Two HIV/TB global leaders announce merger talks Aug 18, 2008
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Only 40 Percent in U.S. Are HIV-Tested, Study Finds Aug 9, 2008
"Among all persons with HIV infection diagnosed in 2005, 38 percent received a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) within one year of their first positive HIV test," the CDC said. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Persons Tested for HIV --- United States, 2006 Aug 8, 2008
Among all persons with HIV infection diagnosed in 2005, 38% received a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) within 1 year of their first positive HIV test ( 2). To reduce the number of persons with undiagnosed HIV infection, CDC issued recommendations in September 2006 to implement HIV screening as part of routine medical care for all persons aged 13--64 years ( ). (Food Consumer)
Only 40 percent of U.S. adults tested for HIV Aug 8, 2008
Among all persons with HIV infection diagnosed in 2005, 38 percent received a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) within one year of their first positive HIV test, the CDC said. Copyright 2008 Reuters. (MSNBC -- Health)
Genetic Cause Of Innate Resistance To HIV/AIDS Jul 19, 2008
(May 9, 2008) Infection with human immunodeficiency virus, which leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is an epidemic of global concern. The functioning of natural killer (NK) cells, which are a major. (Science Daily)
Achilles Heel Of HIV Pinpointed? Jul 16, 2008
This protein is essential for HIV attachment to host cells, which initiate infection and eventually lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS. Normally the body s immune defenses can ward off viruses by making proteins called antibodies that bind the virus. However, HIV is a constantly changing and mutating virus, and the antibodies produced after infection do not control disease progression to AIDS. For the same reason, no HIV preventative vaccine that stimulates production of... (Science Daily)
Watson Launches Generic MARINOL(R) Capsules Jun 30, 2008
Dronabinol is also indicated to treat anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). For the 12-months ending December 2007, Solvay reported MARINOL(R) sales of 105 million. (PR Newswire)
How HIV Guts the Immune System May 22, 2008
Although in the absence of treatment, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) generally develops 8 to 10 years after infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 (HIV-1), the onslaught on the immune system by HIV-1 begins with the rapid depletion of memory CD4+ T cells, the majority of which reside in the gut. A recent report by Arthos et al.1 suggests that HIV-1 is able to mediate depletion of gut CD4+ T cells in part by co-opting the molecule that helps direct T cells to the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Do Antidepressants Enhance Immune Function? May 10, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 9, 2008) Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is an epidemic of global concern ... Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor and Substance P Antagonist Enhancement of Natural Killer Cell Innate Immunity in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. (Science Daily)
Number of state HIV cases highest since '95 Apr 16, 2008
AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a collection of symptoms or infections caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV.. Who gets AIDS or HIV. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
The Challenge of HIV-1 Subtype Diversity Apr 10, 2008
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Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Exposing People To HIV Mar 31, 2008
John Theros, 33, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to two counts of transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). According to court records, the charges stem from instances of intimate contact he had with two people on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11. (7 KETV Omaha)
HIV cases reduced in New Zealand Mar 21, 2008
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is welcoming the reduction in overall numbers of new HIV diagnoses in 2007, in particular that diagnoses among gay and bisexual men have remained equivalent to 2006 levels. Figures released by the AIDS Epidemiology Group show that 156 new HIV diagnoses were recorded in 2007, with 71 of these being men who were infected through sex with another man. (Health Newstrack)
HIV/AIDS Skyrockets in America Mar 7, 2008
AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease that immobilizes the body s immune system. The human immunodeficiency virus,known as HIV causes AIDS by infecting and damaging lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell in the body's immune system used to fight off invading germs. (Suite101.com)
Program to focus on AIDS issues Feb 27, 2008
HIV is the same virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which increases a person s risk of developing certain cancers and infections. AIDS is the last and most severe stage of the HIV infection. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Read more... Jan 29, 2008
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1983 as the pathogen responsible for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In infected individuals, the virus causes a reduction in T-cells -- a major component in the immune defense system -- that leaves patients susceptible to infections and other malignancies. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HIV patients get new drug in battle to keep Aids at bay Jan 28, 2008
An estimated 73,000 people in Britain are infected with HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, which culminates in Aids (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Although HIV infection is still considered serious, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can allow for a relatively normal lifespan. (Times Online)
State awards $1M to nonprofits Dec 27, 2007
Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher announced Wednesday that six Ohio nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $1,051,000 to provide assistance to those with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, known as AIDS.. Locally, the , located in Montgomery County, received a $655,700 grant to assist those with AIDS in the cities of Dayton, Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Toledo, as well as the surrounding counties. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
HIV: Prevention is better than cure Dec 3, 2007
But when we talk about an issue such as AIDS, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, the whole prevention angle seems to be misconstrued. People have been warned about AIDS and the virus causing it, HIV (Human Immnuodeficiency Virus) for over 20 years now. (NDTV.com)
Hanford man and family live with impact of HIV Dec 1, 2007
