Gus Cairns

London

Ex-alien who settled for earth. Ex-singer, bus conductor, hustler and barman. Failing to die of AIDS, ended up as a writer, activist and psychotherapist.

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Articles

Mpox the sequel: Will it come to the U.S.?

Sep 23, 2024 | sfaf.org | Gus Cairns

The science behind the new strain of mpox circulating in Africa--and what it means for people living in the U.S. “The fact that mpox, a cousin of a virus (smallpox) that nearly eliminated us, is resurgent in Africa and once more threatens the high-income world calls for collective shame. It should not have happened.
Yes, doxycycline prevents STIs in cisgender women too

Jul 24, 2024 | sfaf.org | Gus Cairns

For the first time, research demonstrates that doxycycline taken daily reduces STI incidence by 67% in cisgender women. Gus Cairns explains the science, and shares why previous studies may have failed. When guidelines for using doxyPEP were finally issued by the CDC last month, after an eight-month consultation period, they were only recommended for gay men and trans women.
80% fall in hepatitis C among people with HIV in England, British HIV Association conference hears

Apr 25, 2023 | aidsmap.com | Gus Cairns