May 2014
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Neutralizing HIV
June 19, 2014
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Researchers safely infuse engineered immune cells in groundbreaking gene therapy study.
New Details about Hepatitis C Protein May Aid Development of Vaccine
June 19, 2014
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Scientists have mapped the structure of a hepatitis C virus surface protein that is responsible for binding to host liver cells, leading to virus entry.
Hepatitis C Saliva Tests May Show a False-Negative Result if HIV Is Also Present
June 19, 2014
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Saliva tests for detecting HCV infection may not be the best option for determining infection status.
Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Effective for Preventing Spread of HIV between Cells
June 19, 2014
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During experiments with cell-to-cell and cell-free transmissions, researchers showed that existing drugs are effective in suppressing the spread of HIV.
How Obamacare Will Affect HIV/AIDS Prevention
June 19, 2014
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Noting successful HIV/AIDS prevention efforts rely on early diagnosis, an analysis estimates that improved access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will increase the number of patients getting tested for HIV by nearly 500,000 over a 5-year period, though that impact would be amplified if all US states opted to expand Medicaid coverage.
Serious Liver Disease Rates Higher Among Coinfected Patients
June 19, 2014
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Study results show hepatic decompensation is more common in people who have both HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) compared to those infected only with HCV, an indication that early HCV treatment among coinfected patients is needed.
Men with HIV Develop More Plaque in Coronary Arteries
June 19, 2014
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Men with HIV have more noncalcified plaque in their arteries than their uninfected counterparts.