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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Landmark China HIV trial begins

A landmark trial is being heard in China of a recent graduate who says he was denied a teaching job because he is HIV positive, state media say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11530357#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Painted 'piggies' go to market to benefit HIV, AIDS patients

Katie Wood, a Topeka High School art teacher, paints a piggy bank Wednesday evening at Speck's Bar and Grill to be used in a silent auction at the 2013 TAP Gala Benefit for Positive Connections.

http://cjonline.com/news/2013-07-31/painted-piggies-go-market-benefit-hiv-aids-patients

Nigerians set to find out how to get to Sesame Square

Starring a yam monster, an HIV-positive puppet and talking drums, the Nigerian version of the famous US TV show Sesame Street is all set to hit TV screens this weekend.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13459575#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

UN drive to cut HIV in newborns

The UN says a baby is born with HIV nearly every minute, almost all of them in sub-Saharan Africa.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13726048#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Marking a Civil Rights Milestone, Elitism Is Robbing LGBT Movement of ...

... esbians who wish to be married. When LGBT organization leaders meet in their national conclaves and fail to include HIV/AIDS on their agenda -- as prominent community leaders say happens regularly -- they send a very clear message to gay men of all

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johnmanuel-andriote/marking-a-civil-rights-mi_b_3678674.html

AIDS Vancouver volunteer May McQueen helps battle stigma

Eighty-seven-year-old May McQueen's face lights up when the staff at AIDS Vancouver tell her about plans to make sure she has a spot on the organization's float in the Vancouver Pride Parade.

http://www.straight.com/news/405426/aids-vancouver-volunteer-may-mcqueen-helps-battle-stigma

Healthy Relationships Program Now Offered By HARC

... men, age 13 - 24 years old, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health. In a recent press release, HIV/AIDS Resource Center said, "It is clear that youth, especially young men, are not getting the information they need to keep HIV from ...

http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=61546

Report From The International AIDS Society's Conference

The 7th International AIDS Society's Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention ended July 1 after five days of intense presentations and discussions.

http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=61543

BMJ editorial: India's research participant protection policy

... approval last year of the drug Truvada for prevention of HIV infection was a milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but experts are cautioning that it is only the beginning of new ethical ... In the battle against HIV/AIDS conditions on the ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-bmj-editorial-india-policy.html

Looking at HIV and Aging with Dr. Perry Halkitis

Imagine a death sentence, suddenly lifted. With the advent of antiretroviral therapy in 1996, that happened for the men who had been sure that they would die of AIDS.

http://www.edgedallas.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147362

Iconic Houston nightclub vows to stay open after owner's suicide: ...

The Houston club scene is mourning the loss of influential Numbers owner Robert Burtenshaw, who committed suicide on Saturday.

http://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/07-31-13-iconic-houston-nightclub-vows-to-stay-open-after-owners-suicide-robot-dj-grappled-with-depression/

HIV Vaccines: Infection Protection

They protect us and our families from the flu, mumps, measles, and many other diseases, but figuring out a vaccine to protect against HIV is still a mystery.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/21218207/hiv-vaccines-infection-protection

You Don't Actually Have Cancer

Doctors now argue that too many diseases fall into the carcinoma diagnosis. Randi Epstein explains why this isn't just a debate about semantics.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/31/you-don-t-actually-have-cancer.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thedailybeast%2Farticles+%28The+Daily+Beast+-+Latest+Articles%29

amfAR Funds $1.4M in Grants Toward HIV Eradication

As part of its mission to accelerate promising research focused on finding a cure for HIV/AIDS on July 17, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, announced a new round of grants through its amfAR Research Consortium on HIV Eradication program.

http://www.edgeprovidence.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147617

Gallery 50 to host Silent Art Auction and Benefit for AIDS Delaware Aug. 10

... is the state's first and largest AIDS service organization. Founded in 1984, its mission is to support those with HIV/AIDS in Delaware and to prevent the spread of HIV through comprehensive services, education and advocacy. "I was thrilled that Eric ...

http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/gallery-50-to-host-silent-art-auction-and-benefit-for-aids-delaware-aug-10/1037536

Roperos: Sinful sex

In the simple events that break into normal day-to-day happenings, we can see the pattern of the means and manner of their breaking into our lives, a matter which is beyond our influence.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2013/08/01/roperos-sinful-sex-295488

Changes in employment, insurance, and income in relation to HIV...

While patterns of health care financing for HIV have received considerable attention in the literature, the financial impact of disease on individuals living with HIV infection has been underexplored, particularly in relation to disease progression.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/gareth/article/12536927

Temporal Trends in Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 Seroconversion ...

Temporal Trends in Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 Seroconversion 1984-1989: A Report from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study The 5-year temporal trends in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 seroconversion between 1984 and 1989 among homosexual/bisexual men participating in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study are reported.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/gareth/article/12536936

Socioeconomic status (SES) as a determinant of adherence to treatment ...

... a systematic review of the evidence regarding the association of SES with adherence to treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS. We searched the PubMed database to identify studies concerning SES and HIV/AIDS and collected data regarding the association ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/gareth/article/2321298

The practical significance of potential biases in estimates of the...

The practical significance of potential biases in estimates of the AIDS incubation period distribution in the UK register of HIV seroconverters.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/gareth/article/12536947

New HIV Study on African American Couples

Maintaining a strong and stable relationship is challenging especially when one partner is HIV positive, technically known as sero-discordant couples.

http://postnewsgroup.com/blog/2013/06/14/new-hiv-study-on-african-american-couples/

HIV Research Must Include African American Participants

For over a decade, Blacks have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Although they account for over half of new infections each year in the United States, African Americans account for a low percentage of experimental vaccine participants.

http://postnewsgroup.com/blog/2013/05/11/hiv-research-must-include-african-american-participants-2/

Meet the Author Who Wrote About Comedian Milton Berle and Gangster Mickey Cohen

Bradley Lewis has had the good fortune to have been a celebrity doctor AND an author of books on comedian Milton Berle and gangster Mickey Cohen.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/meet-the-author-who-wrote-about-comedian-milton-berle-and-gangster-mickey-cohen-294896.htm

Run with a team to end AIDS

AIDS Foundation of Chicago, the state's most prominent HIV/AIDS nonprofit organization has began a new program in an effort to add another level to awareness about the disease.

http://www.examiner.com/article/run-with-a-team-to-end-aids

Factors Associated with Prevalent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)...

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http://www.citeulike.org/user/gareth/article/12536884

'Stop spread of HIV in rural areas'

... called on stakeholders to join hands to fight the spread of HIV in rural areas. She said poor sensitization about HIV/AIDS at the rural and the grassroots had resulted in many people in those areas contracting the disease due to ignorance and ...

http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/wap/article.php?ID=281077

Let It AllHang Out

The latest sexting allegations against Anthony Weiner hit the day of the Mayoral Candidates Forum, Focusing on HIV/AIDS was held at GMHC.

http://blogs.poz.com/visualaids/2013/07/weiner_should_have_l.html

Kiehl's LifeRide for amfAR Hits the Road

Maintaining its long-standing tradition of supporting HIV/AIDS charities, Kiehl's Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of skin and hair care products, has partnered with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research for the fourth annual Kiehl's LifeRide for amfAR .

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147604

AIDS and the Mennonite Central Committee

Today is World AIDS Day . In the midst of all the noise of modern life it is set aside to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic.

http://www.examiner.com/article/aids-and-the-mennonite-central-committee

Rebalancing NGO Contributions to Public Health in Asia

... a security agenda that now includes pandemic and other transnational public health concerns. The unfolding of the HIV/AIDS global crisis served as a catalyst for the competitive engagement among public health NGOs worldwide, which gained further ...

http://www.cfr.org/health-policy-and-initiatives/rebalancing-ngo-contributions-public-health-asia/p31175?cid=rss-asiaandpacific-rebalancing_ngo_contributions_-073013&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+region%2Fasia+%28CFR.org+-+Regions+-+Asia+and+Pacific%29

Stomach bug outbreak spreads to more states

The ongoing outbreak of stomach illness linked to the cyclospora parasite has now spread to 14 states and New York City, with 353 cases reported, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/22968474/stomach-bug-outbreak-spreads-to-more-states-cdc

Learning from the Herpes Virus

An international collaboration of researchers including Felicia Goodrum of the University of Arizona 's immunobiology department has studied how a human herpes virus carried by the majority of the population packages its genetic information during infection.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/07/learning-herpes-virus

Progress in efforts to tackle HIV

South Africa is an "outstanding model" of what can be achieved in the fight against HIV and Aids, according to Michel Sidibe, executive director of the Joint UN Programme on HIV and Aids .

http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/news/progress-in-efforts-to-tackle-hiv-1.1555372

Tanzania: Nation's Long Battle With HIV-Aids

But the country is managing to contain the disease with the help of drug therapy and investment in the health service.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201307311107.html

Banning gay men from donating is unfair and doesn't ensure safety

African governments still underfunding health

... spending less on health than they were in 2001, adds the WHO data. Recently, the AU held another special summit on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in Abuja, Nigeria, dubbed Abuja +12, which provided an opportunity for African governments and ...

http://www.IRINnews.org/report/98459/african-governments-still-underfunding-health

How Gay Was Gore Vidal?

Sure he had sex with men, but just try to call him gay to his face. A year after the famous writer's death his biographer Tim Teeman reveals new details about his balance between studied public ambivalence and his enthusiastic private behavior.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/31/how-gay-was-gore-vidal.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thedailybeast%2Farticles+%28The+Daily+Beast+-+Latest+Articles%29

Contemplating reasons for not getting results of HIV tests increases...

Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry ; Primary Care / General Practice Article Date: 31 Jul 2013 - 1:00 PDT Some studies of at-risk populations suggest that up to half of the people tested for HIV never return to the doctor's office to find out their test results.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/264136.php

Genistein in soybeans may Inhibit HIV Infection

A compound found in soybeans may become an effective HIV treatment without the drug resistance issues faced by current therapies, according to new research by George Mason University researchers.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/264115.php

Michigan clinic pays patient over HIV discrimination

A Michigan man is 145-pounds lighter and 1,500-dollars richer thanks to a settlement with an Ypsilanti-based bariatric clinic.

http://wincountry.com/news/articles/2013/jul/30/michigan-clinic-pays-patient-over-hiv-discrimination/

HIV positive, starting a family? A new online tool to help you prepare

Our award-winning series of patient information booklets. Each title provides a comprehensive overview of one aspect of living with HIV.

http://www.aidsmap.com/HIV-positive-starting-a-family-A-new-online-tool-to-help-you-prepare/page/2712455/

Volunteer Enthusiast Yasmin Malhotra Encourages Students to Donate Their Time This Summer

Yasmin Malhotra has long advocated for volunteer work, as she is well aware of the value that can come from members of a community supporting one another and the causes that serve to improve the quality of life for area residents.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/volunteer-enthusiast-yasmin-malhotra-encourages-students-to-donate-their-time-this-summer-355206.php

Tanzania: Coast Region Reclaims Over 1,700 to ARV Use

MORE than 2,000 HIV-positive people who had stopped using anti-retroviral drugs were reached by peer educators last year in Coast region.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201307310177.html

TAG and Ali Forney Center Address HIV in Homeless LGBT Youth

In an effort to address the rising number of homeless LGBT youth with HIV, the Ali Forney Center has teamed up with the Treatment Action Group for a unique donor-driven partnership.

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147532

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Care and Feeding of Prince George

Watching Kate and William emerge from St. Mary's Hospital in London on July 23 with their little princeling, I couldn't help feeling moved.

http://theamericanscholar.org/care-and-feeding-of-prince-george/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theamericanscholar%2FyaSQ+%28The+American+Scholar%29

Africa: UN Hails Drop in Aids-Related Deaths

The United Nations' AIDS agency is hailing what officials describe as significant progress in the fight against the epidemic in eastern and southern Africa.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201307310144.html

Author Night: The AIDS Generation

For young gay men who came of age in the United States in the 1980s, the HIV/AIDS epidemic was a formative experience in fear, hardship, and loss.

http://www.nyam.org/events/2013/2013-11-14.html

Center giving away tickets for HIV Testing Awareness Day

... offered from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. "Ribbon of Life" is one of the largest HIV/AIDS fundraisers in the state of Nevada and Golden Rainbow's main source of revenue. "Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical" ...

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/213344271.html

Our view: Get tested

... were eight reported cases of HIV in Robeson and two reported cases in Richmond. We have to wonder if the rate of HIV/AIDS in our county would be higher if more Scotland County residents got tested. The Centers for Disease Control is certainly urging ...

http://laurinburgexchange.com/bookmark/18906330

Cape Bretoners make up one-quarter of hepatitis C cases in province

... offices to assist them in educating their patients about hepatitis B and C, and other blood borne disease like HIV/AIDS," said Anne Romard, public health nurse with the Cape Breton District Health Authority. Other ways to contract either virus ...

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-07-28/article-3331387/Cape-Bretoners-make-up-one-quarter-of-hepatitis-C-cases-in-province/1

WHO aims to increase global rate of breastfeeding for six months to 50% by 2025

Only 37 countries, or 19% of those reporting, have passed laws reflecting all the recommendations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, according to a new World Health Organization report published during World Breastfeeding Week.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130730/WHO-aims-to-increase-global-rate-of-breastfeeding-for-six-months-to-5025-by-2025.aspx

'You are wasting our drugs': health service barriers to HIV treatment for sex workers in Zimbabwe

Although disproportionately affected by HIV, sex workers remain neglected by efforts to expand access to antiretroviral treatment .

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/698/abstract

Pride Week: Showing up for life changed everything for HIV survivor Bradford McIntyre

As he stood on the Burrard Street Bridge at sunset, Bradford McIntyre watched the glowing tankers drift across the bay.

http://www.theprovince.com/health/Pride+Week+Showing+life+changed+everything+survivor/8728024/story.html

Plibersek pledges $80,000 for Surry Hills HIV Aids Legal Centre

... Dreyfus said. "I am proud of Labor's commitment to a fair go under the law and am confident this funding for the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre will help its important work in assisting people with HIV-related legal matters." Plibersek commented the ...

http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/plibersek-pledges-80000-for-surry-hills-hiv-aids-legal-centre-11572.html

HIV positive women turn changemakers

Funded through European Union and Christian Aid, the project aims to contribute to the National Aids Control Programme - III's overall goal of halting and reversing the HIV epidemic in India.

http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/216136202/scat/701ee96610c884a6

SA Govt forces closure of AIDS Council

The local South Australian LGBTI community, people living with HIV/AIDS and the country's leading HIV/AIDS organisations have expressed their shock and disappointment after the SA government decided to withdraw funding from the state's AIDS Council forcing its closure.

http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/2013/07/31/sa-govt-forces-closure-of-aids-council/107340

World AIDS Day and Christians

As Christians we should have compassion for all who suffer. This, of course, includes those who are HIV positive and/or have AIDS.

http://www.examiner.com/article/world-aids-day-and-christians

R.I.P. Numbers Owner Robert Burtenshaw, aka DJ Robot

Monday morning the official Numbers Facebook page changed its profile and cover pic to flat black images as rumors of a tragedy began to swirl among the goth and club scenes in Houston.

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2013/07/robert_burtenshaw.php

Nurse researcher receives NIH award to study HIV prevention in young black women

The University of South Florida study will adapt a program effective in reducing sexual risk behavior to college-aged black women in the Southeastern US Rasheeta Chandler, assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, leads the NIH study looking at ways to reduce HIV/AIDS risk in college-aged black women.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-07/uosf-nrr073013.php

China's Voids Patent for Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s Viread

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! by Richard Daverman, PhD July 30, 2013 -- China's State Intellectual Property Office has invalidated the patent for Viread, a treatment for hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS developed by Gilead Sciences.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=304259&full=1

Crystal Meth Makes Brain Susceptible To Deadly Harm Via Bacterial Lung Infection

... their immune systems are strong enough to eradicate the disease. Immunocompromised individuals, namely those with HIV/AIDS, suffer the brunt of the fungus, which starts in the lung but often moves to the brain where it causes life-threatening ...

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/17921/20130730/meth-fungal-infection-cryptococcosis-deadly-lung-infection.htm

Looking at HIV and Aging with Dr. Perry Halkitis

Imagine a death sentence, suddenly lifted. With the advent of antiretroviral therapy in 1996, that happened for the men who had been sure that they would die of AIDS.

http://www.edgedallas.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147362

Government for more resources to fight HIV

More resources would be dedicated to strengthening volunteer programmes in the forthcoming appraisal of the 12th Plan to address the issue of parent-to-child transmission of HIV, Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed said Tuesday.

http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/216124424/scat/701ee96610c884a6

D.C. selling pot at $380 to $440 an ounce legally: Users being ripped off?

Medicinal marijuana has finally come to the District after a 75 year wait, but the price per ounce is a staggering $380 to $440 per ounce.

http://www.examiner.com/article/d-c-selling-pot-at-380-to-440-an-ounce-legally-users-being-ripped-off?cid=rss

No Improvement in Survival of HIV-Related Lymphoma

Mortality rates for those diagnosed with HIV-related lymphoma have remained flat during the modern era of antiretrovirals , HealthDay reports.

http://www.poz.com/rssredir/articles/HIV_lymphoma_761_24300.shtml

Laughter, Dance and Wildlife

In the entertainments category, we can't ignore our inimitable Scarbie! In its 8th season, she brings her touching, inspiring and funny show "Lip-Schtick" to the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House , Thursday thru Sunday nights.

http://www.provincetown.com/show_venues_provincetown/entertainment_news_provincetown/_/20105/

UN Hails Drop in AIDS-Related Deaths in Africa

... burdens, and needs to come up with a novel solution. "When you add the number of people who need treatment from HIV/AIDS, those who need treatment from TB and the non-communicable diseases, our health facilities are going to be extremely ...

http://www.voanews.com/content/un-hails-drop-in-aids-related-deaths-in-eastern-southern-africa/1712977.html

Government for more resources to fight HIV - Indiatalkies.com

New Delhi, July 30: More resources would be dedicated to strengthening volunteer programmes in the forthcoming appraisal of the 12th Plan to address the issue of parent-to-child transmission of HIV, Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed said Tuesday.

http://www.indiatalkies.com/2013/07/government-resources-fight-hiv.html

Breastfeeding: Only 1 in 5 countries fully implement WHO's infant formula Code

Only 37 countries, or 19% of those reporting, have passed laws reflecting all the recommendations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, according to a new WHO report published during World Breastfeeding Week.

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=178034

Stomach Bug Outbreak Spreads to More States: CDC

The ongoing outbreak of stomach illness linked to the cyclospora parasite has now spread to 14 states and New York City, with 353 cases reported, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.

http://www.drugs.com/news/stomach-bug-outbreak-spreads-more-states-cdc-46327.html?

