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 Kieryn is a freshman at Princeton University. She is hoping to major in either Molecular Biology or Sociology with a certificate in Neuroscience and plans on attending medical school after graduating. Her interests include volunteering at her local animal shelter, reading, playing the violin, and spending time with friends and family. She joined the Light KR team in February 2010.

Kieryn Graham has written 18 article(s).

Micronutrient Supplements May Be Beneficial For People With HIV (AIDS 2010)
[ by Kieryn Graham and Danielle Rothman | Aug 19, 2010 2:08 pm | No Comments ]
Micronutrient Supplements May Be Beneficial For People With HIV (AIDS 2010)

Research presented at the 2010 International AIDS Conference suggests certain vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients, may help delay HIV disease progression and improve immune health of people living with HIV.

“The positive effect of micronutrient supplements in HIV patients goes beyond their positive effect on the immune system,” said Dr. Marianna Baum, Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University Stempel School of Public Health, in email correspondence with The AIDS Beacon.

“They improve mood, depression, quality of…

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Studies Examine Cancer Rates And Risks In People With HIV And AIDS (AIDS 2010)
[ by Kieryn Graham and Courtney McQueen | Aug 4, 2010 3:35 pm | No Comments ]
Studies Examine Cancer Rates And Risks In People With HIV And AIDS (AIDS 2010)

Several studies presented at the 2010 International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria, examined rates of cancer development in people with HIV. Additional studies looked at cancer risks in people taking Selzentry and the effectiveness of Isentress during chemotherapy.

Two of the studies focused on rates of cancers, particularly non-AIDS-defining cancers, in people with HIV and AIDS.

AIDS-defining cancers are cancers that are common in people with advanced HIV infections as a result of their weakened immune systems. Although they can…

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Amid Recession, Children With HIV Worldwide Are In Need Of Homes
[ by Meerat Oza and Kieryn Graham | Jul 15, 2010 3:03 pm | No Comments ]
Amid Recession, Children With HIV Worldwide Are In Need Of Homes

Although few prospective parents consider adopting a child with HIV, there are many such children in need, and the experience of adopting HIV-positive children can change the lives of all of those involved. With the lifting of the HIV travel ban, bringing HIV-positive children to the United States from other countries has become easier, and there are also HIV-positive children in the U.S. waiting to be adopted.

By the end of this year, an estimated 25 million children around the…

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Clinical Trials Investigate Potential Of Therapeutic Vaccines For People With HIV
[ by Kieryn Graham | Jun 23, 2010 2:16 pm | No Comments ]
Clinical Trials Investigate Potential Of Therapeutic Vaccines For People With HIV

Clinical trials for several types of therapeutic HIV vaccines are currently ongoing or recruiting participants.

Therapeutic HIV vaccines work by enhancing the body’s natural immune response, helping to control HIV in people already infected with the virus.

This is in contrast to preventative vaccines, which are used in HIV-negative individuals to prevent infection.

Researchers hope therapeutic vaccines will decrease dependence on antiretroviral drugs, which must be taken for life and often have serious side effects.

“A vaccine that enhanced the…

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