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Advanced HIV undiagnosed in one third of US patients

More than one-third of people diagnosed with HIV at four major clinics in large US cities already had CD4 cell counts below 200 cells/mm3, and

Published
05 June 2002
By
Keith Alcorn
Illness in primary HIV infection: severity linked to viral load level

US and Kenyan researchers have demonstrated a clear relationship between the severity of symptoms experienced during primary HIV infection and the amount of virus found

Published
05 June 2002
By
Anon
Europe-wide HIV and STI prevention and surveillance needed, says article

Renewed prevention measures must be initiated and consistent surveillance measures for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) established, to combat the spread of HIV in

Published
31 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
Blood clots a complication of HAART?

People with HIV under 50 years of age may be at increased risk of developing potentially fatal blood clots, according to research published in the

Published
30 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
South Africa to offer two drug combination to rape survivors

The South African health department has issued guidance on the provision of antiretrovirals as post-exposure prophlaxis (PEP) to rape survivors. The move has been expected

Published
30 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
Over 50s do just as well on HAART

Older age does not appear to impact on the effectiveness of HAART, according to research published in the 1 June edition of Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Published
29 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
Bullied gay teenagers more likely to take sexual health risks

Gay teenagers who are bullied or otherwise harassed at school are more likely to take risks with their sexual health and use drugs, according to

Published
27 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
Ritonavir most strongly linked to male sexual dysfunction

An American study has found that men treated with protease inhibitors are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction. A retrospective examination conducted by investigators at

Published
22 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
Smoking makes HCV liver damage worse

People with hepatitis C virus (HCV) should avoid drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes as this can cause further damage to the liver ,according to Taiwanese

Published
22 May 2002
By
Michael Carter
Where next for microbicide campaigns?

A new International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) was formally launched last week in Antwerp during the Microbicides 2002 meeting. The organisation has support from the

Published
20 May 2002
By
Julian Meldrum
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