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Researchers: Prevalence of Improper Condom Use a Public Health Issue Worldwide
Problems with the correct use of the male condom, such as not wearing a condom throughout sex or putting it on upside down, are common in the U.S. and have become a major concern of public health officials. New research shows that countries around the...
Reaching Out to Gays for the First Time in Swaziland
If caught, any Swazi engaged in a same-sex relationship will be arrested and jailed. But public health officials are using Valentine’s Day to urge gays to trust promises of confidentiality and test for HIV.New Research Reveals How Protein Protects Cells From HIV Infection
A novel discovery by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center and colleagues reveals a mechanism by which the immune system tries to halt the spread of HIV. Harnessing this mechanism may open up new paths for therapeutic research aimed at slowing the...
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria Projects That Vaccine for the Treatment of HIV/AIDS May be Available in the Next Five Years
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) which treats 100,000 HIV/AIDS victims yearly has projected that vaccine for the treatment of the virus may be available in the next five years.
Shortage of HIV Test Kits Raises Concerns in Kenya
Voluntary counseling and testing centers around Kenya are turning people away due to a shortage of HIV testing kits after the recall in December of more than one million faulty HIV tests.
No Money, No CD4 Tests
Swaziland is still short of lab reagents needed for CD4 count testing, which is used to initiate and monitor patients on antiretroviral treatment, and HIV-positive people are growing increasingly frustrated as the country enters its fourth month without...
Government of Tanzania Recalls Faulty HIV Test Kits
Tanzanian health authorities have announced the withdrawal of a South Korean HIV test kit from circulation following warnings about its poor quality.
Doctors Recommended to Use Caution When Choosing Seizure Drugs for People with HIV/AIDS
A new guideline issued by the American Academy of Neurology recommends doctors use caution when choosing seizure drugs for people with HIV/AIDS to avoid potential drug interactions.
