HIV :: AIDS treatment centres set up in Jammu, Srinagar
Two anti-retroviral treatment centres (ARTCs) for free treatment to AIDS patients have been set up in Jammu and Kashmir with 1,030 HIV positive cases reported in the state till date, PTI.
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HIV :: Annual HIV number continues to rise in Hong Kong
A total of 373 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) were reported to the Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) last year (2006), the highest annual number ever recorded.
HIV :: Pfizer’s Maraviroc medicine for HIV reduces viral load
At this week’s major HIV/AIDS research meeting, Pfizer presented pivotal data of its experimental medicine, maraviroc, which tackles HIV in an entirely new way.
Rural Health :: Allocation for Indian rural health mission raised to RS 9,947 crore
The Indian Government has proposed to increase the allocation for the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) from Rs.8,207 crore in 2006-07 to Rs.9,947 crore in 2007-08.
HIV :: Few primary care practitioners offer HIV tests to Hispanic patients in Los Angeles
Even as the AIDS epidemic in Los Angeles County has shifted largely to Hispanics, primary-care practitioners serving this segment of the population often fail to offer either HIV testing or safer sex advice to their patients, according to a new UCLA AIDS Institute study
HIV :: Canada unfairly berated for pragmatic, effective HIV prevention measures
Programs that reduce the spread of HIV should be praised and promoted, not criticized and condemned, said the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network in response to a report being released by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
HIV :: Widely used hepatitis B drug spurs HIV drug resistance
A Johns Hopkins study has proven false established medical practice that an antiretroviral drug widely used to treat hepatitis B liver infections was safe to use on its own in patients co-infected with HIV.
Vaccine :: Biodegradable microspheres deliver time release vaccines
A new vaccine delivery system using microspheres of a biodegradable polymer may not only reduce the need for booster shots in some cases, but also appears to stimulate an immune response that traditional vaccines do not.
HIV :: Adcock Ingram to manufacture ARVs HIV drugs
Adcock Ingram, South Africa?s largest pharmaceutical company, is set to start manufacturing antiretrovirals (ARVs) with immediate effect, following approval by the Medicines Control Council (MCC).
HIV :: 2006 sees record 373 HIV cases in Hong Kong
A total of 373 new HIV cases were reported to the Department of Health, Hong Kong, last year, the highest annual number ever recorded. The figure represents a 19% increase on the 313 cases in the preceding year.