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Respiratory problems and bronchitis more common in people with HIV

There are higher rates of poor respiratory health in people ageing with HIV than in carefully matched HIV-negative people, with symptoms strongly associated with worse mental health and quality of life. Professor Caroline Sabin presented these data from the POPPY study to the virtual British HIV Association (BHIVA) conference yesterday. Higher rates of respiratory problems,… Read More »

UK: Black people less likely to be engaged in HIV care, with more cases of viral rebound

There are ethnic disparities in relation to two key indicators of the quality of HIV care, but there are no differences in viral suppression within a year of starting treatment, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan told the virtual British HIV Association (BHIVA) conference yesterday. Although the differences are not large, dealing with them is necessary if the… Read More »

More virus in Victoria, authorities warn

Victoria has recorded no new cases of coronavirus for a fourth consecutive day as police clashed with anti-lockdown protesters, arresting over 400 people. Despite Tuesday’s COVID-19 feat, health authorities believe there are still undetected cases in the state. Victoria’s Commander of Testing Jeroen Weimar warns of a “long road ahead” before the state can return… Read More »

Lakme Fashion Week 2020: Diana Penty Turns Showstopper for Disha Patil and We Can’t Decide if the Collection is More Gorgeous or the Muse (View Pics)

This is the first virtual LFW that we are witnessing and honestly, the response for which has been underwhelming. With barely-there showstoppers and little excitement, the annual Lakme Fashion Show event in Mumbai has received a lukewarm response and while collections have certainly come out stunning, the discussion about the same has been restricted. On… Read More »