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Chembio's SURE CHECK(R) HIV 1/2 Assay for Rapid Point-of-Care Detection of HIV Receives CE Mark Approval

The SURE CHECK® HIV 1/2 Assay is now cleared for commercialization within the European Union (EU) for rapid, point-of-care detection of HIV.

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4 hours ago
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Nasdaq
Promoting HIV testing
Using Social Networking to Promote HIV Testing

For National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), June 27, I have gathered a few examples of organizations that have used online social networking strategies to extend the reach of their HIV testing and prevention programs.

Published
7 hours ago
From
AIDS.gov blog (blog)
Promoting HIV testing
More Than Half of Young HIV-Infected Americans Are Not Aware of Their Status

Young people between the ages of 13 and 24 represent more than a quarter of new HIV infections each year (26 percent) and most of these youth living with HIV (60 percent) are unaware they are infected, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most-affected young people are young gay and bisexual men and African-Americans, the report says.

Published
18 June 2013
From
US CDC
Hepatitis and HIV
Hyaluronic acid levels can predict risk of serious liver events in people living with HIV and hepatitis B or C co-infection

A simple blood test can predict the risk of liver-related death or hepatic encephalopathy for people living with HIV who have hepatitis B or hepatitis C

Published
17 June 2013
By
Michael Carter
Testing policies and guidelines
Shocking number of HIV cases detected at blood banks go without follow-up

Of the 6.51 lakh units of blood collected in Karnataka from April 2012 to March 2013, 1,096 were found to be HIV positive and therefore discarded. Shockingly, of these, a mere 236 (21.5 per cent) HIV+ people were referred to Integrated Testing and Counselling Centres.

Published
14 June 2013
From
The Hindu
Testing policies and guidelines
ECDC report: Public health benefits of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV

The report shows that patient referral is the preferred approach to partner notification for all STI in most EU/EEA countries. Provider referral was used in some countries, most often for syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and HIV.

Published
14 June 2013
From
ECDC
Epidemiology
Monitoring recently acquired HIV infections in the European context

A better understanding of current transmission of HIV is important to direct HIV prevention interventions. ECDC has launched a report describing studies on HIV incidence estimates in European countries. The report contains the results of a literature review of published incidence studies using Recent Infection Testing Algorithms (RITA) assays, an epidemiological framework for HIV incidence studies in Europe and a technical guide on how to integrate RITA as part of routine HIV surveillance.

Published
11 June 2013
From
ECDC
Cancer
Undetectable viral load reduces the risk of HIV-associated anal cancer

HIV therapy that effectively controls viral load reduces the risk of anal cancer, US research published in the online edition of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Published
11 June 2013
By
Michael Carter
Testing policies and guidelines
Cost-effective: Universal HIV testing in India

A new study using a sophisticated statistical model, projects that providing universal HIV testing for India's billion-plus population every five years would prove to be a cost-effective approach to managing the epidemic, even with more intensive testing for high-risk groups. Results appear in the journal PLoS One.

Published
10 June 2013
From
Eurekalert Medicine & Health
Cancer
Detecting Kaposi's sarcoma with a smartphone accessory

Engineers from Cornell University have created a new optical sensor that plugs in to a smartphone and, using disposable microfluidic chips, allows for inexpensive in-the-field diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma, a cancer linked to AIDS.

Published
07 June 2013
From
Eurekalert Medicine & Health
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