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Providing antiretroviral treatment to workers of large companies in Africa is feasible

Providing antiretroviral treatment to workers of large companies in Africa is feasible, according to the authors of a Viewpoint in this week's issue of The Lancet.

3 Aug 2006

AIDS deaths depleting ranks of health professionals more rapidly than recruitment abroad in Africa

AIDS deaths are depleting the ranks of health professionals more rapidly than recruitment abroad in some countries in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the author of a Comment in this week's issue of The Lancet.

3 Aug 2006

Stopping antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients could be beneficial

Stopping antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients from time to time could reduce the side effects and costs of the treatment, according to a study in this week's issue of The Lancet.

3 Aug 2006

Highly active antiretroviral therapy for HIV remains successful

A decade after the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection in Europe and North America, the risk of AIDS and death remains low for those starting treatment.

3 Aug 2006

Implications of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit for people with HIV/AIDS

The Kaiser Family Foundation today released a report on the implications of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit for people with HIV/AIDS.

3 Aug 2006

Darunavir - first molecule to treat drug-resistant HIV

Doctors have their first FDA-approved tool to treat drug-resistant HIV thanks to a new molecule created by a Purdue University researcher.

2 Aug 2006

Protein CD86 raises antibody output

Cancer immunologists here have discovered how a protein on the surface of antibody-making immune cells boosts the amount of antibody the cells make.

2 Aug 2006

Practical advice and individualized attention can help people with HIV stick to a consistent drug regimen

The studies were too different to combine results, but the review team found that the most successful programs emphasized "practical medicine management," one-on-one attention or a 12-week or longer duration.

2 Aug 2006

Novelty aids learning

Exposure to new experiences improves memory, according to research by UCL (University College London) psychologists and medical doctors that could hold major implications for the treatment of memory problems.

2 Aug 2006

Innovative approach for creating a cytomegalovirus vaccine

Each year, about 40,000 children are born infected with human cytomegalovirus, or CMV, and about 8,000 of these children suffer permanent disabilities due to the virus - almost one an hour.

2 Aug 2006

FDA warns against use of high-strength hydrogen peroxide to treat serious diseases

The Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. has issued a warning against drinking or injecting high-strength hydrogen peroxide products to treat serious diseases such as AIDS.

30 Jul 2006

New bird flu vaccine has 80% protection rate

According to the manufacturer the latest bird flu vaccine is more than 80% effective in protecting people against the virus.

26 Jul 2006

HIV mutation clue to why only some people develop AIDS dementia

The study of 18 HIV-positive subjects shows that HIV in the brain and central nervous system is genetically different from HIV that lives in the blood and peripheral tissues.

26 Jul 2006

Research shows promising results and points out new priorities for adult malnutrition in developing countries

While a great deal of research has been conducted on child and adult malnutrition in developing countries, there are only a handful of studies on adolescent malnutrition.

26 Jul 2006

Deadly duo of crime and drug abuse can be cut by effective treatments

According to a landmark scientific report released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), money would be saved and crime would be reduced if communities put into place effective treatments for drug abuse and addiction.

26 Jul 2006

Distribution of more than 18 million malaria bednets in Africa

Roll Back Malaria Partners are supporting mass distribution of malaria bednets to prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths from malaria in many endemic countries.

25 Jul 2006

Genetic key to treating deadly fungal infections

University of Minnesota researchers have discovered how a prevalent fungal pathogen that causes 10,000 deaths per year in the United States overcomes the effects of antifungal drugs by duplicating a section of one of its chromosomes.

24 Jul 2006

Going to court to get access to essential medicines should only be used as a last resort

Going to court to get access to essential medicines may be necessary and has been successful in several cases, but it should only be used as a last resort, according to an article in this week's issue of The Lancet.

21 Jul 2006

Latest sequencing targets for NHGRI

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced several new sequencing targets including the Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys).

19 Jul 2006

Structured treatment interruptions (STI) in chronic unsuppressed HIV infection in adult

A new analysis of existing research offers confirmation that taking a break from AIDS drugs is a bad idea for HIV patients with uncontrolled cases of the disease.

19 Jul 2006

AIDS News and Research

Providing antiretroviral treatment to workers of large companies in Africa is feasible

AIDS deaths depleting ranks of health professionals more rapidly than recruitment abroad in Africa

Stopping antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients could be beneficial

Highly active antiretroviral therapy for HIV remains successful

Implications of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit for people with HIV/AIDS

Darunavir - first molecule to treat drug-resistant HIV

Protein CD86 raises antibody output

Practical advice and individualized attention can help people with HIV stick to a consistent drug regimen

Novelty aids learning

Innovative approach for creating a cytomegalovirus vaccine

FDA warns against use of high-strength hydrogen peroxide to treat serious diseases

New bird flu vaccine has 80% protection rate

HIV mutation clue to why only some people develop AIDS dementia

Research shows promising results and points out new priorities for adult malnutrition in developing countries

Deadly duo of crime and drug abuse can be cut by effective treatments

Distribution of more than 18 million malaria bednets in Africa

Genetic key to treating deadly fungal infections

Going to court to get access to essential medicines should only be used as a last resort

Latest sequencing targets for NHGRI

Structured treatment interruptions (STI) in chronic unsuppressed HIV infection in adult

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