Publications by authors named "Zachary Lloyd"
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- Supervised injecting facilities (SIFs) can lower negative consequences for people who inject drugs, but public attitudes towards them can vary and change over time.
- A national survey in Australia from 2001 to 2019 showed that 54% supported SIFs in 2019, with support linked to factors like education level and drug use, while more men and residents in poorer areas were less likely to support them.
- Overall, support for SIFs increased modestly during the study period, and improving public understanding of SIFs could help lessen ambivalence and boost support.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) strategies with proven in vivo efficacy rely on antiretroviral drugs, creating the potential for drug resistance and complicated treatment options in individuals who become infected. Moreover, on-demand products are currently missing from the PrEP development portfolio. Griffithsin (GRFT) is a non-antiretroviral HIV entry inhibitor derived from red algae with an excellent safety profile and potent activity in vitro.
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