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A Better Test for Human Papillomavirus
March 21, 2011 A new test for human papillomavirus (HPV) is just as sensitive as the old one, but more specific for detecting cervical cancer, meaning that it has fewer false positive results, according to a new ... > full story -
Transmissible Treatment Proposed for HIV Could Target Superspreaders to Curb Epidemic
March 17, 2011 Researchers propose a fundamentally new intervention for the HIV/AIDS epidemic based on engineered, virus-like particles that could subdue HIV infection within individual patients and spread to ... > full story -
Quest for Cures for HIV
March 16, 2011 A new article explores the clinical characteristics that are important for researchers to consider when they study the female genital tract in the quest for cures for ... > full story -
Early Success of Anti-HIV Preventive Oral Drug Regimen Is Promising, but Questions Remain
March 14, 2011 The first human studies of an oral drug regimen to prevent HIV infection in high-risk individuals yielded a promising near 50 percent reduction in HIV incidence, but a number of issues require ... > full story -
HIV-Infected Patients at Higher Risk for Bone Fractures
March 11, 2011 Low bone mineral density in HIV-infected patients is common and raises concerns about increased risks of fracture. Although there have been several studies regarding bone mineral density, there have ... > full story -
Drug Use Increasingly Associated With Microbial Infections
March 9, 2011 Illicit drug users are at increased risk of being exposed to microbial pathogens and are more susceptible to serious infections, say physicians in a new report. The review, which aims to improve the ... > full story -
A More Definitive Test for a Common Sexually Transmitted Infection
March 8, 2011 A new study has found that a new test may be more accurate in identifying a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), Trichamonos vaginalis (TV). Researchers also noted a high prevalence of TV in ... > full story -
Re-Formulation of Microbicidal Lubricants Will Help Protect from HIV, Study Suggests
March 7, 2011 Microbicides can be used to protect against HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases, either on their own or with the added protection of a condom. New research has investigated the use of ... > full story -
Report on Emerging Issues in HIV-Associated Pulmonary Disease
March 3, 2011 A new report detailing recent global changes in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated pulmonary disease has been released. The report examines the evolving landscape of HIV ... > full story -
Am I Safe Here?: How People With HIV/AIDS Perceive Hidden Prejudices in Their Communities
March 3, 2011 People in marginalized groups, such as the disabled or racial minorities, feel stigmatized -- condemned, feared or excluded -- when other people stigmatize them. That's obvious. But they can also ... > full story
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