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.
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How 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 readingSyphilis Rates in Newborns Reach a Record High
Medical practitioners in the United States are worried about an all time rise in congenital syphilis cases probably due to late or no prenatal care.
Continue readingReasons Why Young People Refuse to Get Tested for HIV
A large percentage of youths in America are not going for HIV testing due to lack of access to testing facilities even though they are among high-risk groups.
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 readingMore Efforts Needed to Reduce HIV Transmission in Malaysia
Even though HIV rates among drug users in Malaysia have reduced, HIV transmission in the general public has gone up calling for more attention.
Continue readingYoung People Living with HIV Urge Government to Support End of AIDS by 2030
A group of young people who are part of the Youth Stop AIDS campaign has come out to encourage governments to join in and help end HIV/AIDS by 2030.
Continue readingPrEP Suspected to be Responsible of Drop in London HIV Rates
Pre-exposure prophylaxis has allegedly helped result in a 40% drop in the number of new cases of HIV infections among the gay community, according to sexual health clinics in London.
Continue readingSTD Prevention and Testing For College Students: The Facts
Cases of HIV infections among university and college students has been increasing over time. Why is this so? Here are the facts.
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