Clinical trials for HIV vaccine making steady progress
The first and only preventative HIV vaccine based on a genetically modified Continue reading “Clinical trials for HIV vaccine making steady progress” » More...
Human trials under way for new HIV vaccine
The first human trials for the new HIV injectible vaccine are under way, containing a specific Continue reading “Human trials under way for new HIV vaccine” » More...
HIV spreading among China’s elderly: 80-year-old infected
A nearly 80-year-old man in China has been diagnosed with HIV, with doctors saying he got infected due to Continue reading “HIV spreading among China’s elderly: 80-year-old infected” » More...
US AIDS cases stable at 50,000 per year
The number of new AIDS cases in the US remained stable at about 50,000 per year between 2006 and 2009, Continue reading “US AIDS cases stable at 50,000 per year” » More...
Bacterial shield can prevent HIV among women
Scientists have created a type of vaginal bacteria to combat the spread of HIV among women. Continue reading “Bacterial shield can prevent HIV among women” » More...
Monkey jab may open way for HIV vaccine
A potential vaccine for non-human primates may eventually open the way for a vaccine against HIV, Continue reading “Monkey jab may open way for HIV vaccine” » More...
6-month drug regimen ‘reduces HIV risk for breastfeeding infants’
In a new study, scientists found that giving breastfeeding infants of HIV-infected mothers a daily dose Continue reading “6-month drug regimen ‘reduces HIV risk for breastfeeding infants’” » More...
How HIV thwarts the body’s natural defense
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have apparently found why natural killer cells are powerless Continue reading “How HIV thwarts the body’s natural defense” » More...
Now, an ‘armour’ to avoid infection from AIDS virus
Scientists have developed a new method that creates ‘armour’ in the body – a system that may help fight AIDS infection in its initial stages. Continue reading “Now, an ‘armour’ to avoid infection More...
Mother-to-child HIV transmission on decline in US, but more can be done
With the advent of new therapies, HIV transmission to kids before or at birth has declined dramatically in Continue reading “Mother-to-child HIV transmission on decline in US, but more can be done” More...