SA is winning on Aids, Zuma - now help the rest of Africa do it too

Charlize Theron's visit with President Jacob Zuma had a hidden agenda - to convince him that SA should lead UNAids's HIV campaign in Africa.

http://mg.co.za/article/2013-07-30-sa-is-winning-on-aids-zuma-now-help-africa-do-it-too/

Kenneth Castro Is Acting Director of HIV Prevention at CDC

Effective August 19, Kenneth G. Castro, MD, will serve as acting director of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , according to a CDC statement.

http://www.poz.com/rssredir/articles/kenneth_castro_1_24299.shtml

Six Degrees Group's pub quiz raises A 12,400 for Six Degrees of Hope

... charity HOPE HIV which helps children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa who have been orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS. The cause aims to help and lead change in families, communities and countries for a better life. In less than two years, 6DG ...

http://www.prlog.org/12183890-six-degrees-groups-pub-quiz-raises-12400-for-six-degrees-of-hope.html

AIDS-Fighting Organization Opens New Base In Norwalk

... in June. World Health Clinicians also oversees the Beat AIDS Project Zimbabwe (BAPZ), which aims to "usher in an HIV/AIDS-free generation by 2015." The project's main focus is on preventing transmission of the virus from mother to child through ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/aids-fighting-organization-opens-new-base-norwalk

Kenya: HIV Spread 'By Wife Swapping' - Report

... of violence and their economic dependence on men. Nairobi has the highest number of people in Kenya living with HIV/AIDS, at 199,100 people, and also the highest number of new HIV infections in 2011, at 13,510 people, according to the report. Its ...

http://allafrica.com/stories/201307301010.html

Fairfield Teen Theatre's 'Rent' set to debut

The Fairfield Teen Theatre troupe who will perform the rock musical "Rent" on the weekends of Aug 2 and 9 at Fairfield Woods Middle School.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-Teen-Theatre-s-Rent-set-to-debut-4695027.php

Breastfeeding: Only 1 in 5 countries fully implement WHO's infant formula Code

Only 37 countries, or 19% of those reporting, have passed laws reflecting all the recommendations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, according to a new WHO report published during World Breastfeeding Week.

http://www.trust.org/item/20130730105225-q4h3j/?source=hppartner

Contemplation increases willingness to follow up with the doctor

... for the results, because they don't want to know they're sick or at risk for a disease. But many illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS and cancer, have a far a better prognosis if ... Medical noncompliance-or failure to follow the doctor's orders-is estimated ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-contemplation-willingness-doctor.html

First medical marijuana dispensary opens in DC

... quality of life and provide care to this large under-served population." Only patients who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, severe muscle spasms are able to participate in this program. They have to be recommended by a DC ...

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=268527

Breastfeeding: Only 1 in 5 countries fully implement WHO's infant formula Code

Only 37 countries, or 19% of those reporting, have passed laws reflecting all the recommendations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, according to a new WHO report published during World Breastfeeding Week.

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/breastfeeding-only-1-5-countries-fully-implement-who%E2%80%99s-infant-formula-code

Times have changed with HIV

"HIV is no longer a death sentence, but it's still a life sentence" is a somewhat derivative tagline in an HIV prevention campaign just launched in another jurisdiction close to you.

http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au/viewpoint/times-have-changed-with-hiv-11560.html

New Mobile App Brings LGBT History to Life

... 26. Each day when a user opens the app on their smartphone or tablet, they will see the events from LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS world history that occurred on that date. Each event entry contains a brief description and an image, links to websites, videos, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10969218.htm

Philippines records one new HIV case every 2 hours

ONE new human immunodeficiency virus case is recorded in the Philippines every two hours this year, a Department of Health official said Tuesday.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/07/30/philippines-records-one-new-hiv-case-every-2-hours-295176

New Online Dating Magazine Launched for HIV Personals

... - PZ.com. Aiming to become the best, largest, and most trusted online dating site for people with Herpes, HPV, HIV/AIDS and other STDs in the world, with countless members in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe, and dubbed as the official ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10972820.htm

Monday, July 29, 2013

Aids Assistance Foundation

... (AAF) is a charitable organization that provides comprehensive assistance and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Southern California. The Foundation's role is to secure, manage, and administer philanthropic funding to support the mission ...

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/aids-assistance-foundation-aaf-acquires-confidential-patient-services-cps

Govt told to vet pastors, herbalists

... that good health should be one of the values preached in church. "We need to fight adultery which has increased the HIV/AIDS cases in the country. Many of the youth that sing the choirs of some churches have HIV/AIDS. We should encourage all the ...

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/645557-govt-told-to-vet-pastors-herbalists.html

'Enclave tourism de-Goanising Goa'

By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, Panaji, July 16 : Casino gambling, drug trade, prostitution, HIV/AIDS and enclave tourism is de-Goanising the state and the need of the hour is to develop a theological response to tourism, according to a leading scholar attached to the Goa church.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/42361/enclave-tourism-de-goanising-goa.html

African governments still underfunding health

... spending less on health than they were in 2001, adds the WHO data. Recently, the AU held another special summit on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in Abuja, Nigeria, dubbed Abuja +12, which provided an opportunity for African governments and ...

http://www.IRINnews.org/report/98459/african-governments-still-underfunding-health

Michigan clinic pays patient over HIV discrimination

A Michigan man is 145-pounds lighter and 1,500-dollars richer thanks to a settlement with an Ypsilanti-based bariatric clinic.

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2013/jul/30/michigan-clinic-pays-patient-over-hiv-discrimination/

AIDS Assistance Foundation

... (AAF) is a charitable organization that provides comprehensive assistance and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Southern California. The Foundation' s role is to secure, manage, and administer philanthropic funding to support the ...

http://www.prlog.org/12183656-aids-assistance-foundation-aaf-acquires-confidential-patient-services-cps.html

Is cat poop dangerous?

Editor's note: Dr. E. Fuller Torrey is the executive director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/09/health/expertqa-cat-poop-risks/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_health+%28RSS%3A+Health%29

AHF Ad Campaign Pairs Safer Sex Messages with Fine Art

... Director Jason Farmer at jason.farmer@aidshealth.org . AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to over 230,000 individuals in 28 ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130729006468/en/AHF-Ad-Campaign-Pairs-Safer-Sex-Messages

AHF Ad Campaign Pairs Safer Sex Messages with Fine Art

... Director Jason Farmer at jason.farmer@aidshealth.org . AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to over 230,000 individuals in 28 ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130729006467&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

AIDS/HIV Fast Facts

Here's a look at what you need to know about AIDS and HIV globally, with a special focus on Africa. HIV/AIDS is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, sharing needles with an infected person, through transfusions of infected blood or ...

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/29/health/aids-hiv-fast-facts/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29

AHF Ad Campaign Pairs Safer Sex Messages with Fine Art

... Director Jason Farmer at jason.farmer@aidshealth.org . AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to over 230,000 individuals in 28 ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130729006467/en/AHF-Ad-Campaign-Pairs-Safer-Sex-Messages

Research chimps' futures are uncertain after program is cut

At the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's animal research facility in this remote part of Central Texas, a team of veterinary technicians beckons three chimpanzees to the front of their huge dome cage.

http://www.jsonline.com/features/health/research-chimps-futures-are-uncertain-after-program-is-cut-b9962035z1-217315121.html

Charlize Theron discusses HIV/AIDs with South African president

... ited Nations Messenger of Peace in 2008 and was speaking on behalf of UNAIDS, the joint United Nations programme on HIV/Aids.

http://blog.sfgate.com/dailydish/2013/07/29/charlize-theron-discusses-hivaids-with-south-african-president/

West African Legal Partners Has Successfully Launched in West Africa

A team of legal experts has successfully launched West African Legal Partners, which are focused on monitoring the market conditions and social, financial, and, of course, legal characteristics in this blossoming region in order to provide high-quality legal services designed to raise the overall standard of living.

http://www.release-news.com/business/west-african-legal-partners-has-successfully-launched-in-west-africa

Merlene Davis: Free dinner offers a chance to learn about HIV/AIDS

What: 17th Annual African-American and Hispanic/Latino Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS.

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/07/29/2739069/merlene-davis-free-dinner-offers.html#storylink=rss

TAG and Ali Forney Center Address HIV in Homeless LGBT Youth

In an effort to address the rising number of homeless LGBT youth with HIV, the Ali Forney Center has teamed up with the Treatment Action Group for a unique donor-driven partnership.

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=hiv_aids&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147532

Charlize Theron Discusses HIV/AIDS With South African President

... United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2008 and was speaking on behalf of UNAIDS, the joint United Nations program on HIV/Aids. Of course theres a traffic jam when I'm on my way 2my sons graduation. Im already missing my other daughters performance. ...

http://blog.wenn.com/all-news/charlize-theron-discusses-hivaids-with-south-african-president/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wenn%2FdGjW+%28W.E.N.N%29

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), Celgene Corporation (CELG): Have You Considered Biotech Yet?

We are in the midst of the earnings season, my favorite time of the year. Some of the largest and most powerful publicly traded firms have already reported their second-quarter earnings with a few still left to report.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/gilead-sciences-inc-gild-celgene-corporation-celg-have-you-considered-biotech-yet-209247/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Plant-based compound may inhibit HIV

... risk for language delay, according to a study from a National Institutes of Health ... Designing an effective HIV/AIDS vaccine is something of a paradox: a good vaccine would be safe and look enough like HIV to kick-start the immune system into ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-plant-based-compound-inhibit-hiv.html

Have You Considered Biotech Yet?

Nathaniel is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

http://beta.fool.com/natematherson/2013/07/29/bte/41679/

Charlize Theron Meets With South African President to Discuss Fight Against HIV/AIDS

The South African-born actress returned to her native country and met with President Jacob Zuma to discuss the efforts being made in the fight against HIV and AIDS and to urge young people to better educate themselves on how to stay healthy.

http://www.eonline.com/news/443438/charlize-theron-meets-with-south-african-president-to-discuss-fight-against-hiv-aids

Justice Department Settles HIV Suit Against Bariatric Clinic

A bariatric clinic has settled a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice over discrimination against two people because they have HIV, according to a DOJ statement.

http://www.poz.com/articles/discrimination_bariatric_1_24293.shtml

Save Our Sons: GMHC Warns of Cuts to MSM Programs

... Community Health and Research associate Dominique Crisden; NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene's Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Blayne Cutler MD, PhD; GMHC's Outstanding Beautiful Brothers' Sharif Gibbons; Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, ...

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147131

HIV spread - by wife swapping' in Kenya - " report

... of violence and their economic dependence on men. Nairobi has the highest number of people in Kenya living with HIV/AIDS, at 199,100 people, and also the highest number of new HIV infections in 2011, at 13,510 people, according to the report. Its ...

http://www.trust.org/item/20130729135417-8ur2t/?source=hpbreaking

AIDS fundraisers at area theaters

... Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a national organization that provides assistance to those struggling with HIV/AIDS. The seventh annual Fight With Love will run Friday through Sunday at Geva. It's completely student-produced each year under the ...

