AIDS Alert Archives – September 1, 2003
September 1, 2003
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New test being launched to pin new HIV cases
Prevention researchers presented a sobering picture of the challenges that remain in reducing HIV transmission and increasing HIV testing and treatment at the 2003 National HIV Prevention Conference recently held in Atlanta. -
Needle exchanges do not boost drug use, study says
In the same summer that the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) latest data show that injection drug use remains a major factor in AIDS cases, a new study offers evidence that needle exchange programs do not cause an increase in injection drug use. -
Testing gains shown in antiretroviral resistance
Resistance testing has proved useful in treating some HIV patients, but its expense and inconsistent value in predicting the future course of HIV disease have left clinicians with some doubts about when and how to best use it. -
Jailed youth at high risk of HIV, researchers find
Investigators have found that among incarcerated youths in Chicago there are very high rates of behavior that place the children and teen-agers at risk for HIV infection. -
Treatment for cocaine use may have HIV benefits
While its common knowledge that methadone treatment or any treatment that helps people quit injection drug activity can help prevent HIV infection, the impact of cocaine addiction treatment is less commonly understood. -
FDA Notifications
Reyataz is approved for HIV treatment