A bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant donor has made it possible for a second person in the world to be cleared from an HIV infection 100 per cent. The man in London received stem cells and he was declared completely freed from the virus within 18 months of stopping the antiretroviral drug therapy. The highly sensitive test used on him did not detect any traces of the virus left in the blood of the patient, giving the world hope for the development of an effective AIDS cure.
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HIV is Still Taboo in The DRC Leading to Increased Rates Annually
HIV/AIDS is still taboo topic in the In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rampant HIV stigma has seen the number of HIV/AIDS deaths continue to rise.
Continue readingHigh Cases of PTSD Reported in Women Living with HIV
Cases of PTSD are higher in women living with HIV compared to HIV- women. Researchers ask health care givers to screen for PTSD in order to offer proper care.
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 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 readingChildren Living with HIV Urge PM to Address Decline in Children Friendly HIV Drug
Children living with HIV in India are calling upon the government to improve access to child-friendly drug Lopinavir syrup that’s currently unavailable in India
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 Research aims to Offer Better Support to Old People Living with HIV
A doctor in Birmingham has come up with specialized training games that will help ease cognitive disorders common among ageing HIV+ patients.
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 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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