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11 May 2012
Doctors have found that unplanned interruptions of HIV treatment are more likely to cause viral load to become detectable than missing occasional doses.
8 May 2012
HIV charities concerned for the safety of a Mother Angelina Pirira Mwafulirwa, and her three children, if they are forcably removed to Malawi.
3 May 2012
THE number of people diagnosed with Hepatitis C in the Lothians has reached record levels. A total of 333 people were diagnosed with the condition last year – more than twice as many as a decade ago.
2 May 2012
This briefing outlines the preliminary policy stance following consultation with the HIV sector on HIV public health campaigns.
1 May 2012
HIV Scotland welcomes the Crown Office policy which provides clear guidance on how to deal with cases of HIV transmission in the judicial system.
30 April 2012
HIVinsight is an online educational initiative which has been developed by the National HIV Nursing Association (NHIVNA) and funded with an educational grant from Gilead Sciences Ltd. The aim of this online tool is to support nurses who are working towards Level 2 of the National HIV Nursing Competencies, whether working in a hospital or community setting.
30 April 2012
This article examines the consequences the phenomenon 'sexting', specifically looking at the impact it has on the security as well as psychological and social wellbeing of teens.
13 April 2012
The Gaycon Conference is taking place this year on the 25-26 of October 2012 at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The conference takes place every 2 years in Scotland and provides an opportunity to engage a wide range of professionals across Scotland on the sexual health needs of gay and bisexual men. Abstracts are now being sought from people interested in presenting or facilitating an interactive session at the conference (please see attached flyer for further details).
12 April 2012
The Condoms by Post service has now closed, thanks to everyone for their patience and support. No new orders will be processed from today. Find out more on how you can access free condoms in your area.
10 April 2012
The impact of the IB/ESA migration on Scotland’s people, communities, and services - report from the Citizens Advice Bureau.