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27 August 2020

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PrEP use does not worsen mental health outcomes, finds Amsterdam study

Dutch study finds no evidence to suggest PrEP use increases mental health issues – and may actually help reduce sexual compulsivity and drug-misuse.

21 April 2020

HIV treatment and weight gain

Newer type of HIV drug linked to weight gain

People on integrase inhibitors found to gain more weight on average than those on other treatment regimens

17 January 2020

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HIV infections continue to fall in UK thanks to testing and treatment

UK efforts to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 are advancing, but challenges remain around reaching those undiagnosed and those diagnosed late.