Monday, October 29, 2018

International Generic PrEP Tested – All Samples Showed Effective PrEP

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Huge kudos to the team at Prepster.info – a PrEP advocacy group in the UK who worked with The Terrence Higgins Trust to test the quality of multiple generic PrEP tablets sold by six online generic PrEP pharmacies. What were the outcomes? I’ll let the team at Prepster tell you: What online PrEP pharmacies were ... Read more

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Post Exposure Prophylaxis – PEP Available In Melbourne’s CBD

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If you have had a potential exposure to HIV, PEP or Post Exposure Prophylaxis, a medical treatment to prevent HIV infection is available with Dr George Forgan-Smith at Collins Street Medical Centre. If you have had a HIV exposure PEP or Post Exposure Prophylaxis can help prevent HIV infection. Common ways to be exposed to ... Read more

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Sunday, June 10, 2018

PrEP Consent Now Updated And Translated Into 26 Languages!

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Wow! What a weekend… I’ve been locked away working on helping ensure that PrEP is an international language! The PrEP consent video is now updated to meet the current 2018 guidelines but more exciting is that they have been translated into 26 different languages including captions on the video! Check it out 🙂 Now while ... Read more

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Slight Differences In Colour With Generic PrEP In Australia

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Hey guys. It’s Dr. George here, and I’ve had a few inquiry from patients as well as people mentioning online, so I thought I’d make a quick video just to explain and answer these questions. PrEP now that it’s available on the PBS. There have been some concerns about a change in the colour and ... Read moreSlight Differences In Colour With Generic PrEP In Australia

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Do I Still Need Regular PrEP screening now Truvada is on the PBS?

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Just received the question about whether PrEP protocols are going to change now that PrEP medications are covered under the Australian PBS? To answer the question, no. All people on PrEP will still need regular STI screening and health checks every 3 months. It’s important to get a quarterly appointment with your doctor for a ... Read moreDo I Still Need Regular PrEP screening now Truvada is on the PBS?

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

What Is The Difference Between PrEP and TAsP?

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Hey, guys. It’s Dr. George here. Today I’ve been asked the question: What is the difference between treatment as prevention and PrEP? These are two important concepts when it comes to HIV, but also HIV prevention. It is important that people are aware of the differences between the two. PrEP is pre-exposure prophylaxis, a single […]

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Great New Educational Campaign U = U

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Hey Guys & Gals, just wanted to share this great new educational campaign created in collaboration between The Institute Of Many and Dynamix International. Reinforcing the message that U = U When HIV is Undetectable, then it’s Untransmittable. Zero risk, and that’s a fact. While the evidence has been out for a long time we know […]

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

Taking PrEP When Travelling Overseas

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In this video I wanted to explain the best way to take PrEP when travelling, in particular when you are crossing time zones. As noted in previous videos, Truvada for PrEP is a robust treatment and occasional changes in time of dosing will not have a major impact on it’s protection against HIV. I recommend […]

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