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Cow Mucus-based Lubricant Effective Against HIV

A synthetic prophylactic gel which has been developed protects against HIV and herpes transmission. The viral prophylactic tests were conducted in a lab on several types of cells.




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HIV Prevention in Gay/Bisexual Youth by Engaging Their Parents

Parents can be taught to communicate with their gay or bisexual sons about safe sex, suggests a new study published in the journal iAIDS and Behavior/i.




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World AIDS Day 2022: Let's Address Inequalities that Fuel HIV

When it comes to HIV response, however, inequalities still persist for the most basic services like testing, treatment, and preventive measures, and even more so for new technologies, say experts.




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Are we on the Right Track to End AIDS by 2030

UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi revealed that the goal to end AIDS by 2030 is "badly off track". "We must address these challenges that




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De-stigmatizing Move Against HIV

Nearly 15.23 lakh people living with HIV are being provided with free antiretroviral (ARV) medicines through 687 ART centers and 1261 link ART centers




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Monthly Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV During Breastfeeding Safely

A monthly vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine - an HIV prevention method that has been approved in several African countries and




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Are Countries Missing on HIV Self-Testing?

14th National Conference of AIDS Society of India (ASI) demands the Indian government and over 50% of other countries to include HIV self-testing in their HIV response.




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Who Is Responsible for the Blunting of AIDS Epidemic?

When HIV virus is at untraceable levels then it is untransmittable, or "undetectable equals untransmittable" (U Equals U). This is the reality of every HIV patient.




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Why Is STI and HIV Screening Decreased While Positive Test Results Increase?

At the onset of the pandemic, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and medlinkHIV/medlink testing reduced, while there was a rise in positive sexually




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Exploring the Consistent Outcomes of an Antiviral Drug

Regardless of HIV status, medlinktecovirimat/medlink, an medlinkantiviral drug/medlink that has been extensively employed to treat medlinksmallpox/medlink




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HIV Antibody Response Raised in Patients With Tuberculosis Disease

medlinkHIV/medlink patients with pulmonary tuberculosis had broader and more potent HIV antibodies compared to those without suspected or documented




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Latent HIV Found Seeking Refuge in the Brain

A recent discovery found that medlinkHIV/medlink may lay latent in the brain and that stopping therapy can restart the development of infection to AIDS.




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New Era of HIV Testing Expanded by INVEX Health

INVEX Health, a Mumbai-based company, has announced the upcoming launch of India's inaugural oral HIV self-test, marking a significant advancement in HIV testing accessibility.




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Digital Test Measures HIV Viral Load

A cost-efficient digital assay developed measures the presence of HIV in single drop of blood. The findings of the study are published in i ACS Nano /i (!--ref1--).




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Does Gender Influence Comorbidity Rates in HIV-Positive Smokers

The correlation between medlinkhigh smoking rates/medlink among individuals with HIV and the prevalence of comorbid health issues is influenced by




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Immune-Evading HIV Protein Complex Solved

Using cryo-electron microscopy the atomic structure of the "APOBEC3G-Vif complex" has been unveiled by scientists (!--ref1--). h2 What is APOBEC3G




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Beauty Salon-Driven Initiative Boosts PrEP Awareness in Fight Against AIDS

In African American and other Black cisgender women, a beauty salon-centered approach enhanced understanding and awareness of medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink




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HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial Initiates in the United States and South Africa

Enrollment for a Phase 1 trial of a preventative medlinkHIV vaccine/medlink candidate has commenced in both the United States and South Africa. This




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18 of 20 Vietnam Monkeypox Cases Test HIV-Positive

The Department of Health in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has officially confirmed that 18 out of 20 recorded monkeypox cases have shown positive medlinkHIV/medlink test results.




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HIV-Preventive Drug-PrEP's Usage Barriers Among Young Men

Young men who have sex with other men have limited knowledge and awareness of the medlinkHIV/medlink prevention medlinkdrug- PrEP/medlink and




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World AIDS Day 2023 Emphasizes Community Leadership's Power to End HIV Crisis

Today, December 1 marks World AIDS Day, dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for individuals living with medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink while




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Concerning HIV Surge in India Amid AIDS Progress

The commemoration of the 35th World AIDS Day (WAD), initiated in 1988, (!--ref1--) serves as a moment to assess progress made in preventing, controlling,




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Early Mpox Antiviral Shows Promise in HIV Patients

Administering the antiviral tecovirimat (Tpoxx) within 7 days of medlinkmpox symptom/medlink onset is linked to reduced rates of mpox disease progression in individuals with HIV (PWH).




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Race to Develop an Inclusive HIV Vaccine!

Amsterdam UMC, with the leadership of Rogier Sanders and a grant from the Bill (and) Melinda Gates Foundation, is at the forefront of a global project to develop a practical HIV vaccine (!--ref1--).




