HIV and syphilis on the rise in north Queensland
Cairns appears to be the current centre of both infections.
Posts tagged Dr Darren Russell
Significant uptake of rapid testing in Queensland sees expansion of services to the Gold Coast
THE increasing success of rapid HIV testing across Queensland will see an expansion of services to the Gold Coast as HIV Foundation Queensland (HIVFQ) records a …
Brisbane community forum hears case for PrEP as statewide trial begins
Queensland gay men will soon have the chance to participate in a state-wide PrEP trial starting in June. The details were provided at a community forum held this week, which also tackled questions and issues surrounding the latest HIV prevention measures available.
Drug-resistant gonorrhoea outbreak would likely hit gay community first
SEXUAL health expert warns an outbreak of drug-resistant gonorrhoea would be likely to hit Australia’s gay community first, as Australian and New Zealand sexual health clinics …
Caution urged in Queensland HIV notification “spike” response
RECENT reports of a “dramatic spike” in HIV notifications in Queensland have prompted experts to urge caution about misinterpreting results and jumping to conclusions, instead …
Brisbane school needlestick injury media reporting criticised
The AFAO is among other community and government HIV and AIDS organisations that has criticised mainstream media reporting of a Brisbane school student finding and injuring himself with a needlestick as generating “fear”.
Key findings in the Queensland Gay Periodic Health Survey
SUBSTANTIAL shifts in condom usage rates among men who have sex with men (MSM), the growing popularity of mobile applications and a lacklustre result in …
New HIV medication’s PBS listing welcomed
THE HIV Foundation Queensland has welcomed moves made by the Australian Government to subsidise a new HIV medication along with the decision to reduce restrictions …
New key appointments for Queensland HIV Foundation
THE HIV Foundation Queensland has appointed a new chief executive and a new Indigenous HIV awareness and prevention officer. Successful business manager and operator Tony …
HIV experts tackle early treatment message in Brisbane
THE earlier treatment of HIV and the advantages of regular and rapid testing were the keynote topics facing a gathering of specialist clinicians in Brisbane …