Inter-connecting health problems increase HIV risk for MSM
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Intertwining health problems – syndemics - are associated with higher viral load and poorer adherence in HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART), investigators from the United States report in the online edition of AIDS.
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Diabetes drug may reduce heart attack risk in HIV patients
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In patients with HIV, a diabetes drug may have benefits beyond lowering blood sugar. A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests the drug may prevent cardiovascular problems because it works to reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and stroke in these patients.
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Strong interest in cure research
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People living with HIV have a great interest in taking part in studies towards an HIV cure, with many people aware of the risks involved and the fact that they would be unlikely to benefit personally from cure research.
UNAIDS calls for sustained commitment to develop an effective HIV vaccine
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GENEVA, 18 May 2015—On HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, UNAIDS is calling for a renewed global commitment to finding an effective HIV vaccine.
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Patients with AIDS at increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
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Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have a four-fold increase in their risk of developing intermediate-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) compared to people of the same age who are not infected with HIV, according to results from the Longitudinal Study of the Ocular Complications of AIDS (LSOCA) presented today at the 2015 ARVO Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.
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3rd Inter-regional Consultation on HIV - related Services and Rights
25-27 November 2015, Harare - Zimbabwe.
Regional Dialogue Focus Meeting Assembly
8 - 11 December 2015, Beirut - Lebanon
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