Final HIV Prevention Research Highlights from HIV R4P 2018 | HIV.gov

Final HIV Prevention Research Highlights from HIV R4P 2018 | HIV.gov

HIV R4P attendees mingle at a poster session.
Credit: HIV R4P/Leon Gutierrez

Federal Response Blog Posts Final HIV Prevention Research Highlights from HIV R4P 2018 At this week's HIV Research for Prevention conference, scientists reported progress in numerous areas of HIV prevention research. NIAID-supported scientists highlighted the need to expand HIV prevention and treatment services among populations greatly affected by HIV, described early findings from a study assessing the safety of a vaginal ring containing both an anti-HIV drug and a birth-control agent, and more! LEARN MORE NIAID Director, Scientific Sessions Kick Off HIV R4P 2018 A durable end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic will require the development and widespread implementation of new and improved HIV prevention tools, according to NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Yesterday, Dr. Fauci delivered a plenary lecture titled "Ending the HIV/AIDS Pandemic: The Critical Role of HIV Prevention Science" at the opening session of the HIV Research for Prevention conference. LEARN MORE HRSA Releases Dear Colleague Letter on the Importance of Viral Suppression Messaging A new Dear Colleague Letter from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s HIV/AIDS Bureau Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides recommendations for program recipients and subrecipients as they incorporate messages on the impact of viral suppression. LEARN MORE

Digital Tools Blog Posts New Data: How Youth Use Social Media Research shows there are opportunities for HIV service organizations to develop innovative ways of connecting with youth, providing them with vital information on HIV, and even supporting them through social media. A new survey finds young people’s self-described use of online health information and digital health tools. LEARN MORE Hot Tips for Using Twitter (Part 1 of 3) Twitter has grown and evolved into a global, real-time communication channel that reaches more than 300 million active users every month. Read on for part 1 of our 3-part blog series on effectively using Twitter for your organization LEARN MORE Just Add What? Lessons On Plain Language from a Recent Cooking Disaster October’s Health Literacy Month is a great time to highlight the importance of using plain language to improve health literacy. A cornerstone of our work in HIV, “health literacy” is someone’s ability to find and understand useful, accurate information to make informed choices about their health. LEARN MORE