April/May 2026
April/May 2026
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.
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Features
Still Fighting to Serve
Some people living with HIV are currently allowed in the military, while others struggle to enlist.
Writes & Wrongs
In the graphic novel “Bitter Pill,” Clément Xavier weaves stories of gay journalist Randy Shilts, AIDS history, Patient Zero and Superman...
Editor’s Letter
Bittersweet Symphony
It is two steps forward and one step back when it comes to civil rights—especially for LGBTQ people and folks living with HIV.
Poz Q&A
Demetre Daskalakis Gets Back to His Roots
The community health leader puts his principles and his identity front and center.
Poz Planet
New Bike Rides to Raise HIV Funds
The events are legacies of AIDS/LifeCycle.
The Importance of Pharmacists
They play a key role in HIV services.
Support for Rural Communities
They face unique challenges in accessing HIV care.
Memories of a Long-Term Survivor
Christopher Reilly found healing from childhood sexual abuse through sharing his experience.
Everyday–April/May 2026
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
Still Paying
Below is an excerpt of an opinion piece titled “Four Decades In, Black Communities Are Still Paying the Highest Price From HIV.”
Finding Light
Long-term survivor and former New York State Senator Tom Duane shares why seeking help matters in blog post. Below is an excerpt.
Spotlight
Direct Action
Protests serve to underscore the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the dignity, rights and health of all Americans.
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Youth and HIV
Adolescents and young adults living with HIV may face additional challenges.
Research Notes
Prevention: TelePrEP
Nearly one in five people using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) get it through the nation’s largest telehealth PrEP provider.
Treatment: Viral Fitness
HIV can develop mutations that confer resistance to lenacapavir, but doing so comes at a cost to viral fitness.
Cure: Elite Control
A woman in Spain may have been functionally cured of HIV without antiretroviral treatment.
Concerns: Persistent Mpox
People who have had mpox (also known as monkeypox) may experience persistent physical, psychological and social aftereffects.
Care & Treatment
The High Cost of Frailty and Falls
Regardless of HIV status, frailty is a common syndrome among older adults that comes with an increased risk for poor outcomes.
Are You Protected Against Measles?
Measles cases are rising in the United States as vaccine hesitancy increases, and people with HIV may not be adequately protected.
How HIV Research Is Helping Solve Long COVID
Researchers found that pieces of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can persist for years in gut, bone marrow, brain and other tissues.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for People With HIV
New studies add to the evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors are safe and effective for people with HIV and cancer.
Heroes
Promoting Visibility
Raul Ramirez Perez is a queer Latino man in the South who advocates about HIV education, prevention and treatment.
Survey
Take the POZ Survey on Accessing Care
Share your experience with getting HIV care and treatment.
Digital Edition
POZ April/May 2026
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