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.democratandchronicle.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307290031%26nclick_check%3D1

Examination of lymph nodes provides more accurate breast cancer prognosis

After a breast cancer operation, the removed tumour is always examined, as its subtype can provide an indication of how aggressive the disease is.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-lymph-nodes-accurate-breast-cancer.html

New Report Available: GeoVax Labs, Inc. (GOVX) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

... Nov 14, 2012: GeoVax Labs Reports Q3 2012 Results Oct 01, 2012: GeoVax Receives $1.9m US Government Grant For HIV/AIDS Vaccine Program Sep 26, 2012: GeoVax Announces Presentation Of HIV/AIDS Vaccines Data At 2012 Global AIDS Vaccine Conference Aug ...

http://reports.pr-inside.com/new-report-available-geovax-labs-inc-r3753686.htm

Home for HIV affected children celebrates 3rd anniversary

Jaipur, July 29 : Rays Aasha Ki Ek Kiran, a non-government organisation that runs homes for the HIV-affected children, celebrated its third anniversary at a well-attended event here over the weekend, promising to reach out to more such needy this year.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/47694/home-for-hiv-affected-children-celebrates-3rd-anniversary.html

Home for HIV affected children celebrates 3rd anniversary

Rays Aasha Ki Ek Kiran, a non-government organisation that runs homes for the HIV-affected children, celebrated its third anniversary at a well-attended event here over the weekend, promising to reach out to more such needy this year.

http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/216076794/scat/701ee96610c884a6

Sunday, July 28, 2013

AIDS memorial 'a go' for Town Hall site

A permanent memorial to honor the town's AIDS victims and the town's response to the crisis will be placed on the Town Hall lawn, following a July 22 unanimous vote by the selectmen.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130729/NEWS/307290313/-1/rss01

Groups sound alarm about hepatitis C

To mark the Sixth World Hepatitis Day, which took place Sunday, a Nantucket health organization is offering a $10 Stop & Shop gift card to anybody who gets tested for hepatitis C today through Thursday.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130729/NEWS/307290307/-1/rss01

Top 15 HIV/AIDS Myths Believed by Many Leading to Misconception of...

... - death sentence. What they don't know is there are medications, treatment programs and better understanding of HIV/AIDS which can make their lives more productive. HIV is not a simple virus, and medical experts are very challenged on its ...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/495100/20130729/top-15-hiv-aids-myths-believed-many.htm

Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Provider CannaMed Now Providing Boston Medical Marijuana Evaluations

CannaMed, Los Angeles' leading medical marijuana provider, with five locations throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County, is now providing Boston medical marijuana evaluations at their new Farmington, Massachusetts office.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/7-28-marijuana/boston-marijuana/prweb10972243.htm

Nantucket encourages hepatitus C testing through gift cards

To mark the Sixth World Hepatitis Day, which took place today, a Nantucket health organization is offering a $10 Stop and Shop gift card to anybody who gets tested for hepatitis C Monday through Thursday.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130728/NEWS11/130729635

P'town AIDS memorial will be placed on town hall lawn

A permanent memorial to honor the town's AIDS victims and how the town responded to the crisis will be placed on the Town Hall lawn, following a July 22 unanimous vote by the selectmen.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130728/NEWS11/130729638

No corona virus in Lagos, says govt

THE Lagos State government has assured residents that the dreaded virus called Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome has not been found anywhere in the country.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/national-news/128425-no-corona-virus-in-lagos-says-govt

Our view: Get tested

... were eight reported cases of HIV in Robeson and two reported cases in Richmond. We have to wonder if the rate of HIV/AIDS in our county would be higher if more Scotland County residents got tested. The Centers for Disease Control is certainly urging ...

http://laurinburgexchange.com/bookmark/18906330

Cape Bretoners make up one-quarter of hepatitis C cases in province

... offices to assist them in educating their patients about hepatitis B and C, and other blood borne disease like HIV/AIDS," said Anne Romard, public health nurse with the Cape Breton District Health Authority. Other ways to contract either virus ...

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-07-28/article-3331387/Cape-Bretoners-make-up-onequarter-of-hepatitis-C-cases-in-province/1

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Houston Hip Hop for HIV Awareness Concert TOMORROW

Today is your last day to get HIV tested for your ticket to the 2012 Houston Hip Hop for HIV Awareness Concert .

http://www.examiner.com/article/houston-hip-hop-for-hiv-awareness-concert-tomorrow

Clay Cartland shines in a funny, touching 'Jeffrey'

The human immunodeficiency virus that can evolve into to full-blown AIDS can, of course, be transmitted in multiple ways, affecting people of all ages, both genders and any sexual orientation.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/20/3355162/clay-cartland-shines-in-a-funny.html

Test case turned tide in battle with HIV

An HIV-positive mother with her HIV-negative baby at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto.

http://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/test-case-turned-tide-in-battle-with-hiv-1.1553637

Great! Nasty Stomach Bug Runs Rampant; Nobody Knows How or Why

U.S. health officials are still trying to determine the source of 285 cases of intestinal illness that have been reported across 11 states since late June.

http://www.ivillage.com/us-health-officials-still-tracking-source-stomach-bug-outbreak/4-a-542760?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Aus-health-officials-still-tracking-source-stomach-bug-outbreak-542760

HIV Vaccines: Infection Protection

They protect us and our families from the flu, mumps, measles, and many other diseases, but figuring out a vaccine to protect against HIV is still a mystery.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/21218207/hiv-vaccines-infection-protection

/R E P E a T -- Media Advisory - Media Event and Photo Opportunity -...

... For Life Bike Rally raises money for the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation (PWA) and raises awareness about HIV/AIDS. over the course of the last 15 years, funds that are critical in enabling PWA to provide direct support services, such as food ...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1203797/-r-e-p-e-a-t-media-advisory-media-event-and-photo-opportunity-departure-of-the-15th-annual-friends-for-life-bike-rally-in-support-of-the-toronto-peopl

A small boy with a big message

A quiet kid who couldn't tell a joke without messing up the punchline that's how Gail Johnson likes to remember Nkosi, her 12-year-old who became one of the Aids struggle's most powerful icons.

http://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/a-small-boy-with-a-big-message-1.1553633

Hepatitis becomes a threat to Indians

The World Health Organization has warned the Indians to be careful from HEV , as there are many cases of HEV from India.

http://www.merinews.com/article/hepatitis-becomes-a-threat-to-indians/15888456.shtml

HIV: New East Bay program gives prevention pill to high-risk youths

... the level of transmission," said George Lemp, director of the University of California Office of the President's HIV/AIDS Research Program. With that in mind, the UC program will award $18 million in grants over four years to teams in Oakland, Los ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/health/ci_23653209/hiv-new-east-bay-program-gives-prevention-pill?source=rss

HIV-associated lymphoma survival has not improved during the antiretroviral therapy era

Stable survival rates were observed for HIV-associated lymphoma patients during the antiretroviral therapy era in the US, according to a new study published July 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute .

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-hiv-associated-lymphoma-survival-antiretroviral-therapy.html

U.S. Health Officials Still Tracking Source of Stomach Bug Outbreak

U.S. health officials are still trying to determine the source of 285 cases of intestinal illness that have been reported across 11 states since late June.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_139057.html

Villagers shun children of Indian AIDS victims

Five children have been thrown out of their homes and are living by the graves of their parents who died of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a northern Indian village.

http://asiancorrespondent.com/111148/villagers-shun-children-of-indian-aids-victims/

Michael Chetcuti Foundation to Host Corvette-Themed benefit for AIDS...

... Bill Clinton. AIDS Walk Detroit funds agencies and programs that provide services to those at risk and living with HIV/AIDS in Southeast Michigan. AIDS Walk Detroit also promotes public awareness of HIV and strives to ensure that people living with ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10965338.htm

India: Five Children Forced to Live in Graveyard after Parents Die of AIDS

The children were forced to live in the graveyard after being chased out of their homes by other villagers.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/494935/20130727/indian-children-aids-graveyard-parents-dead-hiv.htm

African governments still underfunding health

... spending less on health than they were in 2001, adds the WHO data. Recently, the AU held another special summit on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in Abuja, Nigeria, dubbed Abuja +12, which provided an opportunity for African governments and ...

http://www.IRINnews.org/report/98459/african-governments-still-underfunding-health

Friday, July 26, 2013

Some Gay-Rights Activists Regret Focus on Marriage Over HIV

AIDS activists, who removed their clothing to reveal slogans painted on their bodies, stage a protest inside the lobby of the Capitol Hill office of House Speaker John Boehner Even as it celebrates victories in the push for same-sex marriage, America's gay-rights movement is experiencing self-criticism and internal divisions over its approach to ... (more)

http://www.edgeptown.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=147243

After parents died of AIDS, 5 kids live in graveyard

The siblings, four boys and a girl, were deserted by relatives who feared the children too may be infected with HIV The siblings, four boys and a girl, were deserted by relatives who feared the children too may be infected with HIV ... (more)

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/jul/270713-after-parents-died-of-aids-5-kids-live-in-graveyard.htm

2 Wins for Gilead: HIV Present, HCV Future

Keep track of the stocks that matter to you. Help yourself with the Fool's FREE and easy new watchlist service today.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/07/26/gilead-earnings-july-25.aspx

New Film Fest to Kick Off Osf's Daedalus Project, 8/16-18

The Daedalus Project , The Oregon Shakespeare Festival 's annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, will launch its first-ever film festival on August 16-18 the Varsity Theatre in Ashland.

http://movies.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Film-Fest-to-Kick-Off-OSFs-DAEDALUS-PROJECT-816-18-20130726

New Test Detects TB and Antibiotic Resistance

... TB once infected with the disease-causing bacteria, the FDA said. TB is a leading killer globally of people with HIV/AIDS. Common symptoms of TB include a severe cough lasting at least three weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue and weight ...

