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Effects of AIDS Policies Differ in Sweden and UK
The proportion of AIDS victims is somewhat larger in the population of the UK than in that of Sweden. In both countries, mortality is on the decline owing to powerful retardant medicines. The choice of methods in the struggle against the disease has been different in the two countries. In Sweden , unlike the UK, contamination from mother to child... view more... (2001-11-16)
Parasitic worm infections increase susceptibility to AIDS viruses
Persons infected with schistosomes, and possibly other parasitic worm infections, may be more likely to become infected with HIV than persons without worm infections, according to a study published July 23rd in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. view more (2008-07-23)
AIDS surpasses black death as deadliest disease in history
In terms of illness and death, AIDS is worse than the Black Death of the 14th century. Ninety five per cent of new infections of HIV are in the world's poor countries and heterosexual transmission is responsible for most of these, reports Peter Lamptey, in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-01-23)
Decision aids help patients choose best treatment options
Interactive decision aids improves patient knowledge and can help patients play a more active part in making decisions about their treatment, suggest two studies in this week's BMJ. In the first study, 205 women in the UK considering hormone replacement treatment were randomly given either normal clinical care or a computer-based interactive... view more... (2001-08-29)
WHO 2003-2008: A Programme Of Quiet Thunder Takes Shape (p 179)
This week's editorial looks ahead to the future of WHO as Dr J W Lee is poised to take over as leader of the only global health agency from Gro Harlem Brundtland on July 21. Lee's priorities are discussed: 'The priority among priorities is HIV/AIDS. The phrase "3-by-5" peppers the language of Lee loyalists. His goal is to get 3 million... view more... (2003-07-16)
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev initiates project to eliminate intestinal worms in Ethiopia
A professor at The Faculty of Health Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is beginning an intensive program in Ethiopia this August to eradicate intestinal worms which affect as much as 50 percent of the population in Africa. view more (2008-08-06)
AIDS-related cognitive impairment exists in two separate forms
Cognitive impairment in people with AIDS exists in two forms - one mild, another severe - each affecting different areas of the brain. view more (2006-04-06)
Tools for more accurate dosage of drugs against HIV/AIDS and malaria
A doctoral thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that it is possible to describe and quantify the relationships between dose, concentration and effectiveness of several drugs against HIV/AIDS and malaria. The method may allow improved treatment and fewer undesired effects for patients with these... view more... (2009-03-06)
Fishing communities ravaged by HIV/AIDS
Fishing communities are the hidden victims of HIV/AIDS, according to new research carried out by the University of East Anglia. view more (2005-03-18)
Hope: An overlooked tool in the battle against HIV/AIDS
The links between HIV transmission and the degree to which people are able to adopt realistic plans to achieve future projects, in other words, hope, have been overlooked in policies to tackle HIV/AIDS. New research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) argues that hope is a powerful tool in the battle to stop the spread of... view more... (2008-08-11)
Gene Variation Can Lower Susceptibility To HIV Infection
Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified small variations in a gene which can determine whether a person contracts HIV or develops AIDS. Professor Bill Ollier, and Dr Ali Hajeer, of the ARC Epidemiology Unit at The University of Manchester, have found new variants of the RANTES gene that seem to play a role in rendering people... view more... (2000-11-21)
HIV positive employees face job loss and workplace discrimination
HIV positive employees face unemployment and workplace discrimination, indicates a study published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. view more (2007-10-03)
Study finds genetic influence on pace of HIV/AIDS progression
Viral load-the amount of virus in the blood of an HIV-infected person-has long been viewed as the chief indicator of how quickly someone infected with HIV infection progresses to AIDS. view more (2007-10-23)
Outcomes comparable for younger and older children with surgically implanted hearing aids
Outcomes following surgically implanted hearing aids that are anchored to bone appear comparable for children younger than 5 years and those older than 5 years. view more (2007-01-16)
Researchers discover gut tissue to be a major reservoir harboring HIV
UCLA researchers have found the human gut to be a major reservoir harboring the HIV virus - holding almost twice as much as a person's blood. view more (2006-08-28)
Patients and their doctors have different perceptions about HIV and its treatment
According to results of a nation-wide study published in the latest issue of SAGE Publications' Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC), HIV positive patients and their doctors have very different views about the disease and how it's treated. view more (2006-05-22)
Unique partnership brings new hope for vaccine to combat HIV
Under embargo for 10.30 GMT Thursday 13 December 2001 view more (2001-12-12)
Women with AIDS face cervical cancer threat
According to a report issued last week by UNAIDS, access to antiretroviral therapy is beginning to reduce AIDS mortality worldwide. view more (2007-12-03)
COST-EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENTS IMPORTANT FOR HIV RESPONSE IN AFRICA (p 1635)
A systematic review in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights the importance of cost-effectiveness evaluation to identify realistic intervention programmes to tackle HIV/AIDS in Africa. HIV/AIDS accounts for around 20% of all deaths in Africa. The cost-effectiveness of interventions is important as African governments face difficult choices... view more... (2002-05-08)
New Therapeutic Vaccine for HIV/AIDS Eliminates Needles and Excessive Toxicity
DermaVir, a novel treatment for HIV/AIDS, offers a new option which complements and improves present drug therapies. The vaccine, applied topically to the skin, has demonstrated efficacy in boosting immune responses and controlling virus replication in chronically infected monkeys. This treatment possibly offers a new, non-invasive option for... view more... (2005-01-06)
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