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A California-based company is looking at new condom designs, including a male non-rolled silicone condom, a female silicone condom, and a silicone condom designed specifically for receptive anal intercourse. All three designs of Origami condoms are in early research stages at Culver City, CA-based Strata Various Product Designs.
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With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) new HIV prevention focus on scientifically proven, cost-effective, and scalable interventions targeted to the right populations, some experts worry black women will be left a low priority on the formula. And federal funding for small, hands-on prevention programs that work holistically with women of color might dry up entirely.
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A total of 1,763 HIV-1 serodiscordant couples in nine countries with the infected partner having CD4+ counts of 350-500/mL were randomized 1:1 to early (immediate) vs. delayed (CD4+ had declined to ¡Ü 250/mL or after development of an AIDS-related illness) antiretroviral therapy of the infected partner.
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In selected data analysis for 2007, most people with HIV infection who were receiving medical care were taking antiretroviral therapy and had some form of health insurance or coverage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
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The Joint Commission targets central lineassociated bloodstream infections in its 2011 national patient safety goals, with NPSG.07.04.01 calling for hospitals to "implement evidence-based practices to prevent (CLABSIs)."
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Researchers continue to study the neurological processes impacting HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND), finding most recently that an inflammatory marker called osteopontin stimulates HIV replication and remains in the central nervous system despite antiretroviral therapy.
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New research suggests that roughly half of HIV patients might have some neurocognitive impairment, although most of this might be asymptomatic or mild.
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African-American girls from low-income neighborhoods who have had childhood violence exposure are significantly more likely to engage in high-risk sexual activities, researchers found.
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Field test results of an integrated microfluidic-based diagnostic device indicate that the potential
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The Joint Commission's new National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) on preventing indwelling catheter-associated urinary tract infections which emphasizes prompt removal of unnecessary devices and surveillance for CAUTIs is effective January 1, 2012 for hospitals.
