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US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV

Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim transformed the understanding and approach towards HIV/AIDS in young South African women, earning the Lasker Prize for their contributions.
Public health
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

An Interview With An Epidemiologist Who Lost Her Job Because Of The DOGE Layoffs | Defector

The Trump administration is dismantling crucial HIV defense initiatives, posing risks to treatment and prevention efforts.
Key research networks and resources for HIV prevention and study are being terminated.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Big cuts to US AIDS prevention feared as NIH axes HIV research grants

The Trump administration is reducing funding and resources aimed at eradicating HIV in the U.S., jeopardizing public health efforts.
Health
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Infected blood scandal: A 'horrifying' global disaster DW 09/02/2024

The UK's infected blood scandal led to thousands infected with HIV/hepatitis due to contaminated blood products and highlighted ongoing injustices from the cover-up.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The term 'AIDS' was pivotal in shaping perceptions and stigma surrounding the disease, influencing both public discussion and activism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV

Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim transformed the understanding and approach towards HIV/AIDS in young South African women, earning the Lasker Prize for their contributions.
Public health
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

An Interview With An Epidemiologist Who Lost Her Job Because Of The DOGE Layoffs | Defector

The Trump administration is dismantling crucial HIV defense initiatives, posing risks to treatment and prevention efforts.
Key research networks and resources for HIV prevention and study are being terminated.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Big cuts to US AIDS prevention feared as NIH axes HIV research grants

The Trump administration is reducing funding and resources aimed at eradicating HIV in the U.S., jeopardizing public health efforts.
Health
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Infected blood scandal: A 'horrifying' global disaster DW 09/02/2024

The UK's infected blood scandal led to thousands infected with HIV/hepatitis due to contaminated blood products and highlighted ongoing injustices from the cover-up.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The term 'AIDS' was pivotal in shaping perceptions and stigma surrounding the disease, influencing both public discussion and activism.
more#public-health
#global-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic

Lenacapavir shows potential to nearly eliminate new HIV infections, marking a hopeful step toward resolving the HIV epidemic.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

The US aid freeze severely disrupts global health services, notably for HIV treatments and immunization programs.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

UNAIDS Chief: HIV Infections Could Jump Over Six Times if U.S. Support Dropped

Reduced U.S. funding for AIDS programs could lead to a dramatic increase in HIV infections and deaths by 2029.
Health
fromFortune
4 months ago

A twice-yearly shot of this drug could help end AIDS - 'it's unprecedented'

The new HIV vaccine shows exceptional effectiveness and could significantly improve prevention efforts, especially for high-risk populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries

The Trump administration has directed organizations abroad to stop providing H.I.V. medications acquired through U.S. aid, impacting patient care severely.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic

Lenacapavir shows potential to nearly eliminate new HIV infections, marking a hopeful step toward resolving the HIV epidemic.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

The US aid freeze severely disrupts global health services, notably for HIV treatments and immunization programs.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

UNAIDS Chief: HIV Infections Could Jump Over Six Times if U.S. Support Dropped

Reduced U.S. funding for AIDS programs could lead to a dramatic increase in HIV infections and deaths by 2029.
Health
fromFortune
4 months ago

A twice-yearly shot of this drug could help end AIDS - 'it's unprecedented'

The new HIV vaccine shows exceptional effectiveness and could significantly improve prevention efforts, especially for high-risk populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries

The Trump administration has directed organizations abroad to stop providing H.I.V. medications acquired through U.S. aid, impacting patient care severely.
more#global-health
#mental-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Mental health

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

The resignation of psychiatrists led to the closure of Sydney's HIV psychiatry clinic, impacting over 200 patients.
Loss of specialized mental health care for vulnerable HIV patients raises significant concerns.
fromNews Center
6 months ago
Medicine

HIV Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Meth Use in Gay and Bisexual Men - News Center

The study found that individuals assigned male at birth from sexual minorities are twice as likely to use meth after an HIV diagnosis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Mental health

