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Discovery of Antibodies May Lead To HIV Vaccine
After The Earthquake: Battling HIV And AIDS In Haiti
Study Finds That Anal Cancer Incidence Does Not Decrease In HIV-Positive Individuals Undergoing HAART
Conference On Retroviruses And Opportunistic Infections Highlights Latest HIV/AIDS Research
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Urges Merck To Reduce Price On Anti-HIV Drug, Isentress
Earthquake Leaves Haiti HIV/AIDS Efforts Reeling, UN Calls For International Aid
FDA Issues New Drug Safety Warnings On Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Used To Treat Anemia
Study Confirms Link Between Male Circumcision And HIV Prevention
New Laws For The New Year - Part 1: Medical Marijuana In New Jersey
AIDS Denialism Under Fire From Researchers
AIDS Group Campaign Leads To Paper Retraction, Review of Medical Journal
FDA Committee Supports Selzentry For Use In Treatment-Naïve Patients
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2010
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March
(4)
Study Finds That Anal Cancer Incidence Does Not Decrease In HIV-Positive Individuals Undergoing HAART
Conference On Retroviruses And Opportunistic Infections Highlights Latest HIV/AIDS Research
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Urges Merck To Reduce Price On Anti-HIV Drug, Isentress
Earthquake Leaves Haiti HIV/AIDS Efforts Reeling, UN Calls For International Aid
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February
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FDA Issues New Drug Safety Warnings On Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Used To Treat Anemia
FDA Announces Safety Concern Regarding Usage Of Anti-HIV Drugs, Invirase And Norvir
Cap On Ryan White Program’s Emergency Housing Assistance Will Not Be Enforced
New HIV-Associated Tuberculosis Vaccine Proved Successful In African Trial
Antiviral Medication Aciclovir May Slow HIV Progression, Study Says
FDA Grants Abbott Laboratories Approval For Heat-Stable Version Of Anti-HIV Drug, Norvir
Presidential Advisory Council On HIV/AIDS Inducts New Members
Antiretroviral Therapy Increases Fertility In HIV-Positive Women
Quality Of Early Care Has Larger Impact On Children’s Development Than HIV, Study Finds
New Statistics Released By The CDC Show Continued Ethnic And Racial Disparities Among Perinatal HIV Infection Rates
Study To Evaluate Physicians’ Care Of HIV/AIDS Patients' Cardiovascular Conditions
Australia Eases Health Restrictions On HIV/AIDS To Lure Migrant Workers
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary
Merck Defers Seeking FDA Approval Of Vicriviroc For Treatment-Experienced HIV Patients
Link Found Between Smoking And Risk For Bacterial Pneumonia
New Study Suggests Cellular HIV Levels Can Predict Success Of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy
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January
(14)
Vitamin D Provides Protection Against Disease Progression In HIV-Infected Pregnant Women
Further Strategies Sought To Reduce Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission During Breastfeeding
FDA Reschedules New Drug Application For Fat Reducing Drug, Tesamorelin, Due To Administrative Reasons
“Quad” Regimen For HIV Treatment Shows Promising Results
After The Earthquake: Battling HIV And AIDS In Haiti
AIDS Denialism Under Fire From Researchers
NIH And Washington, D.C., To Fight The HIV Epidemic With New Partnership
Drug Resistance Complicates The Fight Against HIV
Researchers Investigate Genetic Factors That Offer Protection Against HIV-1
New Laws For The New Year – Part 2: Mandatory Prenatal HIV Testing In Texas And Affordable Housing For AIDS Patients In New York
HIV Drug Resistance Rate Falls Significantly With Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
New Laws For The New Year - Part 1: Medical Marijuana In New Jersey
As HIV Travel Ban Ends, First HIV-Positive Visitor In 23 Years Lands In The United States
Adults And Children With HIV Are Living Longer
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2009
(142)
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December
(20)
Extremely Drug Resistant Form Of Tuberculosis Raises Concerns For HIV And AIDS Patients
Study Finds Routine Vaccinations Are Safe For Successfully Treated HIV Patients
Study Finds That Serosorting Increases Risk Of HIV Transmission
The H1N1 Swine Flu And HIV/AIDS: A Comprehensive Review
HAART Associated With A Reduced Risk Of Suicide In HIV-Infected Patients
Patent Pool Could Bring New HIV/AIDS Treatments To Poorer Nations
Clinical Trial Proves HIV Preventive Gel Ineffective
HIV-Infected Adults Sought For Swine Flu Vaccine Trial
Study Finds That An Increasing Number Of HIV-Positive Women Plan To Become Pregnant
HIV And Dating
Common Link Found Between HIV-Related Memory Loss And Alzheimer’s Disease
Study Identifies Viread And Emtriva As The Preferred Initial Treatment For HIV Patients
GlaxoSmithKline Warns Of Heart Attack Risk With Anti-HIV Drug Lexiva
Share Of HIV Infections Among Incarcerated Individuals Declines
Infection With Tuberculosis Poses Risks To HIV-Positive Individuals
Beacon NewsFlashes - December 5, 2009
97 New HIV Medications and Vaccines In The Testing Process
UNAIDS Brings Social Networking To The HIV/AIDS Community
WHO Greets World AIDS Day 2009 With New HIV Treatment Recommendations
Study Finds That Some HIV Individuals Experienced An Improved Perception Of Life
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November
(22)
21st Annual World AIDS Day Promotes ‘Universal Access And Human Rights’
HIV Drug Therapy May Produce Unwanted Side Effects
Beacon NewsFlashes – November 25, 2009
Obesity Linked To Decreased CD4 White Blood Cell Count In HIV-Positive Individuals
Scientists Find New Gene Variant Associated With Delayed AIDS Progression, Lower HIV Viral Load
Global Fund Approves $2.4 Billion For Global HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Programs
New Cost-Efficient Female Condom To Help HIV Prevention Efforts In New York City
HIV Infection Increases Risk Of Developing Certain Cancers
Prominent Research Universities Pledge To Ease Patents And Promote Drug Availability In The Developing World
Updated Zidovudine Dosing For Children With HIV/AIDS
Physician Perspective: Dr. Maria Patterson On Treating HIV-Positive Children
Beacon NewsFlashes - November 14, 2009
HIV/AIDS Remains A Problem In Women’s Health
Pfizer And GSK Launch New Health Care Company For HIV/AIDS Research
Epzicom Associated With More Side Effects In HIV/AIDS Patients Than Truvada
Dietary Supplements May Increase Longevity Of HIV Patients
Report Projects Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic Could Cost $35 Billion Annually by 2031
Advances In Fighting HIV Could Be Halted Due To Funding Cuts
Study Shows That Patients Can Accurately Self-Test For HIV
HIV-Positive Racial And Ethnic Minorities Have Lower Life Expectancies, Study Finds
Obama Rules To Extend Ryan White Act And To Eliminate HIV Entry Ban
Study Finds Sperm Responsible For HIV Transmission
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October
(30)
Beacon NewsFlashes - October 30, 2009
New HIV Therapeutic Vaccine Provides Positive Results In Initial Clinical Trials
CDC Releases Updated H1N1 Swine Flu Recommendations For HIV-Infected Patients
HIV-Positive Individuals May Face Challenges With Employment And Health Insurance
Study Finds Smoking Crack Cocaine Is A Risk Factor For HIV Infection
Presence Of Gene Mutation May Provide HIV-1 Immunity And Resistance
Study Finds That Feelings Of Stigmatization May Discourage HIV Patients From Undergoing Proper Care
Scientists Find That All HIV Patients Experience Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
Beacon NewsFlashes – October 23, 2009
Guide To The Thai HIV Vaccine Trial Results - What Do They Mean? Why Are They In Question?
Study Finds Protein, DC-SIGNR, Is Related To Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV
HIV-1 Viral Loads Increase Over The Last Decade
HIV-Positive Patients Lose Kidney Function In Spite Of Antiretroviral Therapy
Beacon NewsFlashes - October 17, 2009
Study Suggests Higher CD4 Counts Reduce Risk Of HIV-Induced Cancer
New Clinical Trials Will Test H1N1 Vaccine In HIV-Positive Children And Pregnant Women
Drug Resistance May Cause HIV Drug Regimens To Fail
Beacon NewsFlashes - October 12, 2009
FDA Committee Supports Selzentry For Use In Treatment-Naïve Patients
FDA Approves 100th Drug For International HIV/AIDS Relief
Study Evaluates The Heterosexual Aspect Of The HIV Epidemic In The United Kingdom
AIDS And Adoption - Part 2: Adopting An HIV-Positive Child
Study Finds New Drug To Enhance AIDS Treatments
Study Finds Intermittent Antiretroviral Therapy Still Proves Beneficial In HIV-Infected Individuals
Study Finds That Certain Cancers Are More Common In HIV-Infected Individuals
Immigration Services Hold Waivers For HIV Positive Applicants
Nations Worldwide Make Progress In AIDS Prevention And Care
Beacon NewsFlashes – October 3, 2009
Early Maintenance Of Antiretroviral Therapy Is Important For Reducing Later AIDS Risk
AIDS Group Campaign Leads To Paper Retraction, Review of Medical Journal
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September
(26)
AIDS And Adoption - Part 1: Can I Adopt If I Am HIV-Positive?
