Tuesday, August 04, 2020

HIV treatment

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NHS Scotland Approves Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis For HIV Prevention; Here's The Details
By Gerard Black | Apr 11, 2017 11:44 PM EDT
The NHS Scotland approved funding PrEP drugs for people at risk of contracting HIV.
New Nano Approach Could Cut Dose of Leading HIV Treatment in Half
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 26, 2017 07:40 AM EST
Successful experiments conducted at the University of Liverpool reveals that nanotechnology can help improve drug therapies for HIV patients.
HIV Cure: Novel Drug Combination Possible Solution
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 02, 2017 07:20 AM EST
An experiment combining two AIDS treatments shows impressive capabilities to reduce the viral load of HIV-infected cells.
How Affordable Universal Health Care Can End AIDS
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 01, 2017 07:20 AM EST
Canada is pioneering in providing affordable universal healthcare most especially to AIDS victims. This move is believed to be one of the best ways to bring an end to AIDS and other HIV diseases.
HIV Treatment May Increase Risk Of Contracting Syphilis
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 18, 2017 09:54 AM EST
Taking HIV drugs used to slow down the infection's progression to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may increase the risk of gay men contracting syphilis, another sexually transmitted infection.
HIV Cure Updates 2016: HIV Virus-Free, Prolonged Remission, Relapses; Virus Latency Poses the Greatest Challenge [VIDEO]
By yasmin reyes | Nov 09, 2016 10:20 AM EST
Now they are known to be "functionally" cured, meaning they do not need to take Art even though they may still harbor the HIV virus. The same is true with a perinatally infected baby who stopped ART at 5, continues to be in remission now at 18 years old. However, the Mississippi baby is not so fortunate, suffering a relapse after ART for the first 18 months and just 27 months of full remission.

Did You Know?

Seven Ways to Build Immediate Rapport With Staff at the Doctor's Office

Most people don't look forward to going to the doctor's office, but there are things you can do to make your trip more enjoyable. One of the best ways to make your visit more enjoyable is to work on building a rapport with everyone in the office the minute you walk in the door.