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All time high in drug-related deaths in England and Wales

Gary Hart August 16, 2019

New data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering England and Wales shows that deaths from drug poisonings in 2018 were at the highest rate since records began in 1993 and 16% higher than 2017.

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MPs slam “cavalier” detention system

Besi Besemar March 22, 2019

NAT (National AIDS Trust) issue guide to improve detainee HIV care. NAT and HIV clinicians at BHIVA (British HIV Association) have produced new guidance (last published in 2009) that supports staff in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) and local HIV services to deliver good care.

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First long-acting HIV treatment injections pass trial 

Gary Hart March 11, 2019

Injections, that could one day be an alternative to daily pills for people living with HIV, have been shown to be effective in maintaining viral suppression, bringing them one step closer to market.

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“Sexual health crisis unfolding before our eyes” say National AIDS Trust

Besi Besemar September 30, 2018

The British HIV Association (BHIVA) and British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) release new data from surveys showing widespread agreement among clinicians across the country that the standard of HIV and sexual health services is significantly deteriorating across the UK.

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Study suggests routine HIV test is offered at GP surgery for new patients

Besi Besemar July 31, 2017

A new study published in the Lancet today shows that HIV testing on registration with GPs in areas with a high prevalence of HIV is cost-effective, and even cost saving.

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