AIDS Alert Archives – June 1, 2008
June 1, 2008
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Protease inhibitors: Emerging research explores possible link with heart disease
Researchers have given clinicians a mixed view of HIV disease and coronary heart disease risk, including evidence that protease inhibitors increase the risk of heart disease. The problem isn't the evidence, but perspective, two investigators say. -
Adherence Strategies: Stressful life events have profound impact on ART
It's no surprise to clinicians that many or most of their HIV patients are negatively impacted by major life stresses. But new research shows that HIV medication adherence among people with the most stressful lives is abysmally low. -
Congress questions effect of abstinence-only approach
On the heels of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data showing that one in four teenage girls has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and that nearly a third of American girls becomes pregnant as a teenager, scientists and other experts testified about abstinence-only programs at a Congressional hearing. -
AIDS Action cites 'grave concern' about abstinence-only programs
AIDS Action serves as the national voice for AIDS service organizations, health departments, health educators, and a diverse network of community-based organizations across the country providing services for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. -
'Good bacteria' may aid in slowing HIV spread
What's next in terms of research when it comes to determining the impact of the beneficial Lacto-bacillus bacteria in affecting HIV transmission? -
One STEP forward, two steps back
The past year was a disappointing one in the search for a safe and effective HIV vaccine, said Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health (NIAID). -
Abstract & Commentary: Gut punch: Persistence of HIV despite suppression
Eight hiv-infected patients (mean CD4+ t cell count 622 cells/uL) who had been receiving effective HAART for an average of 8.4 years were included in this study. -
CDC: Number living with HIV on steady rise
From 2003 through 2006, the estimated number of HIV/AIDS cases in the 33 states with confidential name-based HIV infection reporting remained stable, with 18.5 cases per 100,000 population, the Centers for Disease for Control recently reported.