HIV/AIDS News

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2008: Feb | Mar | Apr

April

Apr 30: Adverse effects of HIV therapy differ by race, sex.

Apr 28: Research Findings Open New Front in Fight Against HIV.

Apr 28: Survival Rates Among HIV-Positive People Who Receive Lab Tests Similar To People Who Do Not Receive Tests, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 25: NIAID Seeks Research Ideas for Funding Initiatives in Vaccine Discovery and HIV Prevention.

Apr 21: HHS Secretary Leavitt Meets With Health Officials in Vietnam To Discuss Health Issues, Including HIV/AIDS. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 17: CDC Launches New HIV/AIDS Website Topic: Hispanics/Latinos.

Apr 16: Researchers Join Forces for AIDS Vaccine.

Apr 14: Los Alamos Lab Suggests HIV Spreads Faster Than Thought.

Apr 9: ADAP Recipients Hit All-Time High in 2007. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 4: HHS Awards $1.1 Billion for HIV/AIDS Care, Medications.

Apr 2: HIV Drugs Linked to Increase Risk of Heart Attack.

Apr 2: Online Survey Looks at Women, HIV in U.S. Exit Disclaimer

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March

Mar 28: Dear Colleague Letter: 2006 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report (PDF - 1.14MB).

Mar 28: FDA approval of VITROS Anit-HIV 1 +2 diagnostic immunoassay.

Mar 28: Capsaicin patch reduces pain from HIV neuropathy.

Mar 27: Early FDA Communication About an Ongoing Safety Review of Ziagen (Abacavir) and Videx (Didanosine).

Mar 26: New pediatric dosing recommendations for Reyataz Capusle, patients ages 6 to 18 years old.

Mar 26: HIV/AIDS Vaccine Researchers at NIH Meeting Call for Increase in Basic Research, New Strategies. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 25: Genetic Variations Might Be Causing Mutations to HIV, Making It Less Potent, Study Says. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 25: Ban on Travelers with HIV into US Reviewed.

Mar 25: Government begins to overhaul of AIDS vaccine effort.

Mar 24: CDC Releases New HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report (PDF - 2.56 MB).

Mar 24: Tentative approval of two fixed dose combination products for PEPFAR.

Mar 24: Food Poisoning May Be Fatal for People With HIV. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 21: Some people may transmit weaker AIDS virus: study.

Mar 20: Statement of Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Mar 20: Communities Nationwide Commemorate National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 19: Researchers Discover Genetic Circuit in HIV That Controls Whether Virus Activates, Remains Dormant. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 14: Many STIs Not Detected in U.S. Because of Lack of Testing Among MSM, Health Officials Say. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 13: Second study finds treating herpes won’t stop HIV.

Mar 12: Dear Healthcare Professional letter from the FDA regarding prescribing information for Prezista (darunavir).

Mar 12: Partner Treatment Eyed for STDs.

Mar 12: Decreasing undiagnosed HIV infection helped reduce rate of HIV transmission in US. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 11: Updates to Prezista (darunavir) tablets labeling.

Mar 11: Vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia effective in HIV-positive men. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 11: One in 4 US Teens Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease.

Mar 11: Group gets to test new Merck AIDS drug in gel.

Mar 11: HHS Awards $550 Million for HIV/AIDS Care, Services.

Mar 10: HIV/AIDS: A Growing Issue for Women and Girls.

Mar 10: Repeatedly HIV-negative patients with very advanced HIV disease: only 16 ever reported. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 10: Statement of Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Mar 5: Researchers Discover Protein That Could Lead to Development of HIV Vaccine, New Treatments, Study. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 5: Study Finds Anti-AIDS Drugs May Prevent HIV Infection.

Mar 3: Gene Could Stop Progression of HIV, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 3: Tentative approval for a generic formulation of efavirenz tablets granted under PEPFAR.

Mar 3: Tentative approval for a generic formulation of stavudine capsules granted under PEPFAR.

Mar 1: Scientists Study How HIV Hides in Body.

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February

Feb 29: Updated Pediatric Treatment Guidelines Released.

Feb 25: NCMHD Announces HIV/AIDS Expert as New Senior Policy Advisor.

Feb 25: Update Concerning the HVTN 503/Phambili HIV Vaccine Study.

Feb 25: New mg tablet strength for Prezista (darunavir) approved.

Feb 22: New Therapy Helps Boost Immune System of HIV Patients.

Feb 22: Nominations for New Members for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Working Group on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of HIV-Infected Children.

Feb 20: Experimental Microbicide Carraguard Does Not Provide Protection Against HIV, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 14: Approval for a generic formulation of Zidovudine Tablets granted under PEPFAR.

Feb 14: President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Africa Policy, Trip to Africa.

Feb 10: NIAID Scientists Identify New Cellular Receptor for HIV.

Feb 7: New Epivir tablets to facilitate pediatric dosing approved.

Feb 6: Extended Nevirapine Regimens Reduce HIV Transmission and Death in Breastfed Infants of HIV-infected Mothers.

Feb 6: Anti-Herpes Drug Does Not Reduce Risk of HIV Infection in People with Genital Herpes, Study Finds.

Feb 6: Researchers Use Technique To Identify, Generate Molecules for Microbicide Research, Development. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 6: Tests Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug.

Feb 6: Los Angeles Times Examines Aging Among Long-Term HIV Survivors in U.S. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 5: President's FY 2009 Budget Proposal for HRSA Continues March to Expand Health Center Network, Access to Life-Saving Drugs for People With HIV/AIDS.

Feb 5: Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director of NIAID, NIH on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Feb 5: Anticipated “Slam Dunk” Treatment Fails.

Feb 5: Studies Examine Reducing Risk of Vertical HIV Transmission While Breastfeeding, Effect of Herpes Treatments on Transmission. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 4: Tentative approval of generic atazanavir sulfate capsules under PEPFAR.

Feb 4: Researchers Discover New Battleground for Viruses and Immune Cells.

Feb 4: CDC Addresses the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Amongst African Americans.

Feb 4: Researchers Examine Effect of Male Circumcision on Female Partners. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 4: Researchers Examine Immune Cells Where HIV Can Lie Dormant, Possible Treatments. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 1: Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Appointed Director of the NIAID Division of AIDS.

Feb 1: PEPFAR Releases Fourth Annual Report to Congress: The Power of Partnerships.

Feb 1: Scientists Study How HIV Hides in the Body.

Feb 1: CDC Underscores Current Recommendation for Preventing HIV Transmission.

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Last revised: 05/12/2008