Vaccines can put an end to HIV. African governments must take the lead in developing them
HIV remains a major global public health challenge.
Dec 2, 2024
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Infections: News and Research on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Why is a cure for HIV so elusive?
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers are on the cutting-edge of the study of HIV, working toward treatments and a better understanding of how the virus works.
Nov 29, 2024
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Fewest new HIV cases since late 1980s: UNAIDS report
Fewer people contracted HIV last year than at any point since the rise of the disease in the late 1980s, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that this decline was still far too slow.
Nov 26, 2024
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'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining
The number of new HIV infections and deaths is falling worldwide, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.
Nov 26, 2024
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Africa must champion HIV response to secure success, say experts
The sense of urgency around HIV has waned as it competes with other global crises for attention and funding, leading to a dangerous setback in the HIV response.
Oct 9, 2024
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Twice-yearly injection cuts HIV risk by 96%, but will cost cut access?
It could be a real breakthrough for people at risk for HIV infection: A shot given every six months that reduces their risk by a whopping 96%.
Sep 13, 2024
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How HIV/AIDS got its name
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term "AIDS" on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal ...
Sep 4, 2024
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More than half of HIV-positive Americans are over 50: Figuring out care is complex
In the late 1980s, Linda Rose Frank began working with HIV-positive individuals at the University of Pittsburgh. At the time, those affected were mainly young men with a terrifying prognosis.
Sep 2, 2024
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Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped millions of Americans navigate the health challenges of the pandemic, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a West Nile infection.
Aug 26, 2024
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Meth addiction, HIV and a struggling health system are causing a perfect storm in Fiji
Like many Pacific states that rely on tourism, Fiji had a hard time during the main pandemic years. But as tourism recovers, another crisis threatens the island nation's stability—one fueled by rising methamphetamine addiction.
Aug 19, 2024
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