HIV & AIDS
AIDS epidemic's end by 2030 seen: UN official
A top UN official said the global AIDS epidemic could be over by 2030 because of progress made in treatment and control of the disease.
Sep 19, 2013
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Aids
HIV & AIDS
Scientist identifies helper cells that trigger potent responses to HIV
A major new finding that will significantly advance efforts to create the world's first antibody-based AIDS vaccine was published today by researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology.
Sep 12, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
AIDS vaccine candidate appears to completely clear virus from the body
An HIV/AIDS vaccine candidate developed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University appears to have the ability to completely clear an AIDS-causing virus from the body. The promising vaccine candidate is being developed ...
Sep 11, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Experts urge renewed push on US-Thai HIV vaccine
Health experts on Thursday called for trials of an HIV vaccine under development in Thailand to be speeded up following recent setbacks in other efforts to end the AIDS epidemic.
Aug 29, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Britain lifts ban on health workers with HIV
The British government said Thursday it would lift a ban on staff with HIV working in the state-run National Health Service from carrying out certain procedures on patients.
Aug 15, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study suggests STD clinics could reduce obstacles to much needed cervical cancer screenings
A new study found that STD clinics could provide important access to cervical cancer screenings for women who traditionally have trouble receiving these screenings because of lack of insurance or other obstacles.
Jul 16, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
UN urges Asia to ditch punitive laws to fight AIDS (Update)
(AP)—U.N. health officials urged Asian governments Monday to get rid of what they say are punitive laws that hinder the battle against HIV and AIDS by discriminating against high-risk groups and deterring them from seeking ...
Jul 1, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
AIDS scientists at Malaysia meet express hopes for cure
AIDS scientists expressed optimism over their search for a cure for the disease Saturday ahead of a major conference in Kuala Lumpur, with more funding and research breakthroughs boosting their hopes.
Jun 29, 2013
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Addiction
HIV drug can also protect injection drug users (Update)
Doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to help prevent infections—people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Jun 12, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
UN goal to halt spread of AIDS will be met by 2015
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the overall U.N. goal of halting and reversing the spread of AIDS will be met by the target date of 2015.
Jun 10, 2013
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