lgbtiq health
#AskDocQ: Is PrEP Driving Up The Rate Of STIs?
Last time, the Doc reported some major research findings presented at the recent HIV conference she attended in Boston. This time, Brisbane LGBTIQ health specialist Dr Fiona Bisshop concludes her round up of some of the key topics. Vaccine Progress There is no doubt that a vaccine is essential if we are ever going to …
DocQ: News From The Boston HIV Conference
I’m finally over the jetlag and have caught up (mostly) with clinical duties, so here is my brief summary of the key messages from the Boston HIV conference I attended. There’s a lot to cover, so I will focus on the most important and interesting areas. New Drugs for HIV Treatment The new single tablet …
LGBTIQ Teenagers Who Hide Their Sexuality At A Higher Risk Of Suicide, Study Says
A new study has warned of just how dangerous it can be for LGBTIQ young people to hide their sexuality. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that 46% of the closeted teenagers reported suicidal thoughts or behaviours, compared to 22% of those who were open about their sexuality. The researchers …