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=157074&cn=72

Promoting a Better understanding of the Human Defensive System - OMICS Group Clinical Conferences

... of the cellular elements of the system. Immune deficiency leads to several dreadful health disorders including, HIV/AIDS. Cellular immunology also studies the ways and means to combat the health disorders effectively in the case of Immune ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/promoting-a-better-understanding-of-the-human-defensive-system-omics-group-clinical-conferences-354712.php

Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Daedalus Project to Launch New Film Fest, 8/16-18

The Daedalus Project, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, is thrilled to launch its first-ever film festival on August 16-18 the Varsity Theatre in Ashland.

http://movies.broadwayworld.com/article/Oregon-Shakespeare-Festivals-Daedalus-Project-to-Launch-New-Film-Fest-816-18-20130726

Settlement reached in 2 HIV-related discrimination cases

The Justice Department announced Friday it has reached a settlement with Barix Clinics regarding allegations that the clinic violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing or canceling surgery for two individuals because they were HIV-positive.

http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/justice-department-reaches-settlement-with-barix-clinic-over-two-hiv-discrimination-cases/?cmpid=RSS_link_ypsilanti

Late night with Queens of Drag

... or this production. The Center's mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and provide support for people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine. www.peabodycenter.org

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130725-ENTERTAIN-307250321

12-year-old AIDS cure hero

'I will continue to dedicate my life to making sure we have a viable cure for everyone living with this dreaded disease.

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/07/25/health-commentary-12-year-old-aids-cure-hero/

Kiehl's Since 1851 Embarks On 4th LifeRide For amfAR

Maintaining its long-standing tradition of supporting HIV/AIDS charities, Kiehl's Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care , is pleased to announce its continued partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research , and the fourth annual Kiehl's LifeRide for amfAR .

http://www.freshnews.com/news/825895/kiehl-s-since-1851-embarks-on-4th-liferide-for-amfar

Promoting a Better understanding of the Human Defensive System - OMICS Group Clinical Conferences

... of the cellular elements of the system. Immune deficiency leads to several dreadful health disorders including, HIV/AIDS. Cellular immunology also studies the ways and means to combat the health disorders effectively in the case of Immune ...

http://world.einnews.com/pr_news/160523830/promoting-a-better-understanding-of-the-human-defensive-system-omics-group-clinical-conferences

Health, biomedical industries jump in value

... Giants such as Foster City-based Gilead Sciences ( GILD ), which has a portfolio of 15 marketed treatments for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, serious respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions, cancer and inflammation, ranked ninth overall among ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/sv150/ci_23064559/sv-150-health-biomedical-industries-jump-value?source=rss

Help, Please: Gretchen Holt-Witt of Cookies for Kids' Cancer

When Gretchen Holt-Witt's 2-year-old son, Liam, was diagnosed with pediatric cancer, she decided to raise awareness by doing what Liam loved most - baking cookies.

http://www.dailycandy.com/everywhere/article/152684/Chief-Correspondent-and-new-mom-SuChin-Pak-finds-out-how-other-moms-parent?utm_source=dailycandyew&utm_medium=rss&vwink=dc:synd:atom:152684

New Test Detects TB and Antibiotic Resistance

... TB once infected with the disease-causing bacteria, the FDA said. TB is a leading killer globally of people with HIV/AIDS. Common symptoms of TB include a severe cough lasting at least three weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue and weight ...

http://www.drugs.com/news/new-test-detects-tb-antibiotic-resistance-46261.html?

Looking at HIV and Aging with Dr. Perry Halkitis

Imagine a death sentence, suddenly lifted. With the advent of antiretroviral therapy in 1996, that happened for the men who had been sure that they would die of AIDS.

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147362

FDA Permits Marketing of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay

The Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay, the first FDA-reviewed test that can simultaneously detect bacteria that cause tuberculosis and determine if the bacteria contain genetic markers that makes them resistant to rifampin, an important antibiotic for the treatment of TB.

http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2013/07/fda-permits-marketing-of-xpert-mtb-rif-assay.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+News-ICT+%28ICT_News%29

Indian Aids victims are outcasts

Five children have been thrown out of their homes and are living by the graves of their parents who died of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a northern Indian village.

http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/indian-aids-victims-are-outcasts-1.1553469

Defining heart disease, part 3, section B

The Cleveland Clinic says your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day. When something interferes with its work, the consequences are dire.

http://www.examiner.com/article/defining-heart-disease-part-3-section-b?cid=rss

Save Our Sons: GMHC Warns of Cuts to MSM Programs

... Community Health and Research associate Dominique Crisden; NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene's Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Blayne Cutler MD, PhD; GMHC's Outstanding Beautiful Brothers' Sharif Gibbons; Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, ...

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147131

Orphaned by AIDS 5 kids live in graveyard

Five children, siblings orphaned by AIDS, have been forced to live in a village graveyard in Pratapgarh disterict in Uttar Pradesh after villagers threw them out of their house.

http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/216075569/scat/701ee96610c884a6

5 Indian children, shunned by villagers, live by graves of parents after they died of AIDS

LUCKNOW, India - Five children have been thrown out of their homes and are living by the graves of their parents who died of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a northern Indian village.

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Indian+children+shunned+villagers+live+graves+parents+after/8711530/story.html

Villagers shun children of Indian AIDS victims

Five children have been thrown out of their homes and are living by the graves of their parents who died of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a northern Indian village.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10903932&ref=rss

Villagers shun children ofa

Five children have been thrown out of their homes and are living by the graves of their parents who died of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a northern Indian village.

http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/world/Villagers-shun-children-of-Indian-AIDS-victims_07739374

Villagers shun children ofa

Five children have been thrown out of their homes and are living by the graves of their parents who died of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a northern Indian village.

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/international/Villagers-shun-children-of-Indian-AIDS-victims_17982949

The story of one million lives lost

... in 1990 to more than 1.4 million people today. This is a similar number of people that die each year as a result of HIV/AIDS. The situation is graver in the Asia Pacific region, where the data shows that 70 percent of all worldwide deaths related to ...

http://www.trust.org/item/20130725052032-vbyta/?source=hpblogs

Individuals with HIV helped to adhere to treatment via peer-led program

Individuals diagnosed with HIV nowadays can live long, healthy lives if they follow their medical treatment plans; however, nearly half of individuals with the virus fail to get needed medical help or to continue treatment, according to previous research.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/263885.php

Starsky still in the chase ; From cop show to musical, Paul Michael...

Starsky still in the chase ; From cop show to musical, Paul Michael Glaser is on his way to the Midlands.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/7/26/starsky_still_in_the_chase_from.htm

Help 'Kick HIV'

... Cup Final game on a big screen! Your $5 donation will in turn help a child play soccer, not suffer the impact of HIV/AIDS. There will also be a soccer carnival for the kids, a vendor fair and South African BBQ (for an additional cost). For more info ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/help-kick-hiv

Osteitis in the dens of axis caused by Treponema pallidum

Syphilis has been referred to as "the great imitator" due to its ability to imitate other diseases.

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/347/abstract

Thursday, July 25, 2013

HIV awareness campaign launches in Queensland

The Queensland Department of Health and the state's Ministerial Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS have launched a new campaign to tackle rising HIV infection rates, with HIV diagnoses in Queensland having doubled in the past ten years.

http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/2013/07/26/hiv-awareness-campaign-launches-in-queensland/106998

'Enclave tourism de-Goanising Goa'

By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, Panaji, July 16 : Casino gambling, drug trade, prostitution, HIV/AIDS and enclave tourism is de-Goanising the state and the need of the hour is to develop a theological response to tourism, according to a leading scholar attached to the Goa church.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/42361/enclave-tourism-de-goanising-goa.html

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Gilead Sciences Second Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1574602-gilead-sciences-inc-gild-ceo-discusses-q2-2013-results-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed

On This Day In 1985, Rock Hudson Announced His AIDS Diagnosis

... about the virus at the time, Hudson's announcement has since been credited as a turning point in the fight against HIV/AIDS for providing a familiar and famous face to highlight the severity of an epidemic. The quintessential Hollywood hunk starred ...

http://www.queerty.com/on-this-day-in-1985-rock-hudson-announced-his-aids-diagnosis-20130725/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+queerty2+%28Queerty%29

Laughter, Dance, Theater and Wildlife

In the entertainments category, we can't ignore our inimitable Scarbie! In its 8th season, she brings her touching, inspiring and funny show "Lip-Schtick" to the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House , Thursday thru Sunday nights.

http://www.provincetown.com/show_venues_provincetown/entertainment_news_provincetown/_/20105/

Community Quilt for Timaeus - Round 2

Our friend, Timaeus, is facing a huge surgery on Sept. 4. He needs the support of his friends to steel up for this ordeal.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/25/1226535/-Community-Quilt-for-Timaeus-Round-2

Hepatitis C genotype predicts the risk of mortality in individuals co-infected with HIV

Does hepatitis C viremia or genotype predict the risk of mortality in individuals co-infected with HIV, reports the latest Journal of Hepatology.

http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=109769

Senate measure would maintain current funding for D.C., grant budget autonomy

... funding by 6 percent. Most of the money pays for the District's court system, with the rest devoted to education, HIV/AIDS treatment and a handful of other items. Federal funding accounts for roughly 2 percent of the District budget. D.C. ...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/senate-measure-would-maintain-current-funding-for-dc-grant-budget-autonomy/2013/07/25/abfe528a-f3a5-11e2-a2f1-a7acf9bd5d3a_story.html?wprss=rss_local

When in doubt, get tested for hepatitis

... B and C so that those diagnosed can be engaged in care and treatment. Work at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS has taught us some very important lessons. For HIV, "treatment as prevention" improves the health of those already infected with ...

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/216977911.html

Experimental drug tackles both HIV and genital herpes

Scientists are developing a drug that may be effective in treating two sexually transmitted infections at once - HIV and genital herpes - as well as potentially preventing the spread of HIV from one person to another.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263830.php

FDA permits marketing of first U.S. test labeled for simultaneous...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay, the first FDA-reviewed test that can simultaneously detect bacteria that cause tuberculosis and determine if the bacteria contain genetic markers that makes them resistant to rifampin, an important antibiotic for the treatment of TB.

