A new mobile app dubbed Daily Reports of Using Medications (DRUM) could help HIV+ patients to adhere to medication thus improving the quality of life.
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WHO: Shortage of HIV Testing Affects Global Efforts
According to the World Health Organization, it’s feared that a shortage of HIV testing will affect global efforts to diagnose and treat people with HIV.
Continue readingNurx App Delivers HIV Prevention Via Mail
Are you concerned about contracting HIV? Startups like Nurx are joining the fight against the spreads of HIV with new, accessible prevention options.
Continue readingChina Promotes Self-Testing Kits to Fight HIV
What happens when at-risk individuals refuse to get tested for HIV at a clinic? China is enabling people to self-test at home.
Continue readingNew Research Shows That One Shot Can Protect Against HIV
Tired of worrying about HIV? Researchers have discovered one shot that may be able to protect against HIV for up to six months!
Continue readingCancer Increases Mortality among HIV-Infected Patients
Mortality rates are higher in HIV positive patients who also suffer from cancer. ARTs have however proven to be effects in reducing these mortality rates.
Continue readingCaution Required when Implementing Early HAART Treatment
Early initiation of HAART treatment is both good and bad. In light with this, it’s advised that early HAART treatment be administered with caution.
Continue readingDrones May Improve HIV Testing for Remote Areas
How can people living in far-off regions get quick HIV testing? The United Nations may have the answer with new drone technology.
Continue readingHIV Testing Uptake Shot Up among Men having Sex with Men in China from 2008 to 2012
HIV testing among men having sex with men in China shot up to 46.0% in 2012 from 20.1% in 2008. HIV prevalence however, remained stable.
Continue readingFrance: HIV Self-test kits that gives results in minutes
The use of self-tests that provide results immediately is easy, accurate and increases chances of detecting HIV positive cases at the early stages.
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