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AIDS Cure may be Possible for Some, Say Scientists

Top AIDS scientists have said a cure for AIDS might not work for all people but might be able to cure some patients. The experts have high hopes for

Imphal Observes International AIDS Candle Light Memorial Day and Generates Awareness

In memory of AIDS victims, Imphal observed the 30th International AIDS Candle Light Memorial Day. This special day is observed across the globe,

Latest Setback Sheds Light on 'Gap' for HIV Vaccine Efforts

The failure of the most recent efficacy trial for HIV vaccine has delivered yet another setback to 26 years of efforts. With the next attempts expected

Russia Lacks a Strategy to Combat AIDS

Due to the lack of any government strategy to fight AIDS in Russia, the number of deaths due to this disease is rapidly increasing, a senior healthcare official noted.

Over 180,000 Teenagers Living With HIV in Nigeria, Says UNICEF

The United Nation Children Education Fund (UNICEF) said that more than 180,000 teenagers are living with HIV in Nigeria. The figure was released

Agency Says AIDS-related Deaths Falling in S. Africa

AIDS-related deaths are falling as ramped-up treatment begins to have an impact, says agency. After years of dragging its heels on the HIV/AIDS

Cambodia can End HIV Infections by 2020: WHO

Cambodia is on track to successfully reverse HIV epidemic and may eliminate new infections by 2020, says the World Health Organization. The

New Tool in HIV Vaccine Fight Developed

A new test to identify antibodies capable of fighting most strains of HIV has been developed by US researchers. A report published in the journal

Thailand HIV Vaccine Study Sheds More Light on Limited Protection Provided by HIV Vaccines

The ongoing HIV vaccine trial currently being conducted in Thailand is shedding more light on how immune responses were triggered and why the vaccine is not effective in more people.

Study: Less-used Drug Better for Children With HIV

According to a study, the antiretroviral drug efavirenz is more effective at treating children infected with HIV than the more commonly used and cheaper nevirapine.

Synthetic Agents Weaken HIV Infection

Inspite of drug therapy, HIV has a tendency to hide certain types of cells, which then reproduce and give rise to chronic inflammation. Now, researchers

52 AIDS Patients Admitted in Islamabad Hospital in the First Four Months of This Year

Nearly 52 new AIDS patients have been registered in the first four months of this year at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The News

AIDS Vaccine Trial Ends in Failure: US Authorities

US authorities halted clinical trials of an experimental vaccine designed to halt the virus that leads to AIDS after discovering it did not stop infection.

In HIV-Infected Children, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapies May Be Cardioprotective

A new study has found that long-term use of highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART) does not appear to be associated with impaired heart function in children and adolescents.

Researchers: Discovery may Help Prevent HIV 'reservoirs' from Forming

Researchers have discovered how the protein that blocks HIV-1 from multiplying in white blood cells is regulated. The researchers are from the Albert

Risk of Transmitting HIV to Babies Lowest Among HIV-Infected Moms Who Exclusively Breast Feed for the First Four Months

A new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health suggests that the risk of transmitting HIV virus to babies

HIV Protection Offered by Circumcision Down to Alteration of Penis Microbiome

One of the reasons why circumcision provides some protection against HIV and other viral infection could be because it alters the microbiome of the penis, a new study reveals.

Study Shows Women Infected With HIV Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditure

A team of American researchers has conducted a matched, prospective, cross-sectional study which reveals that women infected with human immunodeficiency

16-month-old Russian Girl Contracts HIV from Blood Transfusion

During a blood transfusion, doctors in Russia accidentally infected a 16-month-old girl with HIV, said investigators, opening a criminal probe into the case.

Blocking Immune Response Protein may be Key to Treating HIV: UCLA Scientists

New approaches to treating persistent viral infections like HIV and hepatitis C were suggested by UCLA scientists who have found that blocking a protein

A (Dollor) 30 Million Initiative to Fight AIDS

To support Cambodia's fight against HIV/AIDS, The US have now launched a (Dollor) 30 million initiative. The five-year project is part of the US President's

Report Says (Dollor) 87 Billion Needed to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria

A new report says that the fight against HIV AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria will cost some (Dollor) 87 billion (67 billion euros) between 2014-16. The Global

New Single Dose AIDS Drug Introduced in South Africa

A new single dose anti-AIDS drug which will simplify the world's biggest HIV treatment regime to just one life-saving pill a day has been introduced by South Africa's health minister.

Oscar-Nominated HIV Documentary Screened in New Delhi

A documentary that tracked the history of AIDS epidemic in the US, and which had been nominated for Academy Awards, was screened in New Delhi on Saturday.

New Effective Vaccination For HIV, All Thanks To Antibodies

Monitoring of the evolution of a type of antibody in an HIV infected individual has provided new insights to enable vaccinations strategies that mimic it.