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm362602.htm

A Lifesaving Partnership

... the Global Fund -an institution that financially supports prevention and treatment programs for people living with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria-Thoko boldly speaks out for those in need of the fund's lifesaving efforts. Through the ...

http://sojo.net/magazine/2013/08/lifesaving-partnership

Media Advisory - Media Event and Photo Opportunity - Departure of the ...

... For Life Bike Rally raises money for the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation (PWA) and raises awareness about HIV/AIDS. over the course of the last 15 years, funds that are critical in enabling PWA to provide direct support services, such as food ...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1203277/media-advisory-media-event-and-photo-opportunity-departure-of-the-15th-annual-friends-for-life-bike-rally-in-support-of-the-toronto-people-with-aids-f

Bringing awareness to hepatitis C

It's an issue you may not be aware of and medical experts are saying it affects more people than you think.

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s3109707.shtml?cat=565

Prince Harry jokes about looking after Prince George of Cambridge

... African kingdom badly affected by the HIV and Aids pandemic Important cause: Lesotho has the third highest HIV/Aids rate in the world, despite being one of the smallest kingdoms. Almost one in four of the country's population are infected by the ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378155/Prince-Harry-jokes-looking-Prince-George-Cambridge.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Why should we get the shingles vaccine?

Shingles is a rash caused by Varicella-Zoster, which is the same virus that gives people chicken pox.

http://www.manchesterjournal.com/health/ci_23730651/why-should-we-get-shingles-vaccine?source=rss

U.S. Health Officials Still Tracking Source of Stomach Bug Outbreak

U.S. health officials are still trying to determine the source of 285 cases of intestinal illness that have been reported across 11 states since late June.

http://www.drugs.com/news/u-s-health-officials-still-tracking-source-stomach-bug-outbreak-46241.html?

New uncle Prince Harry visits photography exhibition of his charity Sentebale's work

... country on his gap year and being compelled to help vulnerable children who are often victims of poverty and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They came up with the name Sentebale, which means "forget-me-not" in Sesotho, the language of Lesotho. His ...

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013072513775/prince-harry-sentebale-photography-exhibition/

Miriam researcher helps develop global hepatitis C recommendations for injection-drug users

... the least likely to have access to treatment for HCV," said Taylor. "They should have equal and universal access to HIV/AIDS, HCV and addiction prevention, care and treatment." She says essential but basic steps include improving prevention and ...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-07/l-mrh072513.php

Mark Seaman Leaves Philadelphia FIGHT to Battle HIV on a Global Scale

... pursuits. Seaman has worked for Philadelphia FIGHT for five years - an expanse of time that has seen the local HIV/AIDS-fighting nonprofit grow from a $6-million agency to one that brings in $15 million annually. Executive Director Jane Shull ...

http://blogs.phillymag.com/gphilly/2013/07/25/mark-seaman-resigns-philadelphia-fight/

Apache Tribe Passes Resolution Supporting HIV Confidentiality

... protects the confidentiality of public health information and patient privacy, especially for people with HIV/AIDS. As a result, HIV testing remains optional. According to Isadore Boni, a tribe member and HIV/AIDS activist, mandatory HIV testing was ...

http://www.poz.com/rssredir/articles/apache_confidentiality_1_24283.shtml

Pride Card Services Announces Partnership With Desert AIDS Project With Its $250-20-20 Program

Pride Card Services , an industry-leading gay-owned and operated payment processing company, is proud to continue its 15-year tradition of supporting community-focused, HIV/AIDS, civil rights and equality-focused charities, by forging a new partnership with Desert AIDS Project, D.A.P. As part of its $250-20-20 program, Pride Card Services will ... (more)

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/07/25/562411/10041733/en/Pride-Card-Services-Announces-Partnership-With-Desert-AIDS-Project-With-Its-250-20-20-Program.html

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

... to our preclinical programs partially offset by lower clinical trial and manufacturing expenses for our SB-728-T HIV/AIDS program. General and administrative expenses were , at the 16th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy ...

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=303692&full=1

Volume Actives - Swatch Group Ag Adr (Otcmkts:Swgay), DHS Holding Co...

... patients in a physician office; HIVCide, an anti-HIV drug candidate that could enable a ?functional cure? for HIV/AIDS. Why Should Investors Buy NNVCC After the Recent Fall? Just Go Here and Find Out GDF Suez SA (ADR) ( OTCMKTS:GDFZY ) started its ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/volume-actives-swatch-group-ag-adr-otcmktsswgay-dhs-holding-co-otcmktsdhsm-nanoviricides-inc-otcbbnnvcc-gdf-suez-sa-adr-otcmktsgdfzy-290363.htm

City to approve funds for Union Mission

The resolution will allow City Manager Stephanie Cutter to execute the grant agreement with Union Mission for the $643,987 Shelter Plus Case Program funds.

http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-07-25/city-approve-funds-union-mission

Cytomegalovirus: First CMV Education Program in US to Help Protect...

... health problems and childhood deaths than Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, neural tube defects and pediatric HIV/AIDS. - Dr. McVicar, Utah Dept.of Health Women worried about having a healthy baby should ask their home states to copy the health ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10954829.htm

Appelbaum selected for Dozier chair at FSU medical school

... College of Medicine. Appelbaum is a nationally recognized expert on the relatively new phenomenon of aging with HIV/AIDS. At the College of Medicine he's also the education director for internal medicine. He is the first faculty member to hold the ...

http://www.tallahassee.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tallahassee.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307250011%26nclick_check%3D1

Georgian Hepatitis C Outbreak Not Threatening Armenia - Health Ministry

HEALTH MINISTRY 12:19 24.07.13 Because hepatitis C is the type of disease which is transmitted from human to human the same way as does HIV/AIDS, its outbreak in Georgia poses no serious threats to Armenia's population, according to a health official.

http://groong.usc.edu/news/msg474892.html

Drive to rid Nevis health facilities of HIV stigma and discrimination continues

... to provide environments in which persons who are considered to be at an increased risk of becoming infected with HIV/AIDS could feel comfortable accessing health care services. "The goal is really to provide an environment where persons living with ...

http://www.bajanreporter.com/2013/07/drive-to-rid-nevis-health-facilities-of-hiv-stigma-and-discrimination-continues/

Clearest ever pictures of immune cells could help treat cancers and HIV

Immunity has never looked so good. Scientists in the UK recently released images that provide the clearest snapshot of how white blood immune cells attack viral infections and tumors.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=263884

Clearest ever pictures of immune cells could help treat cancers and HIV

Main Category: Immune System / Vaccines Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology ; HIV / AIDS Article Date: 25 Jul 2013 - 0:00 PDT Immunity has never looked so good.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263884.php

Volunteer opportunities - Thu, 25 Jul 2013 PST

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop - Volunteers are needed for the Discovery Shop, 805 W. Garland Ave., for help with a number of duties.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jul/25/volunteer/

Yasmin Malhotra Offers Travel Tips to Motorists on Vacation

Yasmin Malhotra is a travel enthusiast who enjoys visiting distant locations and learning about new cultures; however, she recognizes that there are many interesting destinations throughout the United States--and that many of today's travelers can have just as much fun in a city that is within driving distance as they can in a country around the ... (more)

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/yasmin-malhotra-offers-travel-tips-to-motorists-on-vacation-354377.php

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Every Three Hours Someone in the Philippines Gets HIV

Filipinos release paper lanterns to mark World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2012 at the Heroes Shrine at suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines.

http://world.time.com/2013/07/24/every-three-hours-someone-in-the-philippines-gets-hiv/

Nut mould may spread AIDS

Corn, nuts and other foods can develop the Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus fungi when they are stored in warehouses in developing countries which lets off poisonous aflatoxin - a carcinogenic substance.

http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Public-Concerns/Nut-mould-may-spread-AIDS?

HIV: New East Bay program gives prevention pill to high-risk youths

... the level of transmission," said George Lemp, director of the University of California Office of the President's HIV/AIDS Research Program. With that in mind, the UC program will award $18 million in grants over four years to teams in Oakland, Los ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/bartertown_health/ci_23653209/hiv-new-east-bay-program-gives-prevention-pill?source=rss

GSK sales rise, but fallout from China scandal looms

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline said its 5-year turnaround strategy, which has included painful restructuring and layoffs, was validated Wednesday when the company reported that worldwide drug sales grew 2 percent in the second quarter.

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/gsk-sales-rise-but-fallout-from-china-scandal-looms

Looking at HIV and Aging with Dr. Perry Halkitis

Imagine a death sentence, suddenly lifted. With the advent of antiretroviral therapy in 1996, that happened for the men who had been sure that they would die of AIDS.

