HIV History - Contaminated Blood Scandal Part 1
In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 1 Sarah educates us on how this shocking event in HIV history unfolded. SourcesThe contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia SocietyWhat is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC NewsContaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk)Homepage | Infected Blood InquiryEngland Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSAContaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky NewsGuilt and anger surface as infected blood inquiry hears evidence | Contaminated blood scandal | The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Mars 202227min
HIV History - Charlie Sheen Part 2
The rollercoaster continues! In part 2 of this double-whammy of HIV history, we explore the interview the Charlie Sheen gave on the Today Show, where he spoke with Matt Lauer about living with HIV. SourcesCharlie Sheen - WikipediaCharlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusiveCharlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood ReporterCharlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The IndependentCharlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror OnlineLawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los AngelesEXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Mars 202223min
HIV History - Charlie Sheen Part 1
Strap in and come on a wild ride with us through the history of what happened in the run-up to Charlie Sheen's historic television interview where he revealed his HIV status. There's so much to Charlie's story we've had to do it in two parts!SourcesCharlie Sheen - WikipediaCharlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusiveCharlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood ReporterCharlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The IndependentCharlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror OnlineLawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los AngelesEXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Feb 202225min
HIV History - Philadelphia
In 1993 Philadelphia hit the big screen. The film was a huge success and helped educated people about HIV. In this episode we learn the backstory to this Hollywood blockbuster how and why this film was made and if it was based on a true story. SourcesPhiladelphia (film) - WikipediaRon Nyswaner - WikipediaJonathan Demme - WikipediaEdward Saxon - WikipediaGeoffrey Bowers - WikipediaJoel Hyatt - WikipediaLooking Back at 'Philadelphia,' 25 Years Later | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Feb 202228min
National HIV Testing Week!
There are some fantastic people who are involved in promoting National HIV Testing Week. This week Sarah has picked a few of them to tell us what motivated them to get involved in this great campaign!SourcesDorcas Gwata who lost three brothers to Aids speaks out about ordeal | Metro NewsRanj Singh - WikipediaWe can stop HIV - It Starts With MeAustin Armacost gets his finger out for National HIV Testing Week 2019, Saturday 16th to Friday 22nd November – BoyzSarah Mulindwa - HIV is no longer a death sentence - It Starts With MeFurther informationFreetesting HIV | Free HIV Kits for Self-testing at Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Feb 202224min
HIV Heroes - Terry Higgins & John Eaddie
This week we pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the very early days of HIV in the UK, including a group of remarkable men whose passion and determination led them to form Europe's first HIV charity – the Terrence Higgins Trust.SourcesRupert Whitaker - WikipediaThe tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity - BBC NewsThe Newport man who helped start HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust after losing dozens of friends - Wales OnlineSolved: The 40-year mystery of the first man to die of AIDS in Britain | ITV NewsTerry Higgins - WikipediaHow it all began | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)Further InformationHome | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)Twitter:@THTorguk@RupertWhitaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Jan 202230min
HIV Heroes - The Red Ribbon
The third episode in our World AIDS Day special edition! Did you know that the HIV red ribbon was the very first awareness ribbon of its kind?! Have a listen to this episode to find out all about how and why the red ribbon came to be a symbol for HIV support and also why wearing the ribbon is so important.SourcesRed ribbon - WikipediaThe Red Ribbon Project | Visual AIDSWorld AIDS Day - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Dec 202118min
HIV Heroes - Francoise-Barre-Sinoussi
The first in our special World AIDS Day trilogy! We kick things off with the fascinating story of how the HIV virus was discovered and we induct Francoise-Barre-Sinoussi into the HIV Heroes hall of fame!SourcesThere are more viruses than stars in the universe. Why do only some infect us? (nationalgeographic.com)Human retroviruses | Division of Medical Virology (uct.ac.za)Reverse Transcriptase: Definition, Function & Structure - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Dec 202118min