That's when he was diagnosed with AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, resulting from the damage to the immune system caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lemos had kept his illness from both of his daughters, Maggie and her older sister Sarah, both teenagers at that time, until one day in 1989, when he took them to the doctor's office. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
AIDS Awareness Month begins Nov 28, 2007
AIDS or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in humans. An individual may live with HIV for several years before developing AIDS. The first cases were identified in 1981. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Events to bolster AIDS awareness Nov 28, 2007
AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is among the leading causes of death globally and remains the primary cause of death in Africa, according to UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS.. There are 33. (Daily Orange, NY)
AIDS Quilt visits the Triangle Nov 27, 2007
At UNC-CH, more than 15 student organizations joined the N.C. Hillel Foundation for Jewish Campus Life in scheduling a weeklong series of events to raise awareness of HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which HIV causes. Except for the student volunteers who were handing out pamphlets about AIDS, HIV and the quilt, many of the students at the Student Union and the Global Education Center paid little notice to the displays Monday. (News & Observer)
Suven Life Sciences to develop therapy for HIV Oct 27, 2007
"HIV is a retrovirus that can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is estimated that 0.6 per cent of global population is infected with HIV, mainly in Africa and Indian sub-continent and the current antiretroviral therapy is not only costly, but also not accessible to many parts of the world," Suven Life Sciences CEO Venkat Jasti said. He said there is a desperate need worldwide for additional therapies to treat HIV-1 cost efficiently. (Economic Times)
Suven to partner US varsity in HIV cure R&D Oct 26, 2007
HIV is a retrovirus that can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is estimated that 0. (Business Standard)
Working vacation Aug 16, 2007
One drug used to treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is based on a compound extracted from Caribbean reef sponge, she said. About 6,000 unique chemical compounds have been isolated from marine organisms that live in or depend on coral reefs for survival, she said. (Lambertville Beacon, NJ)
HIV/AIDS Canada: Native People Jul 8, 2007
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV/AIDS weakens the immune system, and has no cure. (Suite101.com)
HIV patients to get insurance cover Jul 7, 2007
75 million of them could be carrying full-blown AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), he pointed out. The premium would be Rs. (Hindu)
Nominee for surgeon general facing opposition of 'gays' Jun 15, 2007
"From the perspective of pathology and pathophysiology, the varied sexual practices of homosexual men have resulted in a diverse and expanded concept of sexually transmitted disease and associated trauma," it continued, citing instances of gonorrhea, chlamydia trachomatis, syphilis, herpes simplex infections, genital warts, pubic lice, scabies, Shigella species, Campylobacter jejuni, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis non-A, non-B, and cytomegalovirus,... (WorldNetDaily)
Man sentenced for knowingly donating HIV-infected blood Apr 24, 2007
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) by infecting helper T cells of the immune system. According to the fact sheet prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIV spreads by sexual contact with an infected person, by sharing needles and/or syringes (primarily for drug injection) with someone who is infected, or, less commonly (and now very rarely in countries where blood is screened for HIV antibodies),... (The Money Times)
Significant growth in access to HIV treatment in 2006 Apr 22, 2007
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Government under fire as new HIV cases rise to one a day Feb 28, 2007
It is 25 years since acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first defined by scientists and 20 years since the first major prevention campaign was launched in Ireland. Developing countries recently gave themselves until 2015 to reduce the number of new HIV cases but the absence of a co-ordinated prevention campaign and a lack of funding for AIDS education are likely to prevent this target from being met in Ireland. (Irish Examiner)
26 Years and HIV/AIDS Continues Unchecked Feb 7, 2007
This national mobilization effort is designed to encourage African Americans nationwide to become more knowledgeable about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) disease, to get tested to know one's HIV status, and to seek treatment for HIV/AIDS. African Americans represent an estimated 13 percent of the U.S. population, yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 49 percent of those currently living with AIDS in... (PR Newswire)
Growth hormone not anti-aging solution Jan 17, 2007
Use of growth hormone in healthy elderly people has been controversial and drawn some debate among the opponents and proponents although use of growth hormone is officially allowed in children and adults as well to treat growth failure or to treat weight loss caused by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Quackwatch, a critic of many alternative remedies, published earlier an article by Stephen Barrett, M.D. whose affiliation is unknown, to disapprove the benefits of growth hormone for... (Food Consumer)
Drug-resistant HIV Easier To Detect With New Test Jan 9, 2007
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a type of retrovirus that causes Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a condition where the immune system gradually collapses and leaves itself open to infections, including life-threatening ones. A retrovirus is a type of virus with RNA genetic material instead of DNA. It invades host cells, and spreads by making DNA-based copies of itself and by fusing itself into the genetic material of the host cells. (Medical News Today)
Faces in the quilt -- Local display brings global AIDS crisis home Dec 3, 2006
If a person living with HIV becomes sick with one of the more serious types of these infections, they are said to have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. While there is no cure for HIV or AIDS, many people in the U.S. are living longer, productive lives, thanks to HIV medicines and aggressive treatment programs. I'll clarify that by adding ---- if you have access to services. (North County Times)
World AIDS Day: enough to combat BUs ignorance? Dec 2, 2006
HIV steadily weakens the body s immune system until it can no longer fight off infections, resulting in AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and eventually death. Other than abstinence, using condoms is the most effective way to prevent sexual transmission of HIV.. (Binghamton University Pipe Dream)
