New Chemically-activated Antigen Could Expedite Development Of HIV Vaccine Oct 1, 2009
That same year, nearly 3 million people became newly infected, and 2 million died of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS, which occurs at the most advanced stages of HIV infection. Vaccines work by introducing an antigen into the body, which spurs the immune system to produce antibodies that guard against infection. (Science Daily)
Scientists join forces to explain HIV spread in Central and East Africa Sep 30, 2009
Writing in the September issue of AIDS, a research team led by scientists at the University of Florida explained why two subtypes of HIV-1 the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS held steady at relatively low levels for more than 50 years in west central Africa before erupting as an epidemic in east Africa in the 1970s. Essentially, the explanation for the HIV explosion obscured until now involves the relative ease with which people can travel from city to city... (EurekAlert!)
UAB wins grant to continue AIDS research Aug 12, 2009
The National Institutes of Health renewed the grant to allow UAB to continue its work in the research, prevention and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. The grant enables investigators to focus, expand and pursue their research goals. They can explore new ideas through collaboration and shared resources available to center researchers and HIV teams, according to a news release. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Best Herbs for CFS/ME Aug 10, 2009
See DM, Broumand N, Sahl L, et al. In vitro effects of echinacea and ginseng on natural killer and antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity in healthy subjects and chronic fatigue syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients. Immunopharmacology. (Suite101.com)
Researchers ID new HIV strain from gorillas Aug 5, 2009
HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, which attacks the body's immune system, giving rise to lethal infections. Patients diagnosed with HIV can take medications to delay or stop from developing into AIDS. There are 33 million confirmed cases of AIDS worldwide. (CNN -- Health)
Joel Weisman, 66; physician who detected AIDS epidemic Jul 24, 2009
That report signaled the official start of the epidemic that the federal agency later named acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Joel was a very astute physician, Gottlieb said in an interview Wednesday. (Boston Globe)
Can Periodontal Disease Act As A Risk Factor For HIV-1? Apr 13, 2009
These results suggest that periodontal disease could act as a risk-factor for HIV-1 reactivation in latently infected individuals, and might contribute to the systemic dissemination of the virus causing clinical progression of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The findings emphasize the essential role of maintaining oral hygiene and controlling oral diseases for the prevention of AIDS.. (Science Daily)
* HIV tests to be scrapped at ministrys institute Feb 23, 2009
Huang and 12 other lawmakers launched the proposal on Dec. 26 last year, arguing the regulation violated the Act on Prevention of Infections of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Protection of the Rights of Those Who Are HIV Positive (HKFfrVvPVvqO). Huang said the act stipulates that only those who might have been infected with the virus should be given HIV tests and that a persons blood can only be tested for HIV with their consent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
IMPACT Study Demonstrates That Longer Prophylactic Therapy With Valcyte(R) (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride Tablets) Increases Protection Against CMV - the Most Serious Viral Infection Affecting Transplant Patients Feb 14, 2009
Valcyte tablets are indicated for the treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Valcyte is indicated for the prevention of CMV disease in kidney, heart, and kidney-pancreas transplant patients at high risk. (PR Newswire)
HIV testing for teens Feb 8, 2009
AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is a serious and fatal disease of the human immune system and is caused by a virus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
HIV & AIDS Feb 7, 2009
The virus and the infection itself are known as HIV. "Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)" is the name given to the later stages of an HIV infection. An estimated 39. (CNN -- Health)
