HIV & AIDS
More people worldwide now know their HIV status
(HealthDay)—Three-quarters of patients living with HIV worldwide know their infection status, according to Knowledge Is Power, a new report released Nov. 22 by UNAIDS.
Dec 3, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Can a smart app encourage HIV-self testing in Canada?
HIV self-testing strategies have been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2016, as they empower people to find out HIV their status at their convenience. Home-based testing kits have yet to be approved ...
Nov 30, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Overcoming the real—and perceived—barriers to HIV testing
There was a time when HIV was untreatable, heavily stigmatised, and the benefits of testing weren't as clear as they are now. But that was 25 years ago.
Nov 28, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Self-testing: A potentially powerful tool for fighting HIV
In recent years, more emphasis has been placed on testing for HIV. The idea behind this drive is that if people know their status, they'll be able to seek treatment and support. One approach that's become fairly common is ...
Nov 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research aims to help improve uptake of hepatitis C testing
New research published in Scientific Reports shows persisting fears about HIV infection may impact testing uptake for the hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
Nov 14, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Cellphone technology developed to detect HIV
The management of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV), an autoimmune disorder that cripples the immune system by attacking healthy cells, remains a major global health challenge in developing countries that lack infrastructure ...
Nov 9, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030
A United Nations initiative backed by global experts has set its sights on an ambitious programme to bring an end to the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Oct 23, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
New urine test can detect tuberculosis in HIV-positive people
Point-of-care tests could save lives by allowing faster diagnosis and treatment of the leading cause of death for people with HIV.
Sep 28, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
FRESH program combines basic science with social benefits for women at risk of HIV
A program established by investigators from the Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), MIT and Harvard is addressing the persistently elevated risk of HIV infection among young women in South Africa from ...
Sep 14, 2018
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Very few sexually active gay and bisexual men use prophylactic drug to prevent HIV transmission, study finds
Only 4 percent of sexually active gay and bisexual men in the United States use Truvada, a highly effective medication used to prevent the transmission of HIV, according to the results of a first-of-its-kind study.
Sep 12, 2018
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