PrEP and PEP to Prevent HIV Definitions: PrEP = Pre-exposure Prophylaxis PEP = Post-exposure Prophylaxis PEP It seems that not so long ago there was post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, but we didn’t have good data on it to confirm that it worked or how well it worked. We did it Read more…
When Should a Vaccine be Considered “Effective” I was just reviewing information on methods to prevent HIV infection. In a recent trial of a candidate vaccine, it was found to have “only” 30% efficacy in preventing HIV infection (so it was deemed not effective). The presenter was a world-recognized specialist in Read more…
Thirdhand Smoke The toxicity and public health devastation caused by both directly smoking cigarettes and inhaling secondhand tobacco smoke are well established and generally accepted. The role of thirdhand smoke is currently under study and its harmful role to our health is just coming into focus. Definitions: Firsthand Smoke = Directly Read more…
Fairfax County Public Library Back on July 28, 2017, I did a review called “Hooked on Audiobooks” in which I pointed out many of the advantages of audiobooks and how great a resource your local public library can be as a source of free audiobooks (and ebooks). Since then I have Read more…