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World first as living HIV patient donates kidney in US
World first as living HIV patient donates kidney in US
In a world first, US doctors have transplanted a kidney from one HIV-positive patient to another. The operation took place at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, with both patients said to be...
29 march 2019
Majority of Ukrainians think that the woman’s role in the society is defined by the words “beauty” and
Majority of Ukrainians think that the woman’s role in the society is defined by the words “beauty” and "weakness"
The study of gender stereotypes in Ukraine led by the international research company Ipsos commissioned by the Elena Pinchuk Foundation project "I Can!" and the project "Vsi. Svoi" discovered that...
21 february 2019
20-cent, whirligig-inspired Paperfuge could help diagnose diseases
20-cent, whirligig-inspired Paperfuge could help diagnose diseases
With inspiration from an ancient toy, researchers believe that the simple spinning mechanics of a whirligig could help in the diagnosis of malaria, HIV and other diseases around the world,...
17 january 2017
Better HIV treatment 'could be driving up syphilis rates by eliminating the fear factor', study claims
Better HIV treatment 'could be driving up syphilis rates by eliminating the fear factor', study claims
Drug treatments to suppress HIV could be driving up rates of syphilis by eliminating the 'fear factor', a new study has warned. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can control viral load -...
16 january 2017
Single Shot at Doctor's Office May Be Future of HIV Prevention
Single Shot at Doctor's Office May Be Future of HIV Prevention
Truvada, the other "little blue pill," is taken daily to prevent HIV and has been touted as a miracle drug responsible for lowering HIV rates across the United States. But soon, the daily...
29 december 2016
South Africa’s New HIV Vaccine Trial Hopes to Be the ‘Final Nail in the Coffin’
South Africa’s New HIV Vaccine Trial Hopes to Be the ‘Final Nail in the Coffin’
This will be South Africa's largest and most advanced HIV vaccine clinical trial.
28 november 2016
HIV vaccine test hopes for breakthrough in combat against the virus
HIV vaccine test hopes for breakthrough in combat against the virus
New vaccine trial in South Africa builds on previous RV144 study to bring in more effective prevention of infection.
27 november 2016
A Promising Study Reveals New Hope For An HIV Cure
A Promising Study Reveals New Hope For An HIV Cure
A combination vaccine and immune system stimulant appears to suppress virus levels in tests on monkeys.
14 november 2016
By adding an antibody to HIV treatment, researchers send virus into 'sustained remission' in monkeys
By adding an antibody to HIV treatment, researchers send virus into 'sustained remission' in monkeys
Scientists may have found a way for patients with HIV to keep the virus in check without having to take powerful drugs every day. But despite an early success in monkeys, they are...
15 october 2016
New HIV vaccine to be trialled in South Africa
New HIV vaccine to be trialled in South Africa
A vaccine against HIV will be trialed in South Africa later this year after meeting the criteria needed to prove it could help fight the epidemic in Africa.
20 july 2016
These Drugs Stop the Spread of HIV Even Without Condoms
These Drugs Stop the Spread of HIV Even Without Condoms
In a new study, drugs alone prevent the transmission of HIV among gay men.
13 july 2016
Researchers Try Grindr App to Give Out H.I.V. Self-Testing Kits
Researchers Try Grindr App to Give Out H.I.V. Self-Testing Kits
Grindr, the gay dating app, is an effective way to get gay black and Hispanic men to try home H.I.V. self-testing kits, according to a recent study.
12 july 2016