Many women neglected in HIV studies
In the HIV/AIDS pandemic, women seem to be forgotten, even though research has shown that women are more seriously affected by HIV than men are. |
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HIV+: 1 in 3 doesn't use condoms
Almost a third of people who know that they are HIV-positive are not using condoms, a recent South African study has found. |
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HIV prevention must include older people
HIV among young people is unlikely to be controlled unless older people are included in prevention campaigns.
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New HIV guidelines for adults
Updated treatment guidelines for adult HIV patients that reflect new developments in antiretroviral therapy have been issued by the International Aids Society-USA Panel. |
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Knowledge a muti against HIV
Traditional healers who received HIV training, reduced their HIV risk practices and played a pivotal role in HIV prevention, a South African study found. |
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HIV combos compared
A four-drug "cocktail" to suppress HIV and prevent Aids is no more effective than a widely used three-drug combination, new research concludes. |
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A pill to prevent HIV?
There's some evidence that a drug called Viread (tenofovir) may prevent HIV infection, but it's going to take a larger study to make sure, according to a report. |
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Easing the pain of HIV+ children
Researchers develop a way to relieve the suffering of children living with Aids. |
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Bill Gates behind HIV pill
Science and industry to boost efforts for the prevention of the transmission of HIV/Aids, according to Bill Gates. |
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Promising methods to fight HIV
Male circumcision and an HIV-thwarting vaginal gel could revolutionise the flagging campaign to prevent the spread of HIV, experts at the global Aids conference said Monday. |
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Stigma stops HIV disclosure
A South African study has found that a significant number of HIV positive people do not disclose their HIV positive status to their partners. |
