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NIH to fund new grants for HIV research
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the NIH announced it will fund 5-year grants to three HIV research teams for a total of $14 million within the first year.
Caution urged for expectant mothers on ritonavir-boosting regimen
Mothers who have HIV and were treated before and after birth with lopinavir-ritonavir were more likely to have infants with adrenal dysfunction compared with a zidovudine-based regimen, according to a preliminary report published online this week.
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HAART effective in reducing pediatric mortality, even in resource-limited settings
Initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy early markedly improved the survival of children infected with HIV, even in an area with limited resources, according to a study published online this week.
NIAID director comments on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
A safe and effective HIV vaccine may be possible, according to a statement from Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the NIH.
Analysis of HIV antibodies provides further insight into immune escape, potential vaccine
Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity antibodies applied pressure on the HIV virus but failed to recognize the concurrent HIV sequence in a series of epitopes, according to study results.
FDA tentatively approves abacavir combination tablet for children
The FDA has granted tentative approval for a fixed-dose combination tablet containing 60 mg abacavir sulfate and 30 mg lamivudine for the treatment of HIV in children aged 3 months and older.
Children appear more likely to fail triple-drug ART regimen
As much as 12% of children develop triple-class virologic failure 5 years after starting an antiretroviral therapy regimen, according to data published online.
Children with HIV experienced good long-term outcomes on multiple treatment regimens
Switching treatment regimens at different viral load points yielded similar outcomes in a cohort of children with HIV, according to study results.
Access to health care difficult for those with HIV
As the HIV health care work force grows closer to retirement age and fewer medical students enter this particular facet of infectious disease medicine, access to care may become more difficult, according to a recent Institute of Medicine report.
HHS encourages women and girls to take action against HIV/AIDS
Today, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day observes females nationwide, and encourages people to take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS.