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Kaposi’s Sarcoma :: Discovery of a Kaposi’s Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus

Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have identified a critical human cell surface molecule involved in infection by Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), the virus that causes Kaposi’s sarcoma and certain forms of lymphoma. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a major cancer associated with HIV/AIDS, and it typically manifests as multiple purple-hued skin lesions.

HIV :: New HIV infections cases has fallen in India

The number of new HIV infections in four south Indian states home to most of India’s 5.1 million people with the virus, has fallen by more than a third, rare good news in the fight against AIDS, a study reported.

Body Building :: Body Building Basics – Building a better body

Body Building is all about commitment and belief. There is an abundance of information about how to begin and conduct your journey, but without a burning desire to achieve, you are doomed to inevitable failure. These tips will help you identify and achieve your goals of bodybuilding. If this sounds like ‘Goal Setting 101,’ guess what? It is!

Lupus :: Evista Aids Bone Health in Lupus Patients

A small study has shown that the osteoporosis drug raloxifene, sold as Evista, helps maintain bone mineral density (BMD) in menopausal women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are on corticosteroids.

Lupus :: Bio-Tech Company Conquers Lupus

Berean Development, Inc has developed and is marketing a product that is knocking out a previously thought incurable disease that strikes mainly women – Systemic Lupus Erthematosus to name one of just a few.

Kaposi’s Sarcoma :: AIDS and Kaposi’s sarcoma

In AIDS patients, Kaposi’s sarcoma is considered an opportunistic infection, i.e., a disease that is able to gain a foothold in the body because the immune system has been weakened. With the rise of AIDS in Africa, where KSHV is widespread, Kaposi’s sarcoma has become the most frequently reported cancer in some countries, such as Zimbabwe.

HIV :: A Generic AIDS Drug Stavudine for AIDS Relief

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the tentative approval of Stavudine (stav’ yoo deen) for Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL to be manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. of Hyderabad, India. This product is the first generic version of the already approved Zerit for oral solution manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. This child-friendly product is indicated for use in pediatric patients with HIV, from birth through adolescence. This product will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Fertility :: Scientists discover fertility genes

Scientists at the Waksman Institute of Microbiology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, have zeroed in on genes which are essential for fertilization . The proteins encoded by these genes are similar to low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, known from cholesterol and fat metabolism but never before specifically implicated in fertilization.

HIV :: Supercomputer Fights HIV and AIDS

IBM announced that the virtual supercomputer will test thousands of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) mutations against tens of thousands of chemical compounds.

HIV :: Lamivudine – for use in pediatric patients with HIV

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the tentative approval of the drug product Lamivudine (la mi’ vyoo deen) Oral Solution, 10 mg/mL manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. of Hyderabad , India . Lamivudine Oral Solution is the first generic version of the already approved Epivir Oral Solution, 10 mg/mL, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. This child-friendly-product is indicated for use in pediatric patients with HIV from three months to 16 years, and will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.