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147362

Congress Closer to Lifting HIV-Positive Organ Donor Ban

A U.S. House of Representatives committee has unanimously approved a bill that would remove the ban on HIV-positive organ donors, ScienceInsider reports.

http://www.poz.com/rssredir/articles/organ_donor_761_24282.shtml

Sangamo Biosciences, Inc. (SGMO) CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

... of our lead clinical program SB-728-T, an autologous T-cell therapy designed to provide a functional cure for HIV/AIDS. Using our Zinc Finger Nuclease or ZFN technology, we can specifically disrupt the gene in coding CCR5, a required co-receptor for ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1569952-sangamo-biosciences-inc-sgmo-ceo-discusses-q2-2013-results-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed

ABHhealth: HIV/AIDS patients might forego planned Athens health network

... as a volunteer bagging canned goods, cereals and other foods for himself and other clients in the food pantry for HIV/AIDS outreach clinic AIDS Athens. Housed in a nondescript office building on the edge of the city, AIDS Athens supports HIV/AIDS ...

http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-07-24/abh-health-hivaids-patients-might-forego-planned-athens-health-network

Number of patients diagnosed with HCV in England increased by a third between 2010 and 2012

Our award-winning series of patient information booklets. Each title provides a comprehensive overview of one aspect of living with HIV.

http://www.aidsmap.com/Number-of-patients-diagnosed-with-HCV-in-England-increased-by-a-third-between-2010-and-2012/page/2712653/

Walk to promote HIV testing

... to care are critical steps in reducing new HIV infections," Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, said in a news release. One new approach that the CDC is using to get more people ...

http://laurinburgexchange.com/bookmark/22875906

Platelet activation inhibits the host cell entry of HIV

HI-viruses are the cause of the immune deficiency disease AIDS. In cooperation with colleagues from the Hannover Medical School and the Institute of Molecular Virology, Ulm University Medical Center, the scientists of the DPZ have shown in a recent study that platelet activation suppresses HIV type 1 infection of cell cultures and might thus reduce ... (more)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130723074038.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fhuman_biology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Human+Biology%29

African governments still underfunding health

... spending less on health than they were in 2001, adds the WHO data. Recently, the AU held another special summit on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in Abuja, Nigeria, dubbed Abuja +12, which provided an opportunity for African governments and ...

http://www.IRINnews.org/report/98459/african-governments-still-underfunding-health

Artivist Announces Celebrity Honorees for the Televised 10th...

... dedicated to providing life-saving, anti-retroviral treatment and resources to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. Ms. Keys serves as the organization's Global Ambassador and for the last five years she has hosted KCA's ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/artivist-announces-celebrity-honorees-for-the-televised-10th-anniversary-artivist-awards-on-october-17-2013-in-hollywood-california-289763.htm

Inaugural African American Hepatitis C Action Day Promotes Education, ...

... mmission on AIDS, Inc. (NBLCA) is to educate, mobilize, and empower black leaders to meet the challenge of fighting HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in their local communities.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/825107/inaugural-african-american-hepatitis-c-action-day-promotes-education-testing-and-treatm

Sangamo BioSciences Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

... to our preclinical programs partially offset by lower clinical trial and manufacturing expenses for our SB-728-T HIV/AIDS program. General and administrative expenses were $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2013 and $2.7 million for the same ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/825073/sangamo-biosciences-reports-second-quarter-2013-financial-results

Combining treatments for people who inject drugs is the first step towards eliminating hepatitis C

The burden of liver disease could be dramatically reduced by scaling up the combination of interventions for hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs according to University of Bristol researchers.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-combining-treatments-people-drugs-hepatitis.html

Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell Sell Malibu Home For $9.5 Million

The downturn in the housing market has affected nearly every community in the U.S. Now, it appears that even celebrities are not immune to lowered housing prices.

http://www.webpronews.com/goldie-hawn-kurt-russell-sell-malibu-home-for-9-5-million-2013-07

Why Isn't New York City Promoting Morning-After Meds?

Last Wednesday, in scorching midday heat, about twenty members of the longtime HIV/AIDS activist group ACT UP held a protest in front of Mt.

http://www.newstalkflorida.com/why-isnt-new-york-city-promoting-morning-after-meds/?#038;#038;

New Weiner Details Distract Nyc HIV Mayoral Forum

... Christine Quinn could not attend because she was with her sick elderly father. The forum addressed concerns over HIV/AIDS budgeting, the city's HIV/AIDS Services Administration and a proposed 30 percent rent cap for HIV-positive New Yorkers on ...

http://www.poz.com/articles/hiv_mayoral_forum_1_24280.shtml

Cuba Fights AIDS Its Own Way

The main facility is hidden behind a walled entrance in an architectural hybrid of heavy Soviet-style institution and Alpine ski resort set in the humid tropics.

http://www.thegully.com/essays/cuba/030501_cuba_AIDS_gays.html

Africa: Catching up with Male Circumcision Advocate Chief Mumena

... we needed to scale up - the uptake of male circumcision and create demand as a way of finding a solution to the HIV/Aids pandemic and to discover that HIV/AIDS is across all cultures and therefore cultures are trying to find a lasting solution. We ...

http://allafrica.com/stories/201307241512.html

Some Gay-Rights Activists Regret Focus on Marriage Over HIV

AIDS activists, who removed their clothing to reveal slogans painted on their bodies, stage a protest inside the lobby of the Capitol Hill office of House Speaker John Boehner Even as it celebrates victories in the push for same-sex marriage, America's gay-rights movement is experiencing self-criticism and internal divisions over its approach to ... (more)

http://www.edgedallas.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=147243

Across the Nation, Protests Call for End to Gay Blood Ban

On July 12, gay men in 52 cities throughout the nation held a protest in an attempt to change the Food and Drug Administration's ban on gay men donating blood.

http://www.edgedallas.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=147060

Queens Corner to be Renamed for Community Activist

... to a biography released by the councilman's office. Dromm said Vasquez was "a fierce soldier in the battle against HIV/AIDS and a bridge between Latino activists and other movements for social justice." The idea to rename the corner came from Nayibe ...

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130724/jackson-heights/queens-corner-be-renamed-for-community-activist

From HIV to NCDs: Will Patent Fights Again Spur Better Treatment Access?

A decade ago, bitter disputes over access to patented HIV/AIDS medicines in developing countries transformed global health, elevating infectious diseases as a foreign policy concern and helping to mobilize billions of dollars to research and distribute new therapies to meet the needs of the world's poor.

http://www.cfr.org/diseases-noncommunicable/hiv-ncds-patent-fights-again-spur-better-treatment-access/p31144?cid=rss-fullfeed-from_hiv_to_ncds__will_patent_-072313&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cfr_main+%28CFR.org+-+Main+Site+Feed%29

Elton John to Receive First-Ever Brits Icon Award

... on Broadway. In 1992, Elton established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations. In 1998, the Queen of England knighted him Sir Elton John, CBE. In 2004, Elton received the Kennedy Center ...

http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Elton-John-to-Receive-First-Ever-Brits-Icon-Award-20130724

World AIDS Day and Christians

As Christians we should have compassion for all who suffer. This, of course, includes those who are HIV positive and/or have AIDS.

http://www.examiner.com/article/world-aids-day-and-christians

'Unconstitutional' Condom Ad Raises A Ruckus In Pakistan

... brand of prophylactics marketed by DKT International , a U.S.-based organization that promotes family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention in the developing world. WATCH: An advertisement for Josh condoms from DKT Pakistan Scores of complaints from the ...

http://www.rferl.org/content/pakistan-condom-advertisement-controversy/25055553.html

2 stem cell patients stop HIV drugs, no virus seen

Two HIV-positive patients in the United States who underwent bone marrow transplants for cancer have stopped anti-retroviral therapy and still show no detectable sign of the HIV virus, researchers said Wednesday.

http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/world/asia/21011055203671/2-stem-cell-patients-stop-hiv-drugs-no-virus-seen/

Stomp for Charity: An HIV+ Orphan in Cambodia

... money to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, which then distributes this money to Cambodia in accordance to its specific HIV/AIDS needs. For instance, say Cambodia reports 100 people who need HIV medications. The Global Fund gives money to Cambodia to ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-wong/stomp-for-charity-an-hiv-_b_3641351.html

IAS 2013: Meta-analysis Finds Early HIV Treatment Reduces Risk of AIDS and Death

A meta-analysis of more than 30 studies found that starting antiretroviral therapy with a CD4 T-cell count above 350 cell/mm3 was associated with a lower risk of progression to AIDS or death, according to a poster presented at the 7th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention this month in Kuala Lumpur.

http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hiv-aids/hiv-aids-topics/hiv-treatment/4220-ias-2013-meta-analysis-finds-early-hiv-treatment-reduces-risk-of-aids-and-death

Help 'Kick HIV'

... Cup Final game on a big screen! Your $5 donation will in turn help a child play soccer, not suffer the impact of HIV/AIDS. There will also be a soccer carnival for the kids, a vendor fair and South African BBQ (for an additional cost). For more info ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/help-kick-hiv

Toro Queen Mother to Host African Queens

... this year. The conference which is to run from 4th to 6th September is aimed at raising awareness in combating HIV/AIDS among women and children,according to the Queen mother's office She hopes that the conference will help the African continent ...

http://www.ugandapicks.com/2013/07/toro-queen-mother-to-host-african-queens-72508.html

HIV infections down in children

The number of children living with HIV is slowing down in areas of the world that typically account for the most new infections, the Joint U.N. Programme on HIV/AIDS said Tuesday.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/25/health/lower-hiv-rates/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_health+%28RSS%3A+Health%29

First-ever small animal model of norovirus provides tool for future drug studies

An animal model of the human norovirus created at the University of Michigan Health System lays the groundwork for understanding the biology of the pesky virus and developing antiviral drug treatment.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=263788

First-ever small animal model of norovirus provides tool for future drug studies

An animal model of the human norovirus created at the University of Michigan Health System lays the groundwork for understanding the biology of the pesky virus and developing antiviral drug treatment.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/263788.php

Let's face it, young people need condoms

... method that provides dual protection from unintended pregnancies and from sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. The idea to educate children about using condoms is increasingly taking root in Uganda. The 2011 UDHS shows that more than ...

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/645374-let-s-face-it-young-people-need-condoms.html

Every Three Hours Someone in the Philippines Gets HIV

Filipinos release paper lanterns to mark World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2012 at the Heroes Shrine at suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines.

http://world.time.com/2013/07/24/every-three-hours-someone-in-the-philippines-gets-hiv/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+timeblogs%2Fthe_china_blog+%28TIME%3A+The+China+Blog%29

Changes in Gut Bacteria May Promote Inflammation and HIV Disease Progression

Changes in intestinal bacteria may contribute to disease progression and development of non-AIDS conditions in people with HIV, even those on effective antiretroviral therapy , according to a report in the July 10, 2013, issue of Science Translational Medicine .

http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hiv-treatment/hiv-cure/4219-changes-in-gut-bacteria-may-promote-inflammation-and-hiv-disease-progression

Laughter, Dance, Theater and Wildlife

In the entertainments category, we can't ignore our inimitable Scarbie! In its 8th season, she brings her touching, inspiring and funny show "Lip-Schtick" to the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House , Thursday thru Sunday nights.

http://www.provincetown.com/show_venues_provincetown/entertainment_news_provincetown/_/20105/

Kala azar: A menace in cattle-rustling communities

... over the last three years, the disease affects all age groups, but the most vulnerable are people living with HIV/AIDS and cancer, among other diseases that weaken immunity. Karamoja's arid climate and landscape provide fertile ground for the ...

