Hugging HIV and STIs is therapeutic #STIHIV2025 @stihiv2025.org @syphilis-sleuth.bsky.social @drjenellstewart.bsky.social

Analysis finds doxyPEP reduces antibiotic use for STIs Researchers in Italy observed a significant reduction in antibiotic use for sexually transmitted infections after the targeted introduction of doxyPEP. www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...

During the rollout of the COVID vaccines, the lack of testing - combined with a raft of misinformation - led many pregnant women to not get vaccinated. @propublica.org wrote this in 2022, but it's just as relevant now with RFK Jr's CDC changing recommendations for the vaccine.

“And I’m like, what do you mean, you ‘do your own research’? You running a double-blind study in your living room, dawg?” - A guy walking ahead of me with his friends on a NYC sidewalk in 2021, also my favorite overheard dialogue of the entire pandemic

"The cuts at NIH have just been devastating. All this work that’s been done — and remains to be done — it just comes to a standstill."

🧪 #ScienceSky and #AcademicSky: We’re trying to learn more about the real-life scope and impact of the Trump administration terminating NIH grants. Here's how you can help our reporting 👇

NIH Cancels Funding For Dozens Of HIV Studies #IDSky #MedSky www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/h...

HHS abruptly cuts $12B+ in public health grants, halting funding for infectious disease surveillance, mental health, and addiction care. States now face layoffs, stalled outbreak responses & major gaps in essential services. #PublicHealth #IDSky

We’re dealing with a control-F problem. Someone found a word that they didn’t like and then indiscriminately shut down a huge amount of important science that will directly impact the American people. #IDSky

Strong words from my brilliant colleague @anuhazramd.bsky.social concerning the NIH HIV cuts. Read the whole article here #SaveHIVFunding #HIVSky #IDSky @hivma.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/h...

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Sudden NIH grant terminations lack economic or ethical considerations. Our ATN-173/HPTN-115 protocol (STI prevention for women) has been rigorously preparing ~2 years to launch in April. What was broken in a day will take months to rebuild. We owe it to adolescents and women to not give up. #IDSky

A reminder from Rebecca Denison, fear is a reaction, courage is a decision. She also begged rightfully to not preemptively bend the knee, and that silence = death. #CROI2025 #ActUp

The people of Kenya contributed key evidence that PrEP prevents HIV. In Kenya last week I saw beloved clinics like DREAMS, North Star, etc closed. The remaining clinics’ PrEP supplies expire in June without a plan for new shipments. We have come too far to not prioritize PrEP access! #PEPFAR #USAID

Event-driven PrEP works to prevent HIV among cisgender men and data suggestions that on-demand dosing may be an option regardless of sex or gender. Should dosing strategies differ depending on anatomic site of exposure?

📣 LAST CHANCE! ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED: Jan 13, 2025 (23:59 EST)! Be part of #STIHIV2025 World Congress 🌎 in Montreal (July 26-30)! ✅ Showcase research ✅ Apply for scholarships ✅ Join global experts advancing #SexualHealthforAll Submit now: stihiv2025.org/abstract/

On International Sex Workers Day, a reminder that the health & safety of people involved in #sexwork is a #publichealth issue. Decriminalizing #sexwork has been associated w/ ⬇️ violence against sex workers & ⬇️rate of sexually transmitted infections. #DecrimNow #ISWD #ISWD2024

Trans Day of Remembrance is today. A reminder trans people have always existed and will always exist. They are beautiful, they deserve respect, healthcare, and rights.