Quick Guide and Transcript Dec 1, 2006
Well, AIDS is an acronym for "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome." It's caused by a virus called HIV, which stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV kills off some of the body's white blood cells, and this weakens immune systems, making a person more vulnerable to infections. (CNN -- Education)
NASDAQ to Host Industry Panel on the State of the Worlds AIDS Epidemic Nov 21, 2006
What: The NASDAQ Stock Market will host an industry panel luncheon and discussion focused on new research in the fight against Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The panel will include industry experts and executives from NASDAQ-listed Biotechnology companies that will cover an array of industry topics ranging from prevention and viral resistance, to quality of life treatments. (Primezone Releases)
Professor helps to model AIDS virus Nov 13, 2006
HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, is a "" that eventually causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. The immune system of AIDS patients deteriorates, leading to infections and death. Between 33. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Retirement hasn't slowed AIDS science leader Oct 26, 2006
It was this tie to Africa that placed Dr. Ronald, an expert in infectious diseases, at the centre of the emerging acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic in the early 1980s. His partnership with the University of Nairobi, forged 30 years ago, continues to this day. (Toronto Star -- Canada)
Human Genome Sciences Reports Positive Results of Phase 1 Clinical Trial of CCR5 mAb in Patients Infected with HIV-1 Sep 30, 2006
Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today announced that the results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of HGS004 (CCR5 mAb) demonstrate that it was well tolerated and exhibited antiviral activity in patients who are infected with HIV-1, the retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The results were reported in San Francisco in an oral presentation at the American Society for Microbiology's 46th Annual Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and... (PR Newswire)
AIDS Study Challenges Conventional Treatment Guidelines For HIV Patients Sep 28, 2006
HIV targets CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell, and as they decline after HIV infection, the complications that characterize the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) become more common. These study results showed that the viral load explains only about 5% of the variation from person to person in the rate of CD4 cell loss. (Science Daily)
Transmission of Human Herpesvirus 8 by Blood Transfusion Sep 28, 2006
From the Global Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Program, National Center for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Entebbe, Uganda (W.H., J.M., R.D., F.B.), and Atlanta (T.J.D.); the Division of Viral Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases (S.C.D., A.L.F., M.M.A.), and the Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (E.M.L.),... (New England Journal of Medicine)
How to Fight Aids Aug 19, 2006
Lewis chastised the South African government for repeatedly trying to cast doubt on the known causes of, or treatments for, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), even though nearly 800 South Africans die each day from the disease. "It is the only country in Africa whose government continues to propound theories more worthy of a lunatic fringe than of a concerned and compassionate state," Lewis said to loud applause during the closing ceremonies of the International AIDS Conference in... (Hamilton Spectator)
Zambia suffering doctor shortage Aug 14, 2006
5 million people, 98,000 Zambians died of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The huge scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in city centres in Zambia making it the largest single group of anti-retroviral patients being studied in this part of Africa is making a difference, Stringer said during a news conference hosted by the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Toronto Star -- Canada)
Panel updates guidelines for treatment of adult HIV infection Aug 14, 2006
In the last 25 years, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has grown to pandemic proportions, resulting in 25 million deaths worldwide and an estimated 40 million persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to background information in the article. Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy are important for clinicians worldwide given the complexity of the field and the varied clinical situations in which these agents are used. (EurekAlert!)
Rapid expansion of HIV treatment services in Africa feasible, with good patient outcomes Aug 14, 2006
5 million residents are among the world's poorest and most severely affected by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), according to background information in the article. About 16 percent of the adult population is infected with human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV 1), including 22 percent in the capital city Lusaka. (EurekAlert!)
Pfizer Japan Obtains Approvalfor Genotropin Treatment for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency Aug 5, 2006
The drug is also used in adults to treat growth failure and to treat weight loss caused by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Some side effects included edema (21. (JCN Network, Japan)
HIV and Its Transmission: What you need to know Jun 27, 2006
Research has revealed a great deal of valuable medical, scientific, and public health information about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The ways in which HIV can be transmitted have been clearly identified. (Food Consumer)
Anti-HIV Drugs Unlikely To Stop HIV Spread Mar 21, 2006
Posted: March 20, 2006. Researchers believe antiretroviral therapy (ART) will not be effective in stopping HIV epidemics even if it is made universally available in poorer countries, and that widespread use could even lead to an increase in the numbers infected with HIV.. (Science Daily)
New Study Shows Benefit Of Early Therapy In HIV-infected Infants Mar 10, 2006
-- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (or acronym AIDS or Aids), is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune. . (Science Daily)
Pregnancy, not high-risk behavior, predictor of STD testing among newly homeless youth Feb 18, 2006
Contracting an STD can predispose one to becoming infected with the deadly virus that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), said Dr. Rosa Solorio, assistant professor of family medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the study's lead researcher. Some of these infections do not present symptoms and these youths may not be aware of the need for testing, despite the high rates of STDs among them. (EurekAlert!)
