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#DoxyPEP prevented STIs in gay men, but Jenell Stewart reports this was not the case for cisgender women. May be due to differing drug concentrations in vaginal/cervical vs rectal tissue or low adherence. We’ve seen something similar with TDF/FTC PrEP for women. #CROI2023
Here's my report for @eBARnews on the #doxyPEP study in gay & bi men & trans women presented last year.
ebar.com/story.php?3193…
Jennell Stewart (@drjenellstewart): "Stigma is a major issue regarding sexual health, STIs & HIV. It needs to be addressed if were going to make progress in this area." #DoxyPEP presenters at #CROI2023
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Since it's that time of year, here's a selection of some of my favorite articles I wrote in 2022.
My main focus is #HIV. Here, for @pozmagazine, a look at advances in antiretroviral treatment & prospects for a functional cure. 1/
poz.com/article/long-w…
For @aidsmap, a report from #AIDS2022 about a 5th person cured of #HIV after a stem cell transplant. (The 4th such case was reported earlier in the year at #CROI2022/#CROI22). 2/

aidsmap.com/news/aug-2022/…
I did a couple articles on #HIV vaccines, which remain elusive. But mRNA technology is advancing that effort & also showing promise for cancer vaccines. 3/

cancerhealth.com/article/mrna-r…
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.@ProfSharonLewin #AIDS2022 media briefing: As we face the COVID pandemic & ongoing humanitarian crises, we need to refocus attention on the global #HIV/#AIDS response. 1/
Annie Luetkemeyer (@annielue, @UCSF): doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is safe & highly effective strategy for reducing sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) among men who have sex with men (MSM) & transgender women (TGW). 2/
66% reduction in STIs among MSM & TGW taking #HIV #PrEP, 62% reduction among HIV+ MSM & TGW. Analysis of doxycycline resistance & effect on gut microbiome is ongoing. #AIDS2022 3/
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