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Crucial Role of Early Intervention in Achieving HIV Remission

Initiating treatment at an early stage may contribute to sustained control of the HIV virus, provided that the treatment is consistently maintained without interruptions.




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A World Without AIDS? CRISPR Technology Ignites Hope for HIV Cure

In a monumental leap forward in the battle against medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink, researchers at the University of Amsterdam have reported a success in




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Ending AIDS in India: Prioritizing Effective Treatment for HIV Patients

Comprehensive treatment for all medlinkHIV/medlink-positive individuals, effectively suppressing the virus, is pivotal in curbing transmission and steering India towards an end to AIDS.




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Ever-Present Need to Integrate TB and HIV Services

Eamonn Murphy's keynote address at the End TB Dialogues Summit highlights the ongoing relevance of integrating medlinkTB/medlink and HIV services, echoing a call to action initiated by Dr.




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Tripura's HIV Crisis :Experts Warn of Epidemic

Despite the Government of Tripura's recent clarification on misleading reports about HIV cases, health experts warned on Wednesday that the situation might be more severe than it appears.




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UN Reports Ending AIDS by 2030 Hinges on Policy Decisions This Year

A new report by UNAIDS warns that the global commitment to ending medlinkAIDS/medlink as a medlinkpublic health/medlink threat by 2030 hangs in the balance.




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New Study Links HIV Drug Abacavir to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

Current or previous use of the medlinkantiretroviral drug/medlink (ARV) abacavir was linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events




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Cabotegravir: A Safe Shield for HIV Prevention During Pregnancy

Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) was found to be safe and well-tolerated as medlinkHIV/medlink pre-exposure prophylaxis (medlinkPrEP/medlink)




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AIDS Response Caught in a Debt Trap: Global Health at Risk

The ongoing debt crisis in the Global South is severely undermining efforts to combat the medlinkAIDS/medlink epidemic, as per a recent report. Nations




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Global Decline in AIDS Deaths: Eastern Europe and Central Asia Lag Behind

medlinkAIDS/medlink-related deaths (!--ref1--) have decreased worldwide, except in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. According to the latest UNAIDS




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Empowering India's Informal Sector Workers with HIV and TB Care

The Ministry of Labour and Employment reports that a staggering 93% of India's workforce operates in the informal sector. Many of these workers, including




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HIV Epidemic Curbed: India Reports 44% Decline in New Infections

India has made remarkable strides in the fight against medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink, with the country's annual medlinkHIV infections/medlink dropping




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India's Progress: 44% Drop in New HIV Cases Surpasses Global Average

India has made significant progress in reducing new medlinkHIV/medlink infections, achieving a b44% decrease since 2010, which surpasses the global average reduction of 39%/b.




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Promising Tuberculosis Therapy for HIV-positive Patients

A promising new therapy for medlinktuberculosis/medlink (TB) has been shown to be compatible with combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), stated research




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How Telehealth Enhances HIV Care

Telehealth may serve as a practical long-term solution for individuals living with HIV, possibly reducing the time, effort, and costs associated with




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Mothers be Alert! Risk of HIV Transfer Through Breast Milk

Scientists have assessed the HIV reservoir present in the breast milk cells of two women living with HIV (WLWH) who had been undergoing effective long-term treatment.




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Trends in Oral and Injectable HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Prescription

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with antiretroviral medications is effective in preventing HIV infections. PrEP use has increased between 2013 and 2023.




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Safe Kidney Transplants Between HIV Patients

Kidney transplantation from a deceased donor with HIV to a recipient who also has HIV is as safe and effective as transplants from donors without HIV.




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India's AIDS Society Pushes for Fast-Tracking HIV Prevention Tools

The AIDS Society of India (ASI) has urged the government to swiftly include HIV self-testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in its healthcare policies and programs (!--ref1--).




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World's First Historic Face and Whole-Eye Transplantation!

World's first combined face and whole-eye transplantation was made possible through innovations in managing blood flow, including the use of personalized




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A Path to Fewer Hospital Stays and Complications

Implementing a system-wide preoperative nutrition program could result in (Dollor) 7.8 million in annual savings by decreasing hospital stays by 18% and postoperative




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Y Chromosome: A Genetic Factor in Autism Risk

Y chromosome plays a role in increasing the likelihood of autism, providing a potential explanation for the higher rates in males. (!--ref1--) h2What




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Vitamin B12: A Protective Shield Against Acute Pancreatitis

New study has identified vitamin B12 as a potential protective factor against acute pancreatitis, using a combination of human genetic data and animal studies.




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Risky Driving Habits Among Teens Linked to Cellphone Use

A significant link between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers has been found in a study led by Penn




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Prolonged Fasting for Orthopedic Surgeries Raises Malnutrition Risk

Multiple orthopedic surgeries within a single hospitalization can lead to malnutrition due to extended fasting, potentially delaying recovery and increasing




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Noncommunicable Diseases Behind 90% of Deaths in Western Pacific

A new World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer are responsible