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David Tuller

David Tuller, DrPH, is a senior fellow in public health and journalism at UC Berkeley’s Center for Global Public Health, which is part of the School of Public Health. He received a masters degree in public health in 2006 and a doctor of public health degree in 2013, both from Berkeley. He was a reporter and editor for ten years at The San Francisco Chronicle and served as health editor at Salon.com.

Health

Do-It-Yourself Cheek Swab Tested As Next Best Thing To Detect Coronavirus

David Tuller May 1, 2020

Nasopharyngeal samples have long been standard for diagnosing influenza and other respiratory infections because the pathogens are known to colonize the upper part of the throat behind the nose. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. …

Business

New Protocol For HIV Prevention Drug Reduces Number Of Pills Required

David Tuller Jul 29, 2019

Truvada, produced by Gilead Sciences, offers HIV prevention in a pill. Truvada can be used for what is called PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, the practice of using antiretroviral drugs to prevent HIV infection. Photo Source:…