Can we retire the term 'full blown AIDS'? Like what does it even mean?? And while we're at it, just say advanced HIV, much more patient centered and trauma informed

A reminder there are still young people presenting with advanced HIV in the era of HIV PrEP (up to 99% effective in preventing HIV) and U=U (undetectable = untransmittable). Test regularly, increase access to PrEP, and decrease stigma against HIV and sex. #StopHIVTogether

It’s National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness day. Young people have sex,so they need to be provided all the information they need in order to make decisions about their sexual health, including regular screening for STIs and HIV if they have new sex partners #StopHIVTogether #NYHAAD

Kudos to Dr. Joe Cherabie for keeping the spotlight on syphilis – this ancient disease is back in full force, let’s make it ancient again!  Stop syphilis.
idsociety.org/science-speaks…

On IDSA’s & HIV Medicine Association’s Science Speaks blog: HIVMA Board member Joseph Cherabie, MD, MSc, (@JncherabieMD) provides a front-line perspective on the surge in syphilis cases and shares practical tips and related resources for clinicians. idsociety.org/science-speaks…

Great article from an amazing colleague Ace Robinson (he/él/il/ele) about rising syphilis rates featuring interviews from some great STI peeps and myself!

CDC STD #STITwitter

IDSA & HIVMA are disappointed & alarmed that Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act criminalizing #LGBTQ individuals & their right to organize, educate & advocate. Read our full response: bit.ly/4aHWjqn

The 7 keys to sexual health messaging in HIV prevention bit.ly/3IOKByQ #LetsStopHIVTogether via Joseph Cherabie MD, MSc 🏳️‍🌈 (He/They)

And another piece about the increasing rates of syphilis and the need for continued funding of public health and local health depts!

‘Underfunded, understaffed': Advocates warn more aid is needed to combat sexually transmitted infections nationaljournal.com/s/724646/under…

This was a fun one, 'The great imitator strikes again!'

HIVMA Board member Joseph Cherabie, MD, MSc (Joseph Cherabie MD, MSc 🏳️‍🌈 (He/They)), provides a front-line perspective on the surge in syphilis cases and shares practical tips for clinicians. idsociety.org/science-speaks… via IDSA HIV Medicine Association

Also Easter and trans day of visibility coinciding has nothing to do with politics, it’s literally how calendars work…

Trans people exist, not only that they deserve every right to exist as their most authentic selves just like anyone else. On #TransDayOfVisibility let’s not forget that

Listen to my brilliant friends!!! NNPTC

Although #PrEP use has increased, disparities remain.

To #EndHIVEpidemic , we need to ensure equal access to #HIV prevention and care for everyone.

Read more key findings from the HIV Surveillance Report: bit.ly/3PhVzRE

On National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, let us remember to work with our Native communities while also recognizing their rights. Tribal health services are AMAZING partners and have always been on the forefront of innovation for HIV testing. #NNHAAD #StopHIVTogether

Listen to my brilliant friend Anu Hazra when it comes to DoxyPEP!

Superb comprehensive analysis of HIV incidence, adherence, and drug resistance with TDF/FTC PrEP, now in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Data derived from 17,274 (!) participants in prospective studies.

If you're looking for the best citation for these issues, here it is!
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#CROI2024 finished last week in Denver, but for those who missed it, here's a Really Rapid Review.

It starts by missing Sébastien Poulin's preview, and finishes looking back at the previous Denver CROI, for old time's sake.

In between, #CROI2024 highlights!
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