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Study finds social stigma as barrier to successful treatment of children with HIV in Ethiopia

The social stigma surrounding HIV is still strong in many parts of the world. Children living with HIV in Ethiopia are at high risk of receiving inadequate treatment - or no treatment at all - on account of deeply rooted prejudice.

14 Dec 2017

IPM begins first clinical trial of vaginal rings to prevent HIV in women

The nonprofit International Partnership for Microbicides announced today the start of the first clinical trial of vaginal rings designed to slowly release the antiretroviral drug dapivirine over three months to prevent HIV in women.

13 Dec 2017

Survey shows prevalence of diarrhea in people living with HIV

Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a human health company developing and commercializing novel gastrointestinal prescription products from plants used traditionally in rainforest areas, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Health, Inc., today released the results of a survey of 350 people living with HIV and AIDS on "Talking to Your Doctor About Symptoms".

13 Dec 2017

Chemical found in marijuana could help HIV patients maintain their mental function

A chemical found in marijuana, known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, has been found to potentially slow the process in which mental decline can occur in up to 50 percent of HIV patients, says a new Michigan State University study.

12 Dec 2017

Modern non-invasive diagnostics can get clear picture of the heart’s condition

By no means are only elderly people at risk from heart diseases. Physically active individuals can also be affected, for example if a seemingly harmless flu bug spreads to the heart muscle. Should this remain undetected and if, for example, a builder continues with his strenuous job or an athlete carries on training, this can lead to chronic inflammation and in the worst case even to sudden death.

8 Dec 2017

Study: Unusual neuroinflammation may underlie cognitive problems in cART-treated HIV patients

Although combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has improved survival of patients infected with HIV and has reduced the incidence of severe neurologic complications, almost half of cART-treated HIV patients experience some degree of neurocognitive impairment (neuroHIV).

8 Dec 2017

Short online program improves ability of teen girls to communicate about safe sex

A recent study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finds that a 45-minute online sexual health program improved the ability of teen girls to communicate effectively about safe sex.

7 Dec 2017

Microbiologists find deadly cryptococcal fungi in public spaces in South Africa

Large populations of potentially deadly cryptococcal fungi have been found on woody debris collected from old trees in two public areas in the center of Cape Town and the Northern Cape, South Africa.

7 Dec 2017

BU researchers receive $2.7 million grant to find better ways of delivering anti-retrovirals

Rahm Gummuluru, PhD, associate professor of microbiology at Boston University School of Medicine, and Bjoern Reinhard, PhD, professor of chemistry at Boston University, have been awarded a Research Project Grant from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/National Institute of Health.

5 Dec 2017

WHO certifies elimination of mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission in six Caribbean territories

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Saint Kitts and Nevis were today certified by the World Health Organization as having eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

5 Dec 2017

Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Viewed with a microscope, the virus faintly resembles a pineapple--the universal symbol of welcome. But HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is anything but that. It has claimed the lives of more than 35 million people so far.

1 Dec 2017

Anti-aging protein could be used as target for rejuvenating cells in the immune system

Anti-aging proteins have long been shown to protect against age-related diseases, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease. A study by researchers at the Gladstone Institutes now reveals that one such protein could also be targeted to rejuvenate cells in the immune system.

1 Dec 2017

New dual-purpose drug delivery device to be developed for HIV and pregnancy prevention

In sub-Saharan Africa, women have among the highest fertility rates in the world. Unfortunately, they are also disproportionately at risk for HIV, a leading cause of illness and death among women of reproductive age.

30 Nov 2017

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

30 Nov 2017

U.S.-funded global effort appears to reduce incidence of new HIV infections

A steep drop in the local incidence of new HIV infections accompanied the rollout of a U.S.-funded anti-HIV program in a large East-African population, according to a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

30 Nov 2017

NCCN creates new resource for patients who develop AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network –your best resource in the fight against cancer for more than two decades – has created a new resource for patients living with HIV who develop AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma.

29 Nov 2017

Over half of reported HIV diagnoses in Europe happen in late stage of infection

The WHO European Region is the only Region worldwide where the number of new HIV infections is rising. With more than 160 000 people newly diagnosed with HIV across the Region, including more than 29 000 new cases from the European Union and European Economic Area, this trend continued in 2016.

29 Nov 2017

HIV 1 News and Research

Study finds social stigma as barrier to successful treatment of children with HIV in Ethiopia

IPM begins first clinical trial of vaginal rings to prevent HIV in women

Survey shows prevalence of diarrhea in people living with HIV

Chemical found in marijuana could help HIV patients maintain their mental function

Modern non-invasive diagnostics can get clear picture of the heart’s condition

Study: Unusual neuroinflammation may underlie cognitive problems in cART-treated HIV patients

Short online program improves ability of teen girls to communicate about safe sex

Microbiologists find deadly cryptococcal fungi in public spaces in South Africa

BU researchers receive $2.7 million grant to find better ways of delivering anti-retrovirals

WHO certifies elimination of mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission in six Caribbean territories

Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Anti-aging protein could be used as target for rejuvenating cells in the immune system

New dual-purpose drug delivery device to be developed for HIV and pregnancy prevention

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

U.S.-funded global effort appears to reduce incidence of new HIV infections

NCCN creates new resource for patients who develop AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma

Over half of reported HIV diagnoses in Europe happen in late stage of infection

Researchers tackling deadly TB discuss the way forward in treatment and prevention

Immediate ART treatment following HIV diagnosis increases retention in care, study suggests

Immunologist focuses on initial stages of infection to fight against HIV

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