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FDA has approved and new HIV drug. It is the first in its class to be approved by the FDA. What is different about this drug? The drug (integrase) works "by blocking the integrase enzyme, which helps HIV replicate by inserting its DNA into new cells." Are we any closer to a cure? FDA has approved and new HIV drug. It is the first in its class to be approved by the... more
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HIV drugs seem to be working, which is great. But as HIV patients live longer, their drive to eat well, exercise and otherwise take care of themselves apparently fades with time. New findings show that HIV population has about the same overweight or obese percentage as the uninfected population, about two thirds.HIV drugs seem to be working, which is great. But as HIV patients live longer, their... more
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A hot member of the Miami club scene, Elidor Kersaint knew he was HIV positive when he was having unprotected sex. He has been in jail for the crime since June. Miami police know about one woman that he slept with and are now asking any other women who might have had sex with Kersaint to come forward...and to visit their doctors. Kersaint faces at least 5 years in prison if convicted.A hot member of the Miami club scene, Elidor Kersaint knew he was HIV positive when he... more
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Build to combat HIV and cancer, researchers have created a nanotech drug delivery system. Way better than taking 60 pills a day if you ask me. Then again, sort of like having Martin Short floating around in your blood. Hmmm....Build to combat HIV and cancer, researchers have created a nanotech drug delivery... more
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According to an IBN report (the Indian version of CNN), a doctor has developed an enzyme that can attack and destroy HIV and the parts of cells it has infected in 3 months in a laboratory setting.
A cure for HIV based on this enzyme is still years away (we're talking 5-20) because the drug still has to go through further research and testing, but then hopefully, it'll make it to development.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
According to an IBN report (the Indian version of CNN), a doctor has developed an... more
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More than 100,000 condoms given away in a Washington DC citywide campaign to reduce HIV and AIDS have been returned over complaints about poor packaging.More than 100,000 condoms given away in a Washington DC citywide campaign to reduce... more
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The Naga people living in remote northeast India are struggling to bring attention to their own HIV epidemic.The Naga people living in remote northeast India are struggling to bring attention to... more
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Christof Putzel explores the Kibera Slums in Kenya, penetrating a code of silence in one of the world's hardest hit communities by the AIDS pandemic.Christof Putzel explores the Kibera Slums in Kenya, penetrating a code of silence in... more
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At the Nyumbani Orphanage, one of the only pediatric AIDS facilities in Kenya, HIV positive children struggle to understand why they are sick.At the Nyumbani Orphanage, one of the only pediatric AIDS facilities in Kenya, HIV... more
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AIDS has orphaned millions of children in sub-Saharan Africa. Some of these children learn and teach about the disease through poetry.AIDS has orphaned millions of children in sub-Saharan Africa. Some of these children... more
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Adam Yamaguchi travels to India where the intricate highway system is helping transport HIV.Adam Yamaguchi travels to India where the intricate highway system is helping... more
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With or without a prescription, anyone can buy prescription drugs in India, which is complicating the country's fight against HIV.With or without a prescription, anyone can buy prescription drugs in India, which is... more
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