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Standard TB and HIV treatments leave lung immune system impaired, study shows
The immune system remains seriously out-of-whack—in an inflammatory state of overactivation and impaired functionality—following the international gold standard for treating people with latent tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Reprogrammed skin cells shed light on HIV-related cognitive impairment
Using participant skin cells reprogrammed into neurons, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified genetic signatures associated with HIV infection that may contribute to the cognitive impairment that often occurs ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Studies show that less frequent, all-injectable treatment for HIV is safe and preferred by adolescents
Adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Botswana, South Africa, Thailand, Uganda and the United States who received the injectable intramuscular antiviral medications cabotegravir and rilpivirine for nearly ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Thousands to lose AIDS drugs under Florida cuts
At least 10,000 Floridians could lose access to life-saving HIV medication because Congress didn't extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits last fall, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration.
Jan 15, 2026
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Double threat: HIV and hepatitis B co-infection increases risk of kidney dysfunction
A new 10-year regional study reveals that adults living with both HIV and hepatitis B virus across the Asia-Pacific face substantially higher risks of kidney dysfunction than those living with HIV alone.
Jan 14, 2026
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Investigating HIV's hidden immune evasion strategy
A Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications has revealed how HIV can protect infected cells by altering the sugars on their surface, hindering the host immune system and avoiding detection.
Jan 12, 2026
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Overcoming obstacles to HIV prevention
Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.
Jan 12, 2026
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Dramatic decline in new cases of orphanhood in Uganda driven by HIV treatment and prevention programs
The scale-up of HIV treatment and prevention programs has led to remarkable declines in orphanhood rates in Rakai, Uganda, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Antiretroviral therapy ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Simple change in sepsis treatment could save thousands of lives
A University of Virginia-led team of researchers has made a discovery that may change sepsis treatment for patients in Africa.
Jan 7, 2026
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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon. Here are the viruses an expert is watching in 2026
A new year might mean new viral threats.
Jan 7, 2026
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HIV funding still falls short of targets after pledges: What's at stake
The US government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025. This abrupt decision affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and the provision of HIV prevention services to millions of people. A UNAIDS report ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Brain chemistry can reactivate or suppress dormant HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are still fairly common and an estimated 40 million people worldwide are currently living with this condition. The HIV virus attacks the body's immune system and thus makes those ...
Electronic medical records help save lives of HIV patients
With 9.5% of its population estimated to be HIV-positive in 2019, Malawi has one of the highest rates of HIV prevalence in the world. While untreated HIV can lead to infection and death, antiretroviral therapy (ART)—a combination ...
Dec 19, 2025
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Real-world data gives Africa a smarter path to fighting HIV and TB
HIV and tuberculosis (TB) treatment programs have always relied on clinical trials to understand whether treatment interventions are actually working, but they're costly and cumbersome. Meanwhile, African biostatisticians ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Clinical trial suggests knowing HIV 'viral load' doesn't improve number of patients seeking needed care
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other sources, there are approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States, and another 1.2 to 2.2 million who are at highest ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Improving the medical and forensic care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department
As a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he would notice that these individuals had difficulty accessing advocates who could help them navigate both ...
Dec 16, 2025
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A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections
For several years, pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV (PrEP) has been a major success in preventing new cases. However, individuals on PrEP typically engage in riskier sexual behavior and thus are more susceptible to acquiring ...
Dec 15, 2025
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Dramatic drop in HIV-infected immune cells occurs in patient who received cancer treatment
Advancements in HIV/AIDS research, drug development and clinical practice since the 1980s have made it possible for people living with HIV to lead long, productive lives and keep the virus in check at undetectable levels ...
Dec 15, 2025
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Chewable supplements help improve bone density of adolescents with HIV, clinical trial finds
Giving adolescents living with HIV high-dose Vitamin D and calcium supplements can help improve their bone density and reduce the risk of fractures, a new study suggests.
Dec 12, 2025
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Researchers urge policy action as injectable PrEP remains out of reach for many
In a new brief report, researchers caution against repeating past mistakes in HIV prevention, as high drug prices and insurance coverage issues have slowed uptake of long-acting, bimonthly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis ...
Dec 10, 2025
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AI as 'an ally' to improve sexual health in Latin America
"We all have the right to receive information in our native language," says Peruvian obstetrician Ana Miluzka Baca Gamarra.
Dec 9, 2025
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New test distinguishes vaccine-induced false positives from active HIV infection
Since the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1983, roughly 91.4 million people around the world have contracted the virus and an additional 44.1 million have died from related causes. Currently, nearly 40 ...
Dec 3, 2025
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US skips World AIDS day for the first time in 37 years
For the first time in more than three decades, the United States did not take part in World AIDS Day on December 1, a major change from past years when the day was used to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor the millions ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Another cancer patient achieves HIV remission after stem cell transplant
Details of a 60-year-old male individual from Germany who achieved sustained HIV remission after a stem cell transplant, the seventh-known case reported to date, are published in Nature this week.
Dec 2, 2025
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Common water pill may help HIV medicines work faster and reduce inflammation, early study suggests
An FDA‑approved medication called spironolactone, often prescribed for heart and blood pressure conditions, may be a useful add‑on to the standard HIV treatment, according to new research from the Valente lab at The Herbert ...
Dec 2, 2025
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