India to continue generic drugs for HIV patients
July 6th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India will not compromise on drug licensing norms and continue to produce generic drugs for free treatment to HIV positive patients, Commerce and Industry Minister ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Patients with HIV infection at greater risk of developing heart failure
April 26th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): A study has found that patients with HIV infection, who do not have a prior history of coronary heart disease, may be at a higher risk of developing ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New HIV/AIDS study could turn treatment ‘on its head’
March 4th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): A new study of anti-HIV/AIDS medicines in the developing world is on the verge of turning "the whole treatment world on its head," says expert.Paul Palumbo, of pediatric ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
HIV street drug ‘Whoonga’ is South Africa’s latest high
January 28th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): South Africa's battle against Aids is being threatened with a street drug called 'Whoonga', which is a cocktail that includes the antiretroviral (ARV) medication prescribed to people with ... Read more...
Posted in World |
New mouse virus found in patients who are suffering from chronic fatigue
August 24th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists believe that they now have more questions about the link between a mouse virus and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).In a recent study, scientists say ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Hepatitis C: Cure and control, right now!
July 29th, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant - CNSWorld Hepatitis Day: 28 July(CNS): Hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection occurs in an estimated one quarter of HIV-infected persons in Europe, Australia, and the United States. “As ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
American Scientists Create HIV Resistant Stem Cells To Counter AIDS
July 5th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Paris, July 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American scientists have been successful in creating HIV resistant cells which might play a significant role in the future in utilizing gene therapy to control ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Lubricant use with anal sex may raise HIV risk
May 26th, 2010 - 11:23 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 26 (ANI): Lubricants may make anal sex a comfortable experience, but they may also raise the risk of spreading sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, according to a research.According to two ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Researchers crack key HIV riddle after decades
February 1st, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 1 (IANS) Researchers have cracked a key riddle that has foxed scientists for decades, potentially opening the way to better treatment of HIV, says a new study.
Imperial College London and ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Breakthrough may lead to new HIV drugs
February 1st, 2010 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 1 (ANI): A research team from Imperial College London and Harvard University claims to have made a major breakthrough that would help in developing new treatments for HIV infection.They have ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New vaccine could prevent TB in patients with HIV infection
January 30th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): Disclosing results of a clinical trial, researchers at Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) have shown that a new vaccine against tuberculosis, Mycobacterium vaccae (MV), is effective in preventing tuberculosis ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Longer breastfeeding protects kids born to HIV-infected mums
January 15th, 2010 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that stopping breastfeeding early might increase mortality risk in children born to HIV-infected mothers.The research team from Zambia assumed that by 4 months ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Microbicide trial results signal end of one chapter, focus turns to promising ARV-based candidates
December 14th, 2009 - 8:39 pm ICT by admin
By Citizen News Service (CNS, www.citizen-news.org )[CNS]: While acknowledging disappointment in the trial results announced today, the Global Campaign for Microbicides noted that the failure of PRO 2000, a candidate microbicide gel, ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Now virtual nurses for HIV patients!
December 10th, 2009 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 10 (IANS) HIV patients will now have virtual peers or nurses to help them through their treatment.
