Israeli scientists find HIV cure: Journal
September 5th, 2010 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Sep 5 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Israeli scientists have developed a method that can wipe out HIV infected cells without affecting the healthy ones but it will be a while ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
New approach for targeted killing of HIV virus
August 19th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Researchers have come up with an innovative approach to eliminate HIV in host by targeted killing of only the infected cells-a feat, if successful could lead into an ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Neutralizing antibodies that recognize HIV-1 envelope protein, lipids produced
September 2nd, 2009 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 2 (ANI): The U.S. Military has announced that its researchers have for the first time experimentally induced antibodies that neutralize HIV-1, and simultaneously recognize both HIV-1 envelope protein and lipids. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Risky behaviour in sex workers’ clients heightens HIV risk
July 11th, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 11 (IANS) Half the male clients of sex workers in Mexico's Tijuana - a place with a thriving sex industry and a popular destination for US and foreign sex tourists ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Black gay men ‘at increased HIV risk’
June 30th, 2009 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): Black gay men are at an increased risk of contracting HIV, claims a new study.The study concedes that such males have less choice when it comes to sexual ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rural HIV care still riddled with inefficiencies
September 12th, 2008 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 12 (ANI): Researchers at Indiana University have found that HIV care providers in rural Indiana fail to offer quality care to their patients.This is because there is significant stigma ... Read more...
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Vaginal infection may increase HIV risk
August 1st, 2008 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) A common vaginal infection may expose women to greater risk of HIV, according to a study by North Carolina University. Analysis of 23 published studies, including data from ... Read more...
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Why some people may naturally be resistant to HIV/AIDS
July 17th, 2008 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 17 (ANI): A new study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) suggests that some people may be naturally resistant to infection with HIV, the ... Read more...
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Researchers get closer to spotting AIDS virus Achilles heel
January 3rd, 2008 - 4:38 pm ICT by admin
Washington, January 3 (ANI): In what may provide important tips for designing an effective AIDS vaccine, scientists have found that two simple changes in its outer envelope protein may render the AIDS ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |