Yahoo

One way to increase HIV testing? Ship test kits to people’s homes

A new Brown University-led study funded by a National Institute of Mental Health grant used at-home testing kits, some equipped with sensors, to see if people got tested for HIV more regularly.
KENS

Here are pros and cons of at-home HIV test kits

SAN ANTONIO — At-home HIV test kits are making it easier for people to test themselves. Knowing your status is one of the best ways we can help end the HIV epidemic. At-home tests are just one tool ...
PrideSource

FDA approves first over-the-counter home use HIV test kit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced July 3 it has approved the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, the first over-the-counter, self-administered HIV test kit to detect the presence of antibodies to ...
Medical Xpress

HIV self-test kits acceptable to users but availability remains an issue

The usability and acceptability of both oral fluid- and blood-based HIV self-test kits is high among users, but access to the kits should be expanded, according to the authors of research published ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

FDA Approves First OTC HIV Test Kit

ORA-QUICK In-Home HIV test by OraSure Technologies The FDA approved the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test (manufactured by OraSure Technologies), the first over-the-counter (OTC), self-administered HIV test ...
THE WEEK

HIV test kits now available to buy on the high street

HIV testing kits are to go on sale on the high street for the first time, in a move that should reduce waiting times for results and could help increase early diagnosis rates. ‘Dangerous complacency’ ...
MedCity News

First rapid DIY HIV test kit sold over the counter gets FDA nod

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter, self-administered AIDS test to detect HIV type 1 and type 2 antibodies, according to a company statement. The test could ...
Business Wire

Grindr Brings Free At-Home HIV Self-Test Kits to Europe for the First Time With New Programs in Georgia and Ireland

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the outset of European testing week, Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the launch of its new ...
Cosmopolitan

What everyone should know about taking an HIV test

While it's disheartening that there's still so much stigma surrounding HIV, the good news is more people than ever are living well with a positive diagnosis. And, the majority of whom can actually ...
The Nation Newspaper

Govt launches new rapid test kit for HIV

As part of efforts to increase the scope and access to HIV testing in the country, especially among people living with HIV/AIDS, the Federal Government Tuesday launched a rapid test kit for the ...
News9

HIV At-Home Test Kits Available For All Oklahoma Residents

Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Services at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) are offering free at-home HIV test kits for all Oklahomans. In 2019, the Trump administration began the ...