Stealthing, the act of men removing the condom during sex without the knowledge or permission of their partners is raising concerns of increased HIV infections.
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CDC Recommendations on How to Deliver News of a Positive Test Result
CDC recommendations on how to deliver news about a positive HIV test in order to ensure that the patient understands the diagnosis and handles it well.
Continue readingIndia’s HIV/Aids Law will Help Tackle Stigma of HIV Testing and Treatment
India has passed a law that makes it a ‘criminal offence’ to discriminate against HIV positive people. The bill however, stands to raise demand for ARVs.
Continue readingHow HIV Virus Causes the Chronic Lung Disease Emphysema
Chronic lung disease is one of the most fatal side effect among HIV patients. Researchers have found out how HIV causes this lung disorder.
Continue readingHIV: Why Men Have Significantly Lower Rates of HIV Testing
Men go for HIV testing less than women do making HIV rates among men in East Africa to be higher than those of women.
Continue readingNew Technology Could Cut the Dose of Popular HIV Treatment in Half
Researchers have filed successful results after using nanotechnology to improve HIV therapies. The new technology will cut HIV drug dose by half.
Continue readingNew HIV Therapy Shows High Potency and Prolonged Health Benefits
Scientists have discovered a new HIV treatment that could be more efficient especially for people who may have developed the resistant version of HIV virus.
Continue readingStudy Hopes to Find a Way to Reduce Disease Risk in HIV Patients
A study is looking into using statins to prevent heart disease common in HIV+ patients. The study involves 6,500 people who will be monitored for 6 years.
Continue readingEarly Vaccine Trials Leave Five HIV Patients HIV Free
Researchers in Barcelona successfully suppressed HIV in 5 people by using a new vaccine based treatment giving hope to over 37 million HIV+ people.
Continue readingNew Programme Introduced to Help Patients Take their HIV Treatment Effectively
Researchers in the Netherlands have come up with a new programme that will help HIV patients to take their medication regularly to increase its efficacy.
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