HIV/AIDS News

The FDA approved today a drug for use as treatment for HIV-1 infection in children and adolescents.

The FDA has approved the first preventive HIV vaccine to begin human clinical trials in January, according to a press release from the University of Western Ontario in Canada.

Today marks World AIDS Day, and in conjunction with this year's theme — “Leading with Science, Uniting for Action” — the CDC has launched a national HIV campaign to help raise awareness — "Testing Makes Us Stronger".

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called on the world to work together with the United States to achieve the goal of an AIDS-free generation during an address at the NIH.

An intervention that focused on positive parenting and reducing sexual risk behaviors may make a dent in the HIV rates in Hispanic populations, according to a study published online.

Starting highly active antiretroviral therapy for children aged older than 1 year who present with a “category B diagnoses” of HIV is the right approach, and clinicians do not necessarily need to factor in CD4 measurements or plasma HIV RNA level before initiating therapy, according to results of a study published online.

Adolescents who live in areas with high HIV prevalence rates should be routinely screened by age 18 years, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

BOSTON — Making the diagnosis of underlying immunodeficiency can be a challenge, particularly in those patients who may be too young to actually describe their symptoms.

Risk reduction interventions that specifically target adolescents with HIV are needed to reduce sexually transmitted infections, according to a study published online this month.

Children with HIV have “additional challenges” that should be addressed with formal practice guidelines, according to an editorial published online today.