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Second Person Becomes HIV-Free after a Stem Cell Transplant

posted in #HIV on 2020-03-24 by Shim Clinic

A second person has gone back to having a HIV-negative status after a stem cell transplant. Known as the London Patient, the HIV-positive man received a transplant from a HIV-resistant person that helped for the complete eradication of the virus.

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An HIV Prevention Roadmap for 2020 and Beyond

posted in #HIV on 2020-03-17 by Shim Clinic

The world has made a massive leap forward when it comes to the management of HIV/AIDS. The condition is no longer a death sentence the way in was in the 1980s and 90s. Still, effective prevention strategies will be required to further slow down the spread of the virus in 2020 and the years to come.

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Breakthrough Research: New Medication Prevents HIV Transmission from Mother to Baby

posted in #HIV on 2020-01-23 by Shim Clinic

Clinical studies focused on a new antibody-based treatment suggest that the medication is effective enough to prevent the passage of the HIV virus from pregnant mother to baby. While this is still a preliminary trial, the new treatment option is demonstrating a lot of promise.

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A Timeline of the HIV Crisis: The Scary 1980s and 1990s

posted in #HIV on 2020-01-13 by Shim Clinic 1 Comment

The 1980s and 1990s were marked by the peak of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 1981, there were 270 cases of the infection. By the end of 1984, the number of infections reached 7,699 in the US alone and 762 cases in Europe. The AIDS crisis marks a really dark time period but it has also given birth to life-saving research.

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Knowledge is Power – A Few Things You Should Know About HIV/AIDS

posted in #HIV on 2019-01-30 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team 4 Comments

The best way to protect yourself from getting infected with HIV is to arm yourself with all the information available about the virus. Our blog posts gives you all the knowledge you need.

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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Beat HIV As the Leading Cause of Death in Africa

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-12-14 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

HIV/AIDS related deaths are no longer th eleading cause of death in Africa. HIV/AIDS is now the second cause of deaths after lower respiratory tract infections.

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Men and the Youth in Botswana Continue to Shun HIV Testing

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-08-04 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Botswana is making huge strides in fighting HIV but is currently facing a major challenge of men & youths not getting tested or wanting to know theor status.

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UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Wants Age of Consent for HIV Testing Lowered

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-07-14 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific wants the consent age for HIV testing raised from 18 to 16 to encourage more teenagers to get tested.

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HIV and Hepatitis: Know the Facts

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-07-10 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

HIV and hepatitis are similar and common diseases caused by viruses. The two are also different. Here’s everything you need to know for appropriate treatment.

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Doctors Embrace and Encourage Routine HIV Testing

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-06-30 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Medical practitioners, health centers, clinics and hospitals have been urged to encourage HIV testing alongside other blood test in order to get people tested

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