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Coronavirus

California lab makes new discovery in search for HIV vaccine

Research from Scripps shows promise in developing an HIV vaccine by understanding unique antibody responses.

Medicine

How does HIV change your life?

World AIDS Day serves to raise awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and honors those who have lost their lives to it.

Medicine

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used were steeped in science, stigma, and religious language

The term 'AIDS' shaped public perception and responses, influencing stigma and advocacy surrounding the crisis.

Health

fromFortune

A twice-yearly shot of this drug could help end AIDS - 'it's unprecedented'

The new HIV vaccine shows exceptional effectiveness and could significantly improve prevention efforts, especially for high-risk populations.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

1 day ago

'I was told I had between three and nine months to live'

Jonathan Blake, one of the first diagnosed with HIV in the UK, shares his early experiences and the evolution of understanding HIV over the decades.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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Coronavirus

California lab makes new discovery in search for HIV vaccine

Research from Scripps shows promise in developing an HIV vaccine by understanding unique antibody responses.

Medicine

How does HIV change your life?

World AIDS Day serves to raise awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and honors those who have lost their lives to it.

Medicine

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used were steeped in science, stigma, and religious language

The term 'AIDS' shaped public perception and responses, influencing stigma and advocacy surrounding the crisis.

'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV

Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim transformed the understanding and approach towards HIV/AIDS in young South African women, earning the Lasker Prize for their contributions.

fromThe Atlantic

3 weeks ago

Trump's Revenge on Public Health

The neglect of HIV research and funding threatens to reverse decades of progress in combating the epidemic.

fromNature

Big cuts to US AIDS prevention feared as NIH axes HIV research grants

The Trump administration is reducing funding and resources aimed at eradicating HIV in the U.S., jeopardizing public health efforts.

It's back to drug rationing': the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The goal of virtually eliminating HIV is uncertain due to drastic cuts in US aid funding, impacting global health initiatives.

Trump Administration Considers Scaling Back H.I.V. Efforts at C.D.C.

Trump's administration initially made progress in reducing H.I.V. infections but is now considering cuts to key prevention strategies.

Coronavirus

fromwww.aljazeera.com

4 days ago

African researchers are working to cure HIV, but US aid cuts are in the way

US funding cuts halted critical HIV trials in Africa, threatening public health and vital research.

The abrupt funding withdrawal severely impacted ongoing health initiatives and employment in HIV clinics.

'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV

Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim transformed the understanding and approach towards HIV/AIDS in young South African women, earning the Lasker Prize for their contributions.

fromThe Atlantic

3 weeks ago

Trump's Revenge on Public Health

The neglect of HIV research and funding threatens to reverse decades of progress in combating the epidemic.

fromNature

Big cuts to US AIDS prevention feared as NIH axes HIV research grants

The Trump administration is reducing funding and resources aimed at eradicating HIV in the U.S., jeopardizing public health efforts.

It's back to drug rationing': the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The goal of virtually eliminating HIV is uncertain due to drastic cuts in US aid funding, impacting global health initiatives.

Trump Administration Considers Scaling Back H.I.V. Efforts at C.D.C.

Trump's administration initially made progress in reducing H.I.V. infections but is now considering cuts to key prevention strategies.

Coronavirus

fromwww.aljazeera.com

4 days ago

African researchers are working to cure HIV, but US aid cuts are in the way

US funding cuts halted critical HIV trials in Africa, threatening public health and vital research.

The abrupt funding withdrawal severely impacted ongoing health initiatives and employment in HIV clinics.

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

The US aid freeze severely disrupts global health services, notably for HIV treatments and immunization programs.

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.

Digital life

Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries

The Trump administration has directed organizations abroad to stop providing H.I.V. medications acquired through U.S. aid, impacting patient care severely.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Devastating': Trump Administration Stops Distribution of HIV Medications in Poor Countries

Trump administration halts HIV medication distribution in Africa amid foreign aid moratorium, sparking concerns among global health experts.

