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HPV Testing in HIV-Positive Women May Help Reduce Frequent Cervical Cancer Screening
July 22, 2012 Compared to the general population, HIV-positive women have a high risk of cervical cancer and thus are advised to undergo more frequent screening tests. This creates a burden for HIV-positive ... > full story -
Benefits of HIV Drugs Rise, but Less Than Previously Believed
July 22, 2012 The percentage of HIV patients taking antiretroviral drugs who experienced the full benefit of the drugs jumped from 45 percent of 72 percent during the past decade, a figure that is lower than ... > full story -
Hair Samples from Infants Show Exposure to Anti-HIV Drugs in the Womb and During Breast-Feeding
July 21, 2012 Researchers have used hair and blood samples from three-month old infants born to HIV-positive mothers to measure the uninfected babies’ exposure—both in the womb and from ... > full story -
Unique Mechanism Identified in Bacteria as Potential Target for Developing New Antibiotics
July 20, 2012 Researchers have identified a unique mechanism in bacteria that has the potential to serve as a target for developing new antibiotics for diseases such as AIDS and soft tissue infections including ... > full story -
DNDi and Cipla to Develop Four-in-One Pediatric Antiretroviral Drug Combination
July 20, 2012 Researchers are working to develop and produce an improved first-line antiretroviral combination therapy specifically adapted to meet the treatment needs of the youngest children living with ... > full story -
New Report Describes Seven Essential Steps Toward an AIDS-Free Generation
July 19, 2012 The end of AIDS is within our reach. But as the authors point out, new financial investments -- and renewed commitments -- from countries around the world will be critical to fully implement proven ... > full story -
Viruses' Copying Mechanism Demystified, Opening the Door to New Vaccine Strategies
July 19, 2012 Certain kinds of viruses such as those that cause the common cold and hepatitis, copy themselves using a unique mechanism, according to scientists. The discovery sheds light on a ... > full story -
Potent New Compound Virtually Eliminates HIV in Cell Culture
July 19, 2012 A new study shows, in cell culture, a natural compound can virtually eliminate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in infected cells. The compound defines a novel class of HIV anti-viral drugs endowed ... > full story -
Mild HIV Type Slows Development of AIDS and Makes New Preventive Treatments Possible
July 19, 2012 A new study has opened the way for new approaches to slowing the development of AIDS in HIV-1-infected patients. It is hoped that this could lead to better treatment methods and preventive measures ... > full story -
New Agents Join the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
July 19, 2012 The World Health Organization (WHO) has named antimicrobial resistance one of the most important threats to human health. Scientists have now demonstrated that a new class of chemically produced ... > full story
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