HIV
A breakthrough in the war against AIDS: In two trials, patients were “cured” of the disease
Two early trials found that engineered antibodies can lead to long-term HIV remission without ongoing treatment — not a full cure, but the most significant progress so far.
World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses in Israel drop 22% in 2024, Health Ministry reports
New, promising oral HIV medication receives promising results in late-stage trial
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Experts concerned as drug trend ‘bluetoothing’ causes surge in HIV cases
Russian prisoners with HIV, hepatitis forcibly drafted by Wagner Group
The sick Russian soldiers are identified through the use of color-coded wristbands, red for HIV and white for hepatitis.
New HIV vaccine can produce strong antibodies - study
The study notes the obstacle to creating a vaccine that can induce strong antibodies that can neutralize HIV strains.
Circumcision: The history, health benefits, pros and cons - explainer
Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures in the world and holds an important place in Judaism as the brit mila. Here's everything you should know.
All pregnant women should test for HIV/AIDS, not just those at high risk - Health Ministry
A woman carrying HIV may transmit the virus to the fetus during pregnancy, therefore early detection of morbidity and treatment of the mother will reduce the risk of infection for the fetus.
Man tests positive for COVID-19, monkeypox and HIV all at once
It is as of yet unclear if monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2 and HIV co-infection aggravate the patient's condition.
Why are more and more people contracting STDs and how do we stop it?
Cases of STDs have increased for a variety of reasons. How can one avoid getting infected, and what are the signs that infection has occurred?
Two more HIV patients achieve remission as UN warns of AIDS crisis
UNAIDS warned that "the global AIDS response is under threat," due to global instability in the past two years.
Ukrainian refugees: Host states need to look out for health issues - study
At least 12 million Ukrainians have fled their homes since the war began. Of these, over six million have left Ukraine itself for other countries.
Immune system uses two-step verification to defend against HIV
The research discovery could offer new methods for treating HIV, while uncovering the innate immune system’s role in other diseases.
Israeli scientists work towards curbing Candida, the yeast infection fungus
Weizmann scientists discovered that a powerful commando unit of TH17 cells capable of fighting Candida cannot be generated without crucial early support from an entirely different contingent.
