STAT

HIV self-testing is easy, effective — and underutilized

Assoumou is an infectious diseases physician-scientist at Boston Medical Center. Miller is a research data associate within Dr. Assoumou’s I-CARE (Infectious Complications Assessment and Research) lab ...
Rolling Out

Non-reactive HIV test might not mean what you think

Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...
The Conversation

HIV self‑test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended HIV self-test kits as a way for people to ...
Rolling Out

When your negative HIV test means you need another

Receiving a non-reactive HIV test result brings immense relief for most people, but understanding what this outcome truly means requires more than a simple celebration. While a negative result ...
WHYY

As Philly health providers push HIV testing, advocates stress the role of syringe services programs to keep infections down

Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city. Kareem Mims, prevention health care coordinator ...

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states—religious exemption laws decrease HIV testing

An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow health care providers—including doctors, nurses, and ...

New Billboards Tout AHF as Top HIV Provider, Promote STD Testing

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched two new national billboard and outdoor advertising campaigns. The first, "America's #1 HIV Provider, " celebrates AHF as the largest HIV care provider, ...