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25.01.2022 It is with a profoundly heavy heart that IAS - International AIDS Society today mourns the passing of Timothy Ray Brown, the first person to be cured of HIV. https://www.iasociety.org//IAS-bids-sad-farewell-to-Timoth

25.01.2022 A surge in gonorrhoea transmission rates among young people in Adelaide has been blamed on dating apps including Tinder, and could be an early indicator of a likely rise in other sexually transmitted infections, researchers say. https://www.abc.net.au//rise-in-gonorrhoea-sti-tr/12299724

24.01.2022 Today we had our first PLG after a long hiatus and 25 community members attended. It was amazing! The peer networking and caring was wonderful. Our new chef provided a excellent lunch and dessert. Community members were able to access fresh fruit and vegetables to take home from Foodbank. It was fantastic to see all our peers after seven months of no connection. The room was buzzing with conversation!! Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to the dedicated team of volunteers and staff. - Kath

23.01.2022 Dr Anthony Fauci talks about the early days of the #HIV/AIDS epidemic, and his career changing moment in 1981, on Episode 1 of #HIVunmuted. Listen to the full episode at hivunmuted.iasociety.org by the IAS - International AIDS Society.

23.01.2022 This Wednesday is the candles for Compassion Vigil, in support of voluntary euthanasia laws for South Australia. Andrew Denton and Cosi will be speaking, and asking MPs to support the legislation. Where: The steps of Parliament House, Adelaide... When: 5.30 - 6.30pm Wednesday 26 May 2021 From their event page: - You don't need to sign up, just turn up! All welcome. - If you can, wear something red. - Electric tealights and placards will be provided.

21.01.2022 In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the mystery why some people living with HIV could still be showing detectable HIV virus in their blood tests, despite adherence to antiretroviral medication. https://scienceblog.com/518891/study-solves-an-hiv-mystery/

20.01.2022 It is important we have accurate information to help us make decisions that impact on our health.See link below. https://theconversation.com/not-sure-about-the-pfizer-vacci

20.01.2022 Feeling a little forgetful? Tired? Trouble concentrating? Yes, ‘brain fog’ is a real thing, although it is not formally recognised as a medical or psychological condition. Don't worry, you aren't the only one during this #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.smh.com.au//are-you-suffering-from-covid-brain

20.01.2022 I am supporting this.It will be interesting.Hope to see you there.

20.01.2022 Did you know Positive Life SA has a website? We’re going to update the website soon, and welcome your input to help us out! Please look through our links on the Links Tab, and tell us in the comments below which links are outdated, which can be removed, and what services or organisations you think could be useful for people living with HIV in South Australia. http://www.positivelifesa.org.au/

17.01.2022 This Friday 16th October come join your poz peers! After 7 months we are re-commencing our Positive Lounge Gathering (PLG) at 57 Hyde Street from 11am-1pm. Great company, great food and great massage or just drop in to get out of the house. Looking forward to catching up and welcoming everyone back. SAMESH SHINE SA SA Health

16.01.2022 A new exciting website to check out. https://mobile.twitter.com/LTU_Sex_Health

16.01.2022 Our friends over at Positive Life NSW are running a year long campaign 'HIV is Everyone's Business'. Whether we’re living with HIV or not, today, HIV is everyone’s business. To view the A4 page or the flyer check out the links at https://www.positivelife.org.au//hiv-is-everyones-business/

15.01.2022 Positive Life NSW has published a blog post offering some tips and strategies you might like to use to stay connected and well in this 'new normal'. Please feel welcome to share if this is useful to you. SAMESH SHINE SA https://www.positivelife.org.au//embracing-the-new-normal.

15.01.2022 Half a million Australians suffering debilitating diseases or chronic pain could soon get their hands on medicinal cannabis, which has been notoriously difficult to access. https://www.news.com.au///451aefd09a41c0dad5be6af4baa146cb

14.01.2022 Our friends over at Positive Life NSW offer some tips and strategies to stay connected and well in this 'new normal'. #COVID19 https://www.positivelife.org.au//embracing-the-new-normal. SAMESH SHINE SA

13.01.2022 Both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines induce immunity but in different ways. They both deliver the instructions for how to make a target on the virus for our immune system to recognise the spike protein. https://theconversation.com/the-oxford-vaccine-has-unique-a The Conversation

13.01.2022 Did you know that nurse practitioners (NPs) in Australia are now eligible to prescribe s100 medicines for the treatment of HIV, hep B & hep C & some have started integrating s100 prescribing in to their routine patient care. Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

11.01.2022 While research has show that people living with HIV do not have an increased risk of hearing loss, adults living with HIV may benefit from a careful baseline auditory processing assessment, which can provide an important benchmark to monitor their auditory-cognitive performance over time. https://journals.lww.com//How_HIV_Disrupts_the_Hearing_Bra

09.01.2022 See you all at lunch

06.01.2022 Friday 21st May see you at PLG for community peer networkingFriday 21st May see you at PLG for community peer networking

05.01.2022 PLSA would like to reach out to our community in Victoria. We are thinking of you all during this 4 th lockdown and know you will grow stronger. Our love and positive vibes are with you all.Take care.PLSA would like to reach out to our community in Victoria. We are thinking of you all during this 4 th lockdown and know you will grow stronger. Our love and positive vibes are with you all.Take care.

05.01.2022 Poz Lounge Gathering (PLG) is back for the end of 2020! Come join the PLHIV community in Adelaide, with monthly catch ups and lunch.

04.01.2022 Check out the latest COVID-19 ToolKit Newsletter by our friends from Positive Life NSW. A regular update of practical resources, tools and strategies for people living with HIV around a theme every fortnight. https://www.positivelife.org.au///PLNSW-ToolKit-200925.pdf

03.01.2022 Timothy Ray Brown, also known as 'The Berlin Patient', the first person cured of #HIV is in hospice care with his partner at his side. His health has been in freefall for the last six months, with a recurrence of leukaemia that has invaded his spine and brain. https://marksking.com/my-fabu/timothy-ray-brown-great-love/

02.01.2022 Positive Life NSW has published a blog post offering some tips and strategies you might like to use to stay connected and well in this 'new normal'. Please feel welcome to share if this is useful to you. SAMESH SHINE SA https://www.positivelife.org.au//embracing-the-new-normal.

01.01.2022 A combination of two long-acting injectable antiretrovirals taken once a month maintained viral suppression in over 90% of previously untreated people, according to results from the phase III FLAIR and ATLAS studies presented at #HIVGlasgow https://www.aidsmap.com//long-acting-injectables-work-with

01.01.2022 Friday 16th October will be the return of our monthly Friday 11-1pm Positive Lounge Gathering. All welcome and Paul has kindly agreed to cook for the community. So after months of isolation and not feeling connected please come and join us. Hugh will be back with massage and of course being COVID-19 aware and safe with social distancing will be paramount. Reminder to bring a shopping bag as items from the Foodbank will be available for your pantry. Looking forward to catching up and making sure we are all okay and of course peer networking. If you're new to SA or just visiting you are welcome to drop in. See you at SAMESH 57 Hyde Street Adelaide. Stay safe.