Canada's Montreal University has successfully created these virtual peers to help HIV patients in ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Aussie scientists find HIV reservoir in the brain
September 23rd, 2009 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep 23 (ANI): Aussie scientists have discovered that the brain also acts as a key "reservoir" for HIV, a finding that may be a serious threat to the search for a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ugandan AIDS patients face uncertain future as drugs run out
August 17th, 2009 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
By Henry Wasswa
Kampala, Aug 17 (DPA) Rosemary Bagagga, a penniless AIDS sufferer, is five months pregnant, but what worries her most is that she may not be able to get the drugs ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
New antiretroviral drug safe and effective for patients beginning HIV treatment
August 3rd, 2009 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 3 (ANI): Emory University researchers have found that a member of a new class of antiretroviral drugs is safe and effective for patients beginning treatment against HIV.They came to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
HAART may help reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission
August 2nd, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 2 (ANI): Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can prove helpful in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in poor countries, according to an editorial in response to a research study in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Daily antiretroviral therapy may prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission
July 23rd, 2009 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): A daily dose of antiretroviral syrup to breastfeeding infants or treating their HIV-infected mothers with highly active antiretroviral drugs could be a safe way to prevent mother-to-child HIV ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New treatment method may possibly eradicate HIV infection
June 22nd, 2009 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): A collaborative team of researchers from VGTI Florida and the University of Montreal say that they have made certain findings that may provide a method to eradicate HIV ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Early retroviral use beneficial for AIDS patients with serious complications
May 16th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 16 (ANI): Early retroviral use can significantly benefit AIDS patients with serious complications, suggest researchers.Most patients don't seek medical attention until they have a serious AIDS-related condition.The research team from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Zimbabwe Prime Ministers party to probe his wifes death
March 8th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Harare (Zimbabwe), Mar. 8 (ANI): Zimbabwes Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirais party has said it will conduct its own investigation in the mysterious death of Tsvangirais wife. The Movement for Democratic Change ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Myanmar faces 24,000 AIDS deaths for lack of ART drugs
November 25th, 2008 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Nov 25 (DPA) An estimated 24,000 people will die of HIV/AIDS in Myanmar next year unless the international donor community is willing to provide funds for antiretroviral drugs (ART), a medical ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Early testing, treatment dramatically prevents illness, death in HIV-positive babies
November 20th, 2008 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that testing very young babies for HIV and giving antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately to those found infected with the virus dramatically prevents ... Read more...
Posted in National |
New HIV drug effective for drug-resistant patients
October 2nd, 2008 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): Maraviroc, the first of a new class of HIV drugs called CCR5 receptor antagonists, can provide major benefits for certain patients who have become immune to existing ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Aurobindo Pharma gets US approval for HIV tablets
September 17th, 2008 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma Ltd Wednesday said it has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Abacavir sulfate tablets, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rectal gel prevents transmission of SIV in monkeys
August 5th, 2008 - 4:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 5 (ANI): A new study suggests that the HIV drug tenofovir may prevent AIDS transmission when applied rectally as a gel.Martin Cranage of St. George''s University of London ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Long-term HIV treatment may decrease atherosclerosis risk
August 5th, 2008 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health has suggested that long-term antiretroviral drugs for HIV decrease the risk for coronary ... Read more...
Posted in National |
New HIV drug offers hope for millions
July 30th, 2008 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): Scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say that a drug to treat HIV infection offers new hope for millions of patients.The researchers say ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Dropping condom use may up HIV infections four-fold in 10yrs
July 25th, 2008 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 25 (ANI): Australian researchers have rubbished suggestions that patients who have been effectively treated with antiretroviral drugs, and have no genital infections, dont have to worry about transmitting the ... Read more...
Posted in National |
HIV persists in the gut despite prolonged therapy
February 14th, 2008 - 3:04 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): A new NIAID study has found that HIV can persist in the gut despite long-term treatment with antiretroviral drugs.Doctors have not been able to eliminate the virus from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Antiretroviral therapy may be effective for HIV infection prevention
February 5th, 2008 - 4:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Antiretroviral drugs that are used to treat HIV can also protect people from getting the AIDS virus, especially if two drugs are taken in combination before exposure to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New HIV drug introduced in Britain
January 28th, 2008 - 4:00 pm ICT by admin
London, January 28 (ANI): Providing a fresh impetus to the fight against AIDS, a new class of medication for people with HIV was introduced in Britain on Monday.Raltegravir is available in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, new mouse model to test efficacy of HIV prevention strategy
January 15th, 2008 - 3:20 pm ICT by admin
Washington, January 15 (ANI): US researchers have developed a mouse model that can be used to test the efficacy of much-needed methods to prevent transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Antiretroviral combination therapy may treat HIV-infected African kids
November 14th, 2007 - 2:50 am ICT by admin
Read more...
Posted in Health |
