b

Truvada Identifies Patterns of Medication-taking Behaviour

Truvada, used as pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection (PrEP), can reveal patterns of medication-taking behavior that may put persons at risk of prophylactic failure.




b

New Technology Enables Treat HIV with a Single Injection

Single-injection which could treat HIV was developed for the first time in Dr. Barzel's laboratory. The technique developed in his lab utilizes type B




b

How Does HIV Speed Up Body's Aging Processes?

In infected people, HIV has an "early and substantial" effect on aging, revving biological changes in the body linked to normal aging within two to three years of infection.




b

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.




b

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.




b

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




b

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




b

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.




b

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




b

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.




b

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.




b

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




b

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




b

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




b

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.




b

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.




b

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




b

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)




b

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




b

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




b

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




b

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




b

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.




b

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




b

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.




b

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.




b

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.




b

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.




b

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




b

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




b

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Drug May Help Battle Against Incurable Glioblastoma

Drugs used to slow Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progression may also suppress self-renewing cancerous stem cells in grade 4 glioblastoma, the most




b

Game-Changing Protein Paves the Way for Better Heart Health in Progeria Patients

A recent discovery led by the University of Maryland could pave the way for new and enhanced treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS),




b

Senior Citizens to Benefit from GST Relief on Health and Life Insurance

The Group of Ministers (GoM) has agreed to largely exempt the goods and services tax (GST) on term life insurance premiums and health insurance premiums paid by senior citizens.




b

Genetic Links Between Brain Volume, Parkinson's, and ADHD

A groundbreaking study has revealed hundreds of genetic variations that influence the development of critical brain structures. Researchers examined DNA




b

Blood Stem Cells: Key to Immune Aging and Longevity

Blood stem cells contribute to maintaining the age-related imbalance of the two main types of immune cells innate and adaptive. Effective immune systems




b

Liver X Receptor's Role in Brain Health

Two types of hormone receptors interact with each other to maintain brain health and it can prevent neurodegenerative diseases. h2Hormone Receptors:




b

From Genes to Gut: How Zinc Pathways Bring Hope for Short Bowel Syndrome

A newly identified gene pathway involving zinc in mice brings us one step closer to using zinc-based supplements to treat people with the rare disorder




b

Maternal Antibodies Interfere With Malaria Vaccine Efficacy in Infants

According to research led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in partnership with seven African centers, maternal antibodies transferred




b

Genes as Weapons: How Gut Bacteria Disable Their Foes

Bacteria in the human gut evolve quickly by exchanging genetic elements among themselves. The order Bacteroidales, a highly abundant group of bacteria




b

How Aging Affects Social Behavior in Animals

Humans change their social behaviour as they age. However, some animals and birds become less sociable as they age (!--ref1--). New research with




b

Building Artificial Kidneys from Scratch to Fight Disease

The kidney is a masterpiece. The development of the kidney is truly a beautiful process, says Alex Hughes, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Penn




b

Scent of Trouble: How Smell Loss Points to Hundreds of Diseases

A new study has uncovered a significant link between impaired sense of smell and a wide range of 139 medical conditions. Led by Professor Emeritus Michael




b

Ultrasound: A New Tool for Brain Search and Rescue

Ultrasound, traditionally used for imaging, is now emerging as a promising therapeutic tool with the potential to revolutionize brain health, as outlined in a recent study (!--ref1--).




b

Effects of Sit-Stand Desks on Health and Blood Pressure

Alternating between sitting and standing at work is effective in reducing medlinksedentary behavior/medlink, but it does not significantly lower medlinkblood




b

Defibrillation Devices Turn Out to Be Both Life-Saving and Power-Saving

Defibrillators can now save lives while consuming 1,000 times less power, according to a new study. The findings of the study are published in a paper i Chaos/i, by AIP Publishing (!--ref1--).




b

Circadian Disruptions and Overeating: Can Targeting the Liver-Brain Pathway Help?

People who work night shifts or irregular hours and eat at inconsistent times are more susceptible to weight gain and diabetes, likely because their eating




b

Targeting HMGB1: New Hope for Liver Disease Treatment

Acute and chronic liver diseases continue to be major clinical problems because of their high rates of morbidity and mortality. Acetaminophen (APAP)




b

Cannabinol in Cannabis: A Natural Aid for Better Sleep

Cannabinol (CBN), a compound found in cannabis can improve sleep. Research by scientists at the University of Sydney has found that CBN increases sleep in rats (!--ref1--).




b

Abbott 2009 Global Citizenship Report Highlights Company's Progress in 'Redefining Responsibility'

Abbott 2009 Global Citizenship Report Highlights Company's Progress in 'Redefining Responsibility'




b

Aspen Dental Practices Remind Patients, Caregivers About Importance of Regular Oral Care for Mature Adults in Recognition of Older Americans Month

Aspen Dental Practices Remind Patients, Caregivers About Importance of Regular Oral Care for Mature Adults in Recognitio