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Read the guide online. Download PDF Order free print copies. The 10th edition of this guide to includes significant changes that make PrEP easier to take. This is an exciting time for PrEP. Everyone who can benefit from PrEP in the …

The following selected slide sets from over 60 community workshops and other talks were produced by i-Base advocates. These are free to use for any non-commercial application. When third-party slides are used these remain the copyright of the original author. …

Factsheet on mpox (monkeypox): prevention, treatment, vaccines…

Pocket leaflets refers to reduced 200-word versions of the full i-Base guides, printed as pocket-sized leaflets. Pocket ART online Pocket side effects guide online Pocket pregnancy and HIV Pocket PrEP leaflet Pocket PrEP for women Pocket HIV and hepatitis C

Pocket ART: a small pocket leaflet about ART Pocket size guide to ART – PDF download (May 2023) Order free printed copy. Pocket ART links Adherence tips – information about taking meds. ART choice – your choice for your treatment Side …

Contents online Non-technical HTB summary – TO COME Download HTB12 – December 2023 – PDF file Subscribe to HTB by email Welcome to the last edition of HTB for 2023: a double issue with a diverse range of reports, but also the …

Drug interactions between antiretroviral drugs and other medications are complicated. This is a specialist area, often with limited research. The following sites include drug-interaction resources. Liverpool University HIV drug interaction site This is the leading global HIV resource that includes …

Hundreds of different HIV organisations work globally on treatment advocacy issues. Some of the groups that work on an international level and which are membership-based are listed below. AfroCAB Network of community treatment activists across Africa. AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition …

Every day, thousands of other people will be finding out they are HIV positive. Sometimes HIV is easier to mange if you know a other people in a similar situation. Some people like to do this face-to-face but itis also …

Research is essential if we are to understand more about HIV. We need research to get better and safer treatments, a vaccine and a cure. HIV research has expanded knowledge about many other areas of medicine. this includes huge advances …

Confidentiality After you find out you are HIV positive, only you, your doctor and other health workers involved in your care, will know about your results. Health workers cannot tell anyone about your results without your permission, They cannot tell …

i-Base produces resources based on evidence from clinical research. This research can range from single case reports to large randomised studies. We also produce materials to support community involvement in research. HIV research has developed through the involvement of many interest …

The following community-based websites include treatment news and reports. poz.com US site linked to POZ magazine that includes resources, online discussions and treatment news. aidsmap.com UK site with a large database of mainly technical news articles. thebody.com US site with …

As an advocate it is important to know your history both in your own country and globally. History can put local issues in context. If you know what went before you can have confidence that the future can be as …

After you test HIV positive, your doctor will run a few other tests. HIV test for recent infection (RITA, STARHS) In the UK, another type of HIV test can help know whether this is a recent infection (within the last …

Knowing where to find information is essential. Many of these resources are the same as those for health professionals. i-Base resistance course Treatment guidelines Online calculators Drug interactions Professional links Conference calendar Drug resistance Clinical trials Online journals

This online course is a resource for treatment advocates who want to learn about HIV and drug resistance. Although it was produced in 2014, the same principles explain drug resistance in 2023, It is also a reference for HIV positive …

Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs. See: atherosclerosis

coronary heart disease (CHD) refers to the three main arteries that supply blood from the heart. A coronary by-pass is a surgical operation to provide a new route for blood to reach the heart when coronary arteries become blocked.