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Apr 9, 2013
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New Research on HIV Antibodies: Is a Vaccine in Sight?

By Lauren Edmundson
Researchers are taking a new approach to combat HIV; rather than focus on the virus, scientists are now looking at patients for an answer. Specifically, researchers are looking at those who have...
HIV, AIDS, vaccine, antibody, antibodies
Apr 3, 2013
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Should It Really Take $100K to Create a Condom Men Will Actually Use?

By Anna Tomasulo
People generally like sex. A lot. With so many fans out there, and many of those folks needing to use contraception and stay safe from infections, the latest challenge issued by the powerhouse...
condom, STDs, HIV, AIDS, Gates Foundation, global health
Mar 8, 2013
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HIV Cure in Mississippi?

By Lauren Edmundson
Doctors in Mississippi are believed to have cured an infant of HIV by initiating high-dosage treatment with antiretroviral (ARV) drugs within hours after birth. If this treatment success can be...
HIV, AIDS, Mississippi, cure
Feb 1, 2013
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HIV Vaccine Progress

By Yuki Ara
In a recent study published online by Immunity this January, researchers have been able to successfully isolate four antibodies against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from HIV vaccines after a...
HIV, AIDS, trial, vaccine, clinical trial
Nov 27, 2012
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New Recommendation: HIV Testing for Everyone Aged 15-65

By Lauren Edmundson
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a draft recommendation that all individuals aged 15-65 get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It also recommends that people...
HIV, AIDS, testing
Aug 31, 2012
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FDA Approves Combination HIV Drug

By Lauren Edmundson
The FDA has approved a drug that combines four HIV medications in a single tablet, providing a full treatment regimen for people infected with HIV. The medication, produced by Gilead Sciences, is...
HIV, AIDS, drugs, FDA, Gilead, antiretroviral
Jul 10, 2012
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The War on Drugs' HIV Epidemic

By David Bui
According to a new report released by The Global Commission on Drug Policy, punitive anti-drug policies of the war on drugs have been fueling the HIV epidemic in injection drug users. While the...
HIV, AIDS, war on drugs, injection drug use, syringe
May 15, 2012
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East African Bill Rejects HIV Criminalization Clause

By Katharina Schwan
  On April 23, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Management Bill, which outlines progressive strategies to better manage the HIV/AIDS epidemic in...
HIV, AIDS, legislation, East Africa Region, criminalization
Jan 30, 2012
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Change in Leadership as Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Celebrates 10 Years

By Jane Huston
This week, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced the departure of its Executive Director, appointed a new General Manager, celebrated 10 years of operations and received...
Global Fund, Gates Foundation, Michel Kazatchkine, AIDS, TB, malaria
Dec 5, 2011
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Criminalization and stigma puts sex workers at high risk for HIV/AIDS

By Katharina Schwan
In Rwanda and Cameroon, as well as in many other African nations, prostitution is criminalized and sex workers may face an extended prison sentence and high fines for their practices. Female sex...
HIV, AIDS, testing, sex work
Jun 6, 2011
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AIDS: Thirty Years Later

By Amy Hansen
On June 5, 1981 the first cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) were documented in a United States medical bulletin. 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of these 1st diagnosed cases of a virus...
AIDS, HIV
May 18, 2011
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HIV/AIDS Vaccine Shows Promise

By healthmap
A new HIV/AIDS vaccine may be in the works as research at an Oregon University has shown to prevent virus replication in monkeys. Louis Picker, a researcher at Oregon Health Sciences University (...
HIV, AIDS, vaccine
Mar 9, 2011
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Rio de Janeiro: Carnival 2011

By Laura Pinheiro
  The much-anticipated Carnival in Brazil comes to an end today, March 8th, better known in the United States as “Fat Tuesday”.  After four days of wild celebration, partygoers prepare themselves...
Brazil, AIDS, HIV, Carnival