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

The resignation of psychiatrists led to the closure of Sydney's HIV psychiatry clinic, impacting over 200 patients.
Loss of specialized mental health care for vulnerable HIV patients raises significant concerns.
fromNews Center
6 months ago
Medicine

HIV Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Meth Use in Gay and Bisexual Men - News Center

The study found that individuals assigned male at birth from sexual minorities are twice as likely to use meth after an HIV diagnosis.
more#mental-health
Health
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Shared Pathways in HIV and Aging May Contribute to Heart Failure Risk - News Center

A unique protein signature linked to HIV may highlight new therapeutic targets for heart failure.
#usaid
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fired USAid workers and HIV activists hold die-in' to protest Trump and Musk

Protesters warn that Trump administration's cuts to USAid could severely hinder global HIV actions.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

Activists protested severe cuts to foreign aid, claiming the actions threaten lifesaving HIV treatment and humanitarian assistance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment

The freeze on foreign aid jeopardizes H.I.V. health services for over 20 million people, risking severe illness and death.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fired USAid workers and HIV activists hold die-in' to protest Trump and Musk

Protesters warn that Trump administration's cuts to USAid could severely hinder global HIV actions.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

Activists protested severe cuts to foreign aid, claiming the actions threaten lifesaving HIV treatment and humanitarian assistance.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment

The freeze on foreign aid jeopardizes H.I.V. health services for over 20 million people, risking severe illness and death.
more#usaid
#macrophages
more#macrophages
#pepfar
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Funds for fight against HIV/AIDS paused in Trump aid freeze

Trump's foreign aid pause may disrupt crucial health programs like PEPFAR.
The halt on existing funding is unprecedented and could have severe consequences.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bill Gates said he did his best to save things like funding for HIV research during a 3-hour meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Bill Gates advocated for the continuation of the PEPFAR program during a dinner with President Trump, emphasizing its importance for HIV relief.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Trump administration takes away life-saving HIV prevention medications from vulnerable LGBTQ+ people worldwide

The Trump administration has restricted access to PrEP under PEPFAR for most individuals, posing a serious threat to global HIV prevention efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Funds for fight against HIV/AIDS paused in Trump aid freeze

Trump's foreign aid pause may disrupt crucial health programs like PEPFAR.
The halt on existing funding is unprecedented and could have severe consequences.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bill Gates said he did his best to save things like funding for HIV research during a 3-hour meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Bill Gates advocated for the continuation of the PEPFAR program during a dinner with President Trump, emphasizing its importance for HIV relief.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Trump administration takes away life-saving HIV prevention medications from vulnerable LGBTQ+ people worldwide

The Trump administration has restricted access to PrEP under PEPFAR for most individuals, posing a serious threat to global HIV prevention efforts.
more#pepfar
#aids
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

How HIV research has reshaped modern medicine - Harvard Gazette

The fight against HIV has transformed it from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition, providing insights for treating other diseases.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

California lab makes new discovery in search for HIV vaccine

Research from Scripps shows promise in developing an HIV vaccine by understanding unique antibody responses.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
SF politics

AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit at SFO honors lives lost, raises awareness to ongoing epidemic

The AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at San Francisco International Airport honors over 110,000 lives lost to AIDS.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

How HIV research has reshaped modern medicine - Harvard Gazette

The fight against HIV has transformed it from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition, providing insights for treating other diseases.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

California lab makes new discovery in search for HIV vaccine

Research from Scripps shows promise in developing an HIV vaccine by understanding unique antibody responses.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
SF politics

AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit at SFO honors lives lost, raises awareness to ongoing epidemic

The AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at San Francisco International Airport honors over 110,000 lives lost to AIDS.
more#aids
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Judge overturns military's ban on HIV-positive enlistees in historic victory - LGBTQ Nation

The Pentagon's ban on asymptomatic HIV-positive enlistment was overturned as discriminatory, reflecting advancements in HIV treatment.
Minimal risk of HIV transmission allows eligible individuals to serve in the military.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump's anti-transgender executive orders force CDC to remove HIV resources

