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Welcome from UNAIDS for new tool for HIV prevention for gay men and other men who have sex with men and trangender women

Michael McFarland Campbell

Ground-breaking new study shows the efficacy of a long-acting injectable to prevent HIV UNAIDS has warmly welcomed the announcement that the long-acting injectable cabotegravir is safe and effective in preventing HIV among gay men and other men who have sex … Continue reading Welcome from UNAIDS for new tool for HIV prevention for gay men and other men who have sex with men and trangender women

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Corona virus (COVID-19) and HIV – update from the British HIV Association (BHIVA)

Michael McFarland Campbell

https://www.bhiva.org/BHIVA-statement-on-COVID-19?fbclid=IwAR2cBtu618RQUey-lstZjxVY2SfAqOBNWpWNp8-7GVb-Wj-vnroSGQMsU4M Continue reading Corona virus (COVID-19) and HIV – update from the British HIV Association (BHIVA)

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The NHS and coronavirus

Michael McFarland Campbell

Whilst I do not live in the UK currently, I do share the love of the NHS that unites people living in the UK like nothing else can. But it would be nothing without the incredible people – doctors, nurses, paramedics, midwives, cleaners and many more – that work selflessly and tirelessly, day in and day out, to make sure we can all access free, life-saving care whenever we need it. If you agree, join me in signing the Scram News open letter to say thank you to NHS staff, especially during the coronavirus outbreak: Thanks! Continue reading The NHS and coronavirus

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GP appointment

Michael McFarland Campbell

This morning I had an appointment with my GP. Thanks to the COVID-19 precautions, the waiting room was rather quiet. When I got into the surgery, there were further precautions as the seats for patients were on the far side of the room from the doctor. I have to say that this seems to be very sensible to try to contain the Coronavirus. Maybe we will see this continue into the future. My GP, having taken my blood pressure, reckoned that it was still a little high so has upped the Amlode prescription for this to 10 mg per day. … Continue reading GP appointment