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/645366-kala-azar-a-menace-in-cattle-rustling-communities.html

WHO: Treat people with HIV early to stop spread

Young children and certain other people with the AIDS virus should be started on medicines as soon as they are diagnosed, the World Health Organization says in new guidelines that also recommend earlier treatment for adults.

http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/WHO-Treat-people-with-HIV-early-to-stop-spread/2013/06/30/article1660438.ece

2 stem cell patients stop HIV drugs, no virus seen

Researcher Timothy Henrich, of the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, speaks at the International AIDS Society Conference 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday.

http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2-stem-cell-patients-stop-HIV-drugs-no-virus-seen/2013/07/03/article1665639.ece

getSTDtested.com Recognizes the Top Sex, Love and Dating Blogs for 2013

... several bloggers in the sexual health space who raise awareness about safe sex, healthy relationships, STDs and HIV/AIDS. Sexual health bloggers include the following: - Dr. Rachael (drrachael.com), written by a practicing physician and sexual ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/getstdtestedcom-recognizes-the-top-sex-love-and-dating-blogs-for-2013-353877.php

HIV/AIDS Will be Reversed by 2015; Medical Researchers Nearing for Cure with Global Developments

... Guinea, circumcision is now being encouraged by the World Health Organisation to reduce the transmission risk of HIV/AIDS. Trained professionals in a sterile environment can reduce the risk of heterosexually acquired HIV in men by some 60 per cent. ...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/494075/20130724/hiv-aids-will-reversed-2015-medical-researchers.htm

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Will my new medication work like the first?

I have been on ARVs for the last three years taking one brown tablet at night. It had the drugs Tenofovir, Emitracitabine and Efavirenz.

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/645343-will-my-new-medication-work-like-the-first.html

Tonight, Anthony Weiner Showed Exactly Why He's Staying In The Race

... still sticks. When he walked down the hall from his press conference and into the forum that focused on funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, he drew a lengthy cheer. His opening statement made mention of the new scandal - and he thanked the media for ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/anthony-weiner-new-sex-photos-chats-carlos-danger-huma-press-conference-2013-7?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29

Haiti makes significant progress towards MDGs

By Joe Colas PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- The new coordinator of the National Observatory of Poverty and Social Exclusion, Shirley Augustin, said this weekend significant progress has been made in Haiti towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goals , but she warned, huge challenges and obstacles must be overcome to enable the country to fully ... (more)

http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/headline-Haiti-makes-significant-progress-towards-MDGs-16939.html

Clay Cartland shines in a funny, touching 'Jeffrey'

The human immunodeficiency virus that can evolve into to full-blown AIDS can, of course, be transmitted in multiple ways, affecting people of all ages, both genders and any sexual orientation.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/20/3355162/clay-cartland-shines-in-a-funny.html

Researchers reveal the clearest new pictures of immune cells

Scientists from The University of Manchester have revealed new images which provide the clearest picture yet of how white blood immune cells attack viral infections and tumours.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-reveal-clearest-pictures-immune-cells.html

Researcher develops peer-led program to help individuals with HIV adhere to treatment plans

Individuals diagnosed with HIV nowadays can live long, healthy lives if they follow their medical treatment plans; however, nearly half of individuals with the virus fail to get needed medical help or to continue treatment, according to previous research.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-peer-led-individuals-hiv-adhere-treatment.html

Barriers to interventions to prevent malaria in pregnancy similar across sub-Saharan Africa

The main barriers to the access, delivery, and use of interventions that help to prevent malaria in pregnant women are relatively consistent across sub-Saharan African countries and may provide a helpful checklist to identify the factors influencing uptake of these important interventions, according to a study published in this week's PLOS Medicine ... (more)

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-barriers-interventions-malaria-pregnancy-similar.html

U.S. Congress working to lift ban on organ donation from HIV-positive donors

For three decades it has been illegal to harvest organs from donors who test positive for HIV.

http://www.examiner.com/article/u-s-congress-working-to-lift-ban-on-organ-donation-from-hiv-positive-donors?cid=rss

Access to drugs for non-communicable diseases should learn from HIV fight

Access to drugs for non-communicable diseases represents the latest treatment-access crisis, and will require a transformation in global health much like the fight for access to patented HIV/AIDS medicines in developing countries did a decade ago.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=263667

Rutgers med school: Increased Sandy sexual activity may be cause for concern

... test is the first step in staying healthy. To find a free, state-funded testing site near you or questions about HIV/AIDS, STDs, or hepatitis, contact The New Jersey AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline at 800-624-2377, text/email at 8006242377@njpies.org , or chat ...

http://www.app.com/article/20130723/NJNEWS10/307230072/1007/rss03

U.S. House Committee Passes HIV Criminalization Amendment

... federal and state laws, policies and regulations regarding criminal and related civil cases involving people with HIV/AIDS. The amendment awaits a vote by the entire House of Representatives. To read the statement, click here . The database looks ...

http://www.poz.com/articles/criminalization_amendment_1_24275.shtml

U.S. House Committee Passes HIV Criminalization Amendment

... federal and state laws, policies and regulations regarding criminal and related civil cases involving people with HIV/AIDS. The amendment awaits a vote by the entire House of Representatives. To read the statement, click here . Please click OK to ...

http://www.poz.com/rssredir/articles/criminalization_amendment_1_24275.shtml

Africa: Govts Still Underfunding Health

... spending less on health than they were in 2001, adds the WHO data. Recently, the AU held another special summit on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in Abuja, Nigeria, dubbed Abuja +12, which provided an opportunity for African governments and ...

http://allafrica.com/stories/201307231318.html

Hope with HIV

... 8th to July 11th 2013. In this article, I want to share some of the highlights of the conference with regard to HIV/AIDS because I believe this information can go a long way to educate us all. First, the technology in the advancement of the drugs ...

http://www.ghanamma.com/hope-with-hiv/

Is a common food fungus worsening the AIDS epidemic?

Kept in sacks piled in barns and warehouses, food stores in countries near the equator are contaminated by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, fungi that produce a toxic substance called aflatoxin.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130723095207.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fplants_animals%2Fviruses+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Plants+%26+Animals+News+--+Virology%29

Is a common food fungus worsening the AIDS epidemic?

... Xpress)-Depleted numbers of a specific type of white blood cell in the immune systems of people infected with HIV/AIDS appear to be associated with increased levels of unchecked and often damaging inflammation ... Long-term use of highly active ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-common-food-fungus-worsening-aids.html

Serum Institute of India acquires rights to German TB vaccine

... effectiveness. Although it protects young children against developing tuberculosis, it ... Designing an effective HIV/AIDS vaccine is something of a paradox: a good vaccine would be safe and look enough like HIV to kick-start the immune system into ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-serum-india-rights-german-tb.html

African governments still underfunding health

... spending less on health than they were in 2001, adds the WHO data. Recently, the AU held another special summit on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in Abuja, Nigeria, dubbed Abuja +12, which provided an opportunity for African governments and ...

http://www.IRINnews.org/report/98459/african-governments-still-underfunding-health

Fungus Linked to Worsening AIDS Epidemic

A type of fungus coating much of the stored corn, wheat, rice and nuts in developing countries may be quietly worsening the AIDS epidemic, according to a paper published today in the World Mycotoxin Journal .

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/07/fungus-linked-worsening-aids-epidemic

Is a Common Food Fungus Worsening the AIDS Epidemic?

A type of fungus coating much of the stored corn, wheat, rice and nuts in developing countries may be quietly worsening the AIDS epidemic, according to a paper published today in the World Mycotoxin Journal.

http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2013/07/is-a-common-food-fungus-worsening-the-aids-epidemic.aspx

Is a Common Food Fungus Worsening the AIDS Epidemic?

A type of fungus coating much of the stored corn, wheat, rice and nuts in developing countries may be quietly worsening the AIDS epidemic, according to a paper published today in the World Mycotoxin Journal .

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/605668/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Isolation of a monoclonal antibody that targets the alpha-2 helix of...

Isolation of a monoclonal antibody that targets the alpha-2 helix of gp120 and represents the initial autologous neutralizing-antibody response in an HIV-1 subtype C-infected individual.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/MyPhD/article/12522515

Platelets block HIV

Infection biologists of the German Primate Center under the direction of Stefan Pohlmann have found evidence that platelets might constitute an innate defense against infection with the human immunodeficiency virus .

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/medicine_health/platelets_block_hiv_217370.html

DesignTech Systems Ltd Celebrates their 15th Anniversary

DesignTech Systems Ltd., a leading CAD/CAM/CAE, and PLM solutions, Engineering Services, and CAD training provider in India, celebrated their 15th anniversary in this month.

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/designtech-systems-ltd-celebrates-their-15th-anniversary

Accelerating Next-Generation Vaccine Development for Global Disease Prevention

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http://www.citeulike.org/user/chisato/article/12522274

AMA: End blood-donation ban for gay, bisexual men

... The FDA ban on donations by men who have sex with men has been in place since 1983. It was in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, which largely affected gay and bisexuals. At the time, the FDA did not have procedures to test for HIV in donated ...

http://www.news-leader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-leader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307230023%26nclick_check%3D1

Donate your Android device's processing power to science with BOINC

If you've ever wanted to help out with a scientific research project but lack the PhD credentials, there's now a much simpler way: all you need is a decent Android device and a new app called BOINC.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/23/dnp-use-your-android-devices-processing-power-to-discover-stars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fengadgetmobile+%28Engadget+Mobile%29