Scientists Explain How AIDS Virus Grooms Its Assault Team

Previously unknown properties of transmitted HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS were identified by scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory and University of Pennsylvania.

Antibody 'Roadmap' to AIDS Vaccine Discovered

Scientists have identified the antibody roadmap to AIDS vaccine. Studying blood samples over a three-year period after the person was infected, researchers

China Sees a Rise in HIV-infected Students

According to government officials, China is witnessing a rise in the number of registered HIV infected students, with homosexual transmission emerging as a major cause of new infections.

New Vaccine Design That can Help Development of Effective Drugs Against HIV and Other Similar Viruses Developed

A team of American researchers has developed a new technique for vaccine design that can help researchers in their fight against HIV and other fast mutating viruses.

Research Sheds Light on HIV Antibodies That are Worth the Wait

One promising strategy for an effective vaccine against HIV-1 focuses on designer antibodies that have much broader potency than most specific antibodies.

When a Viral Gene Is Deactivated Innate Immune System Can Kill HIV

An intrinsic capacity to destroy HIV is held by human cells. The virus has however evolved to contain a gene that blocks this ability. When this gene

Increased Risk of HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Due to Unclean Dentists

Failure to sterilize equipments put more than 7,000 dental patients at the risk of contracting HIV and other infectious diseases. Officials do not

New HIV Cases Recorded in Russia

In Russia last year, more than 69,000 new cases of HIV were recorded. Signalling that there has been no letdown in the rising spread of the virus,

Researchers Identify New Approach for an Effective HIV Vaccine

American researchers have come up with a new approach to vaccine design that could help them overcome the difficulties faced in developing an effective

New HIV Vaccine to be Developed by Immune Cell Adaptability

To escape detection by immune cells, HIV mutates rapidly in infected individuals. This process of continuous evolution is the main obstacle to natural

Rapid Treatment After HIV Infection Functionally Cures About One in 10 Patients, Say Researchers

According to researchers treatment as soon as HIV infection has been identified may be enough to "functionally cure" about a 10th of those diagnosed early.

Religious Taboos Dampen AIDS Tests in Morocco

Women in Morocco turn towards mobile clinics offering free AIDS tests as they 'don't have anything'. Around 29,000 people are infected with HIV in

Study: Computer Models Predict How Patients Will Respond to HIV Drugs

Results of a study demonstrate that computer models can predict how HIV patients whose drug therapy is failing will respond to a new treatment. The results

New Cost-effective Way to Treat HIV Patients

Antiretroviral drugs taken by people at the risk of getting exposed to HIV (also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP) can prove to be a cost-effective treatment for HIV in some cases.

French HIV Patients Drug-free and Healthy

A small study of 14 French HIV-positive patients who have been healthy for years despite stopping drug treatment reveals that early intervention may lead to a 'functional cure' for AIDS.

Patients With Well-Controlled HIV Do Not Have Increased Mortality Risk

A study published in AIDS, the official journal of the International AIDS Society, says that the risk of death is not significantly higher than the general

Computerized Reminders Significantly Improve HIV Care in Resource-limited Setting: Study

Health information technology can improve compliance with patient care guidelines by clinicians in resource-limited countries. This was demonstrated

Ways to Increase HIV Testing And Reduce HIV Infection Identified By Study

Study results show that a series of community efforts can increase the number of people who get tested and know their HIV status, especially among men

Hong Kong Sees Spike in HIV Cases

In 2012, Hong Kong saw a 17-percent jump in the number of new HIV infections, say sources. The rise in HIV cases was driven mainly by sexual transmission,

Community-based HIV-prevention Efforts Help Reduce New Infections

Communities that worked together on HIV-prevention efforts in Africa and Thailand saw a rise in HIV screening and also a drop in new infection rates,

Knowledge of HIV Impact on Hepatitis C Infection and Genes That may Thwart HCV Advanced By Studies

Among people infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), co-infection with HIV, speeds damage and scarring of liver tissue by almost a decade finds infectious disease experts at Johns Hopkins.

Experts Caution HIV Cure in Infancy

Leading AIDS experts have cautioned against the hype of HIV cure in a child born with the virus. The possible breakthrough may hold promise

Functional HIV Cure in Baby

For the first time researchers have cured a baby born with HIV - this development could improve treatment of babies infected at birth. There

Malawi Records 1,000 New HIV Infections Weekly

Malawi on average records 1,000 new HIV cases in a week, according to a official report. Over a tenth of the population is HIV positive in the AIDS-ravaged country.

Increased Availability of HIV Treatment in Rural South Africa Has Led to Increased Life Expectancy Among Adults

A new study conducted by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health found that the scaling up of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in the rural community