CDC removes HIV content due to executive orders targeting transgender identities, fearing compliance with new federal mandates.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
Medicine

Stigma around those living with HIV is declining, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think: report

HIV stigma is declining in America, but awareness, especially among Gen Z, remains low.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Judge overturns military's ban on HIV-positive enlistees in historic victory - LGBTQ Nation

The Pentagon's ban on asymptomatic HIV-positive enlistment was overturned as discriminatory, reflecting advancements in HIV treatment.
Minimal risk of HIV transmission allows eligible individuals to serve in the military.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump's anti-transgender executive orders force CDC to remove HIV resources

CDC removes HIV content due to executive orders targeting transgender identities, fearing compliance with new federal mandates.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
Medicine

Stigma around those living with HIV is declining, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think: report

HIV stigma is declining in America, but awareness, especially among Gen Z, remains low.
more#lgbtq
#health-crisis
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.
The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Medicine

'My brother got the same blood treatment on the same day as me - he contracted HIV and died. I didn't

Colm Walsh shares his experience dodging HIV infection while others were not so fortunate, emphasizing the tragedy of contaminated treatments.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.
The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Medicine

'My brother got the same blood treatment on the same day as me - he contracted HIV and died. I didn't

Colm Walsh shares his experience dodging HIV infection while others were not so fortunate, emphasizing the tragedy of contaminated treatments.
more#health-crisis
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Philippines faces alarming rise in HIV infections DW 12/23/2024

The Philippines faces a significant rise in HIV infections, especially among young people, necessitating urgent health care interventions for STI testing and treatment.
Writing
fromArtforum
4 months ago

LEONILSON

Leonilson's art powerfully intertwines personal struggle with broader social critiques, reflecting on life, death, and identity amidst Brazil's political challenges.
#health-policy
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Medicine

New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

People with HIV can now receive organ transplants from HIV-positive donors, increasing the available organ supply and improving patient outcomes.
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago
Medicine

Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV

HHS has relaxed rules on kidney and liver donations between HIV-positive individuals, increasing access to organ transplants for this community.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Medicine

New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

People with HIV can now receive organ transplants from HIV-positive donors, increasing the available organ supply and improving patient outcomes.
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago
Medicine

Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV

HHS has relaxed rules on kidney and liver donations between HIV-positive individuals, increasing access to organ transplants for this community.
more#health-policy
#lenacapavir
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic

Lenacapavir shows potential to significantly reduce new HIV infections, fostering optimism towards the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Medicine

Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries

Gilead aims to broaden access to lenacapavir through generic production in low-income countries but excludes middle-income nations, highlighting healthcare disparities.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Medicine

HIV prophylactic lenacapavir very safe and very expensive DW 11/29/2024

Lenacapavir is a revolutionary antiretroviral drug achieving nearly 100% effectiveness for HIV prevention and treatment with just two injections yearly.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic

Lenacapavir shows potential to significantly reduce new HIV infections, fostering optimism towards the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Medicine

Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries

Gilead aims to broaden access to lenacapavir through generic production in low-income countries but excludes middle-income nations, highlighting healthcare disparities.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Medicine

HIV prophylactic lenacapavir very safe and very expensive DW 11/29/2024

Lenacapavir is a revolutionary antiretroviral drug achieving nearly 100% effectiveness for HIV prevention and treatment with just two injections yearly.
more#lenacapavir
OMG science
fromNature
7 months ago

HIV: how close are we to a vaccine - or a cure?

A seventh person has been cured of HIV after a stem-cell transplant, but such treatment is risky and not scalable.
ART remains the standard and essential treatment for many living with HIV.
Medicine
fromPOZ
8 months ago

Gilead Alleges HIV Medication Counterfeiting Operation in NYC Pharmacies

Gilead Sciences is suing a medical defrauder and pharmacies for selling counterfeit HIV medications, endangering patient health and safety.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Blood scandal victim's wife told to have abortion after he was infected with HIV

The contaminated blood scandal has caused devastating consequences for victims and their families, impacting their ability to conceive and obtain fair compensation.
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