Beacon NewsFlashes – September 26, 2009
FDA Approves New Automated HIV Screening Test
Study Confirms Link Between Male Circumcision And HIV Prevention
First HIV Vaccine That Helps Prevent Infection Is Announced
Beacon BreakingNews - First Effective HIV Vaccine Announced
Study Discovers Another Way HIV Surmounts Immune Response
Ongoing Clinical Trial Evaluates HIV-Preventative Methods For Women
Study Evaluates Antiviral Activity Of New Integrase Inhibitor In Healthy And HIV-Infected Individuals
Beacon NewsFlashes - September 17, 2009
Antiretroviral Therapy Is Effective In HIV Positive Women During Pregnancy
Researchers Show AIDS Patients Treated With Ziagen Are At Higher Risk Of Heart Problems
CDC Reports On Impact Of ART In Preventing HIV And Superinfection Through Sexual Transmission
New HIV Drug Shows Promising Results
Study Examines Risk Factors For Thrombocytopenia In HIV-Positive Patients
Study Shows Isentress Is As Effective As Sustiva For First-Line Treatment Of HIV
Beacon NewsFlash – September 12, 2009
Discovery of Antibodies May Lead To HIV Vaccine
Pharmaceutical Companies Pressured To Drop HIV Antiretroviral Drug Prices
German AIDS Awareness Ad Generates Shock, Outrage
CDC Issues Recommendations For HIV Infected Individuals About H1N1 Swine Flu
Scientists Create Molecule That Blocks HIV Cell Binding
New Vaccine Trial Conducted By NIH Begins Recruiting Volunteers
Beacon NewsFlashes - September 05, 2009
CDC Releases New Statistics On HIV/AIDS In The United States
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Selects Dr. Stefano Bertozzi As HIV/AIDS Director
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August
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Study Finds High Correlation Between Dementia And HIV In Eastern And Central Africa
Beacon NewsFlashes - August 29, 2009
Tibotec Strengthens Drug Warning For Intelence
President Obama Announces Launch Of The National HIV/AIDS Community Discussions
Beacon NewsFlashes – August 20, 2009
Researchers Create Protein-Like Molecules That Inhibit HIV Infection Of Host Cells
IDSA Releases Updated Guidelines For Management Of HIV Infected Patients
Study Finds Genetic Link To HIV Progression In Women
Bill Clinton, Pfizer, And Matrix Agree To Offer Low-Cost Drugs For HIV And TB
IAPAC Survey Shows Physicians Have Reservations About Health Care Reform
New HIV-Blocking Gel Developed To Protect Women During Sexual Intercourse
Scientists Determine Structure Of Entire HIV-1 RNA Genome
Hillary Clinton Demonstrates A Commitment To Combating AIDS In Africa
Beacon NewsFlashes - August 5, 2009
Study Links Faster HIV Progression In Women To Increased Immune Response
New HIV Strain Linked To Gorillas
Nationwide Budget Cuts To HIV/AIDS Programs
Case Studies Show HIV May Be Transmitted By Premasticated Food
Study Finds That Immune System Deteriorates Faster Than Expected In HIV-Infected Individuals
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July
(9)
Study Finds That Chimpanzees Can Die From A Primate Type of HIV
Beacon Newsflashes - July 31, 2009
Proposed Change To Travel Rules May Allow HIV Infected Individuals To Enter U.S.
WHO Study Shows New Drug Regimen Decreases Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV
Beacon Newsflashes - July 23, 2009
Study Suggests Targeting T Cells To Eradicate HIV
GlaxoSmithKline Announces New Plan For African Aid
Global Report Shows Economic Crisis May Hurt HIV/AIDS Services
New Low-Cost Method Uses Dried Blood Spots To Diagnose HIV-1 Infection In Children
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June
(10)
Gene Therapy Trial Reveals Possible Control Of HIV
Controversy Ignites After Adult Film Actress Tests Positive For HIV
Experimental Contraceptive Ring May Prevent Both Pregnancy And HIV Transmission
National HIV Testing Day Approaches
Study Says Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease Is Equal For AIDS Patients And Diabetics
Pet Ownership For People With HIV/AIDS
New Drug Application Filed For Fat Reducing Drug, Tesamorelin
Computerworld Recognizes IBM’s Contribution To AIDS Treatment
Early Antiretroviral Therapy Slows Down Progression Of AIDS In Certain Individuals
Study Suggests Macrophages As Focus Of New HIV-1 Drug Development
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May
(6)
Combivir Therapy For HIV Infection Implicated In Limb Fat Loss
President Obama To Reduce Global AIDS Spending
California State Budget To Cut AIDS Funding
Aciclovir Not Effective In Reducing HIV-1 Transmission
HHS To Award $1.8 Billion To Help Individuals With HIV/AIDS
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