FACTOR: The Contaminated Blood Scandal

About We provide news and information about Factor Concentrates, Haemophilia and the Contaminated Factor Scandal of the 1970’s and 1980’s and it’s fallout in the UK. We do not accept Donations or Sponsorship from Pharma companies so please don’t ask.   This website is maintained and operated by 730 Media.   Any advertising on this website is derived from the Google AdSense […]

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High hepatitis C prevalence seen in Amsterdam PrEP study participants

    HEPATITIS C TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION High hepatitis C prevalence seen in Amsterdam PrEP study participants Gus Cairns Published: 06 February 2017 Jump to Background: hepatitis C prevalence in HIV-negative and HIV-positive gay men Baseline hepatitis C prevalence in the AmPrEP study Hepatitis C incidence in PrEP users Should we test PrEP seekers/users regularly for hepatitis C? Reference Researchers from […]

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NEWS: Direct-acting Antiviral (DAA) treatment for Hepatitis C risks Hepatitis B reactivation

Direct-acting Antiviral (DAA) treatment for Hepatitis C risks Hepatitis B reactivation 03 February 2017 New guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) advises that all hepatitis C patients should be screened for hepatitis B before starting treatment with new Direct-acting Antivirals (DAAs). If patients are infected with both viruses this does not preclude treatment but this should be […]

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Mental health – It’s time to talk.

    Mental health – It’s time to talk. 11:03 31st January 2017 by Tom Knight   Anxiety, depression, suicide. Three things that seem to be hitting our community hard. Over the last few months I’ve seen so many stories of people speaking out, I’m pleased mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, it’s about time. The world is changing, […]

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Over one third of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health issues

Over one third of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health issues A ‘worrying number’ of LGBTI people feel uncomfortable disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to their GP David Simmonds/Flickr  – Mental health issues affect two in five LGBTI people in London 5 February 2017 by James Besanvalle 40% of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health […]

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WATCH: Someone’s made a cartoon of the night police raided the Royal Vauxhall Tavern

WATCH: Someone’s made a cartoon of the night police raided the Royal Vauxhall Tavern Police wearing rubber gloves stormed the famous London gay bar in 1987 while drag queen Lily Savage was on stage Baz Comics Police officers burst in to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in 1987 while Lily Savage performs on stage 1 February 2017 by David Hudson The Royal Vauxhall […]

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MORE THAN HALF OF GAY MEN SAY THEY ARE ‘UNHAPPY’ WITH THEIR BODY – EXCLUSIVE

MORE THAN HALF OF GAY MEN SAY THEY ARE ‘UNHAPPY’ WITH THEIR BODY – EXCLUSIVE We surveyed over 5000 readers ahead of Attitude’s landmark Body Issue – out today. As we prepare to explore the body beautiful in our landmark Body Issue – available to download and in shops today (February 1) – an extensive new survey conducted by Attitude has revealed the shocking truth […]

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