Medicine

What is happening with PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask

The Trump administration's memo restricts access to HIV prevention medication PrEP, limiting its availability to pregnant and breastfeeding women only.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.bbc.com

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

The US aid freeze severely disrupts global health services, notably for HIV treatments and immunization programs.

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.

Digital life

Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries

The Trump administration has directed organizations abroad to stop providing H.I.V. medications acquired through U.S. aid, impacting patient care severely.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Devastating': Trump Administration Stops Distribution of HIV Medications in Poor Countries

Trump administration halts HIV medication distribution in Africa amid foreign aid moratorium, sparking concerns among global health experts.

Medicine

What is happening with PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask

The Trump administration's memo restricts access to HIV prevention medication PrEP, limiting its availability to pregnant and breastfeeding women only.

more#global-health

#mental-health

Mental health

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

The resignation of psychiatrists led to the closure of Sydney's HIV psychiatry clinic, impacting over 200 patients.

Loss of specialized mental health care for vulnerable HIV patients raises significant concerns.

fromNews Center

6 months ago

Medicine

HIV Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Meth Use in Gay and Bisexual Men - News Center

The study found that individuals assigned male at birth from sexual minorities are twice as likely to use meth after an HIV diagnosis.

Mental health

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

The resignation of psychiatrists led to the closure of Sydney's HIV psychiatry clinic, impacting over 200 patients.

Loss of specialized mental health care for vulnerable HIV patients raises significant concerns.

fromNews Center

6 months ago

Medicine

HIV Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Meth Use in Gay and Bisexual Men - News Center

The study found that individuals assigned male at birth from sexual minorities are twice as likely to use meth after an HIV diagnosis.

Four Ways the COVID-Causing Virus Changed Science

SARS-CoV-2 has been extensively studied with unprecedented detail, surpassing prior research on HIV.

Health

fromNews Center

Shared Pathways in HIV and Aging May Contribute to Heart Failure Risk - News Center

A unique protein signature linked to HIV may highlight new therapeutic targets for heart failure.

#usaid

Fired USAid workers and HIV activists hold die-in' to protest Trump and Musk

Protesters warn that Trump administration's cuts to USAid could severely hinder global HIV actions.

Washington DC

Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

Activists protested severe cuts to foreign aid, claiming the actions threaten lifesaving HIV treatment and humanitarian assistance.

Medicine

Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment

The freeze on foreign aid jeopardizes H.I.V. health services for over 20 million people, risking severe illness and death.

Fired USAid workers and HIV activists hold die-in' to protest Trump and Musk

Protesters warn that Trump administration's cuts to USAid could severely hinder global HIV actions.

Washington DC

Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

Activists protested severe cuts to foreign aid, claiming the actions threaten lifesaving HIV treatment and humanitarian assistance.

Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment

The freeze on foreign aid jeopardizes H.I.V. health services for over 20 million people, risking severe illness and death.

more#usaid

#macrophages

Alternative medicine

Researchers Investigate Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain

Targeting macrophages with BLZ945 could offer a new approach to reducing HIV in the brain.

OMG science

Researchers Investigate Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain

Despite treatment advancements, HIV remains a complex health challenge due to its ability to hide in the brain and evade medications.

Alternative medicine

Researchers Investigate Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain

Targeting macrophages with BLZ945 could offer a new approach to reducing HIV in the brain.

OMG science

Researchers Investigate Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain

Despite treatment advancements, HIV remains a complex health challenge due to its ability to hide in the brain and evade medications.

Funds for fight against HIV/AIDS paused in Trump aid freeze

Trump's foreign aid pause may disrupt crucial health programs like PEPFAR.

The halt on existing funding is unprecedented and could have severe consequences.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Bill Gates said he did his best to save things like funding for HIV research during a 3-hour meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Bill Gates advocated for the continuation of the PEPFAR program during a dinner with President Trump, emphasizing its importance for HIV relief.

Medicine

Trump administration takes away life-saving HIV prevention medications from vulnerable LGBTQ+ people worldwide

The Trump administration has restricted access to PrEP under PEPFAR for most individuals, posing a serious threat to global HIV prevention efforts.

