HIV & AIDS
A sixth of new HIV patients in Europe 50 or older: study
People aged 50 and older comprise a growing percentage of HIV patients in Europe, accounting for one in six new cases in 2015, researchers said Wednesday.
Sep 27, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds HIV+ cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy
The immunotherapy that has revolutionized treatment of many cancers appears to offer similar benefit to cancer patients living with HIV, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Feb 7, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
Research associates pro-inflammatory molecules with early death in HIV patients
A study led by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) provides new insight into the impact that pro-inflammatory molecules have on early death in HIV patients who abuse alcohol. The findings, published ...
Jan 16, 2014
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HIV & AIDS
Intestinal bacteria may fuel inflammation and worsen HIV disease
A new study of HIV infection by UC San Francisco researchers points to changes in intestinal bacteria as a possible explanation for why successfully treated HIV patients nonetheless prematurely experience life-shortening ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More than one third of U.S. HIV patients fail to receive vaccination for hepatitis B
Despite their high risk for infection, more than one third of U.S. HIV patients fail to get vaccinated for hepatitis B. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Dec 25, 2017
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HIV & AIDS
Researchers investigate possible rural-urban divide in HIV risk behaviors
Although most newly diagnosed HIV patients in the United States live in cities, about 20% of new HIV infections are diagnosed in rural areas. Sexual minority males (gay, bisexual, queer and other men who have sex with men) ...
Jun 5, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Earlier antiretroviral therapy might reduce the burden of cancer in those with HIV
HIV-infected patients are at increased risk for cancer as a result of both their impaired immune system and lifestyle factors, such as smoking, according to researchers at Kaiser Permanente.
Nov 22, 2011
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HIV & AIDS
Genetically modified T cell therapy shown to be safe, lasting in decade-long study of HIV patients
HIV patients treated with genetically modified T cells remain healthy up to 11 years after initial therapy, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report in the new issue of Science ...
May 2, 2012
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HIV & AIDS
Individuals with HIV at higher risk for heart disease
A review of more than 80 studies reveals that changes in the immune cells of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The review is published in the ...
Jan 25, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Morocco makes headway against HIV but stigma remains
In Morocco, the struggle against HIV has been so successful in recent years that campaigners worry about losing funding for combatting the virus, but for people living with the disease it remains a heavy stigma.
Sep 27, 2019
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