is calling for a BOYCOTT of all Hershey candy. We are asking people not to buy any Hershey candy until the company speaks out against AIDS discrimination at the Milton Hershey School and facilitates the boy’s enrollment at the school. Send a message to Hershey that AIDS discrimination is NOT acceptable.Sign the petition at: http://www.change.org/petitions/no-kisses-for-hershey-end-hiv-stigma read more..
Monday, 19 March 2012
Aids Healthcare Foundation-Magic Johnson Foundation-The Premiere Screening-Downtown Los Angeles
The Magic Johnson Foundation and Aids Healthcare Foundation co-hosted the premiere screening of Espn Films’ The Announcement this past Tuesday, March 6th. This riveting documentary chronicles the untold story of basketball legend Magic Johnson’s triumphant journey living with HIV. The screening at Downtown Los Angeles’s Regal Cinemas was a star-studded event, with Magic’s friends and supporters on hand to share the moment.AHF President Michael Weinstein praised Magic, calling him a hero and an icon in the fight against AIDS: “We applaud the courage and leadership he continues to show in this battle over the years and thank ESPN Films for both pointing a lens at his remarkable life and for allowing AHF and Magic Johnson Foundation the honor of hosting the premiere of The Announcement.”Don’t miss The Announcement this Sunday, March 11th at 9:00 pm Eastern on ESPN! read more..
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Aids Healthcare Foundation-Tournament Of Roses Parade-Elizabeth Taylor
AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s “Our Champion: Elizabeth Taylor” float in the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade won the Queen’s Trophy for Best Use of Roses!Check out this time-lapse video of the float’s construction. read more..
Monday, 27 February 2012
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A truly historic day! For more information about AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s campaign to require condoms in adult films, please visit: www.aidshealth.org. read more..
Hiv Prevention-News Report-HIV
This news report details concerns over an HIV prevention pill.Tell drug maker Gilead and the FDA: There is No Magic HIV Prevention Pill!Send your eletters TODAY. Go to:www.nomagicpills.org.Your efforts are making a difference. Please re-blog. read more..
Saturday, 25 February 2012
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Condom delivery! Today in Los Angeles, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) moved about 250,000 “Love”-branded condoms to prepare for a big announcement this Monday, February 13th - which is International Condom Day. How are planning you commemorate International Condom Day? (Learn more about AHF’s “Love”-branded condoms at www.lovecondoms.org). Stay tuned for our condom announcement! read more..
Friday, 24 February 2012
Aids Drug Assistance Program-Aids Healthcare Foundation-Patient Recovery-President Obama
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HIV Treatment as Prevention Expansion of AHF services High Patient Recovery Rate at AHF Clinic Advocates Achieve AIDS Drug Price Cuts World AIDS Day Testing President Obama Increases Aid Florida AIDS Walk Had its Best Year China Agrees to Take Less & Give More U.S. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) This is a quick look back at some of the key breakthroughs, wonderful events, advocacy efforts, and growth that AIDS Healthcare Foundation and our supporters saw in 2011. (Click for more info.) read more..
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Young People-Hiv Status
More than 3,600 young people have signed up to update their HIV status through the “Update Your Status” campaign run by our friends atDo Something. If you live in the U.S. and are 25 or under, you can join the movement by signing on, getting tested and passing the message along to your friends. Refer 5 of your friends and you could win a $500 scholarship! Best of all, you’ll have done something great for your health and the health of your community. Go to: http://www.dosomething.org/status read more..
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Aids Healthcare Foundation-Milton Hershey School-Boarding School-Hershey Company
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END HIV STIGMAHershey-Funded Boarding School REJECTED an HIV-Positive 13-Year-Old Boy for Admission, Calling His Status a “Direct Threat to the Health & Safety of Others”Please join AIDS Healthcare Foundation in sending a message to the Hershey Company and the Milton Hershey School that HIV/AIDS discrimination is not acceptable.Send an e-letter to 3 Hershey Company Board Members—Robert Cavanaugh, James Mead & James Nevels—who also sit on the Milton Hershey School Trust Board, and demand that Hershey denounce this discrimination and facilitate the enrollment of the HIV-positive student at its school. Go to www.endHIVstigma.org. read more..
Sunday, 19 February 2012
Aids Healthcare Foundation-Porn Actors
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| The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has long campaigned for condom use on porn sets |
Los Angeles city lawmakers voted to require porn actors to wear condoms on set, the latest move in a battle between AIDS activists and the California-based US adult film industry. read more..
Friday, 13 January 2012
Presidential Primary Election-Sexually Transmitted Diseases-Aids Healthcare Foundation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A ballot initiative requiring Los Angeles porn actors to wear condoms has qualified to go before city voters in a presidential primary election in June, organizers said on Tuesday. America's second-largest city is home to the multibillion dollar U.S. porn industry, which health advocates say is riddled with sexually transmitted diseases. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation said the city clerk certified the over 71,000 signatures it helped collect, far more than the 41,000 needed for the ballot initiative. ... read more..
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