Miscellaneous

fromWashington Post

Funds for fight against HIV/AIDS paused in Trump aid freeze

Trump's foreign aid pause may disrupt crucial health programs like PEPFAR.

The halt on existing funding is unprecedented and could have severe consequences.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Bill Gates said he did his best to save things like funding for HIV research during a 3-hour meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Bill Gates advocated for the continuation of the PEPFAR program during a dinner with President Trump, emphasizing its importance for HIV relief.

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Medicine

Trump administration takes away life-saving HIV prevention medications from vulnerable LGBTQ+ people worldwide

The Trump administration has restricted access to PrEP under PEPFAR for most individuals, posing a serious threat to global HIV prevention efforts.

more#pepfar

#lgbtq

Miscellaneous

Drag Race star shares HIV status after Trump move: 'My health is at risk'

Lexi Love expresses concern over her health due to Trump's removal of vital LGBTQ+ and HIV resources from government websites.

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Medicine

Stigma around those living with HIV is declining, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think: report

HIV stigma is declining in America, but awareness, especially among Gen Z, remains low.

Miscellaneous

Drag Race star shares HIV status after Trump move: 'My health is at risk'

Lexi Love expresses concern over her health due to Trump's removal of vital LGBTQ+ and HIV resources from government websites.

Medicine

Stigma around those living with HIV is declining, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think: report

HIV stigma is declining in America, but awareness, especially among Gen Z, remains low.

more#lgbtq

#health-crisis

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HIV-positive Palestinians in Gaza have run out of medication

HIV-positive Palestinians in Gaza face severe medication shortages due to the ongoing blockade exacerbated by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.

The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.

fromIndependent

Medicine

'My brother got the same blood treatment on the same day as me - he contracted HIV and died. I didn't

Colm Walsh shares his experience dodging HIV infection while others were not so fortunate, emphasizing the tragedy of contaminated treatments.

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HIV-positive Palestinians in Gaza have run out of medication

HIV-positive Palestinians in Gaza face severe medication shortages due to the ongoing blockade exacerbated by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.

The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.

fromIndependent

Medicine

'My brother got the same blood treatment on the same day as me - he contracted HIV and died. I didn't

Colm Walsh shares his experience dodging HIV infection while others were not so fortunate, emphasizing the tragedy of contaminated treatments.

more#health-crisis

fromwww.dw.com

Medicine

Philippines faces alarming rise in HIV infections DW 12/23/2024

The Philippines faces a significant rise in HIV infections, especially among young people, necessitating urgent health care interventions for STI testing and treatment.

#organ-transplants

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HIV+ patients can now receive organs from HIV+ donors

Patients with HIV can now receive organs from HIV-positive donors, easing transplant waiting times and expanding the donor pool.

fromtime.com

Medicine

New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

People with HIV can now receive organ transplants from HIV-positive donors, increasing the available organ supply and improving patient outcomes.

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HIV+ patients can now receive organs from HIV+ donors

Patients with HIV can now receive organs from HIV-positive donors, easing transplant waiting times and expanding the donor pool.

fromtime.com

Medicine

New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

People with HIV can now receive organ transplants from HIV-positive donors, increasing the available organ supply and improving patient outcomes.

more#organ-transplants

#lenacapavir

Medicine

Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries

Gilead aims to broaden access to lenacapavir through generic production in low-income countries but excludes middle-income nations, highlighting healthcare disparities.

fromwww.dw.com

Medicine

HIV prophylactic lenacapavir very safe and very expensive DW 11/29/2024

Lenacapavir is a revolutionary antiretroviral drug achieving nearly 100% effectiveness for HIV prevention and treatment with just two injections yearly.

Medicine

Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries

Gilead aims to broaden access to lenacapavir through generic production in low-income countries but excludes middle-income nations, highlighting healthcare disparities.

fromwww.dw.com

Medicine

HIV prophylactic lenacapavir very safe and very expensive DW 11/29/2024

Lenacapavir is a revolutionary antiretroviral drug achieving nearly 100% effectiveness for HIV prevention and treatment with just two injections yearly.

more#lenacapavir