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
Study predicts surge in HIV, TB and malaria deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic
The United Nations AIDS agency and the WHO warned last week of stock shortages, with more than a third of the world's countries already saying they are at risk of running of antiretrovirals.
Case of HIV patient in remission raises hopes for future AIDS cure
The intensified treatment was halted after 48 weeks, doctors said on Tuesday, and 57 weeks later his HIV DNA in cells and his HIV antibody test remain negative.
WHO testing interim data from COVID-19 trial on HIV drugs
The WHO stopped the arm testing hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 patients, after studies indicated it showed no benefit in those who have the disease.
Iranian health workers infect hundreds, including kids, with HIV - report
On Saturday, large groups of the affected townspeople, along with their loved ones and supporters, stormed the Friday Prayer Imam's office and set it ablaze.
Israeli HIV drug used to treat coronavirus patients in Congo
Local researchers in Republic of the Congo note improvement among HIV patients with COVID-19, conduct small trial that confirms outcome
AIDS, HIV conferences canceled and due to coronavirus
Over 37 million people are currently living with HIV, and 32 million have lost their lives to AIDS, according to the World Health Organization.
Clinical trial of HIV vaccine halted after failing to show benefit
"Research continues on other approaches to a safe and effective HIV vaccine, which I still believe can be achieved," Fauci said in a statement.
Thai doctors say cocktail of flu, HIV drugs can help fight coronavirus
Chinese health officials have already been administering the HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment.
Woman given IV drip used by HIV patient at Kaplan Medical Center
The HIV patient gave birth as well, after the mistake was discovered the woman was taken off the IV drip.
Ministry of Health: Increase in Israeli women diagnosed with HIV
Country-of-origin data in the ministry’s study showed 38% of the subjects with the condition came from the former Soviet Union and that 28% were Israeli-born.