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Early Treatment with oral Antiretrovirals can help prevent infection to partners, study finds.

2011-05-13T11:57:00.000-07:00

Men and women infected with HIV reduced the risk of transmitting the virus to their sexual partners by taking oral antiretroviral medicines when their immune systems were relatively healthy, according to findings from a large-scale clinical study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health.Say ScienceDaily.com

HIV Vaccine Secret Found in 'Elite Controllers'

2010-05-08T11:35:00.000-07:00

Genetic Mutation Allows Some People to Never Get AIDS By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD May 7, 2010 - Harvard/MIT researchers appear to have solved one of the great mysteries of HIV -- and may at last be on track to develop an effective AIDS vaccine. The mystery is why about one in 200 people infected with HIV -- dubbed "elite controllers"

Investigational Vaccine Shows Modest Potential For Protecting Against HIV Infection

2009-09-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

This information was reprinted from kff.org with permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, search the archives, and sign up for email delivery. © Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.Thursday, September 24, 2009 For the first time, scientists say an investigational vaccine has modest potential for

Two New Antibodies Found To Cripple HIV: 'Achilles' Heel On Virus For AIDS Vaccine Researchers To Exploit

2009-09-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

ScienceDaily (2009-09-05) -- Researchers have discovered two powerful new antibodies to HIV that reveal what may be an Achilles heel on the virus. Researchers will now try to exploit the newfound vulnerability on the virus to craft novel approaches to designing an AIDS vaccine. Moreover, the global collaboration and process that led to the discovery of the two new broadly neutralizing antibodies

Young, HIV-Positive, and Unaware

2009-06-27T12:06:00.001-07:00

This was an eye opening article From Web MD. In the article they discuss the statistics of young adults unaware they were living with HIV in 2006. The numbers are frightening to think how many of these young people have unknowingly infected theirs partners with the HIV virus.The article is here. Please encourage everyone to get tested. It is not just your health at risk!Young, HIV-Positive, and

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2009-06-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

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Could We Reprogram Immune System To Beat HIV Without Bone Marrow Transplant From A Donor With An Anti-HIV Gene Configuration?

2008-11-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

According to media reports this week, an American patient living in Germany and suffering with both leukemia and HIV was apparently cured of both conditions following a bone marrow transplant from a unique donor. The donor possessed a very rare genetic variation that makes it difficult for HIV to enter into his healthy cells. In essence, by transplanting bone marrow from this particular donor

Toehold For HIV's Assault On Brain Identified

2008-11-15T22:46:00.001-08:00

Toehold For HIV's Assault On Brain Identified Posted on: Saturday, 15 November 2008, 08:57 CST Scientists have unraveled in unprecedented detail the cascade of events that go wrong in brain cells affected by HIV, a virus whose assault on the nervous system continues unabated despite antiviral medications that can keep the virus at bay for years in the rest of the body.The new research

Genetic Immunity announces first patient dosed in trial with DermaVir patch for HIV

2008-11-14T21:57:00.000-08:00

Genetic Immunity, a US/Hungarian clinical-stage company focused on development of nanomedicines for targeted immune amplification, today announced it has treated the first subject in a Phase II clinical study to evaluate DermaVir Patch. DermaVir Patch, the Company's lead nanomedicine candidate for treatment-na? HIV-infected individuals, is designed to amplify de novo HIV-specific memory T-cell

Doctors say marrow transplant may have cured AIDS

2008-11-12T21:09:00.001-08:00

Doctors say marrow transplant may have cured AIDSBy PATRICK McGROARTY – 7 hours agoBERLIN (AP) — An American man who suffered from AIDS appears to have been cured of the disease 20 months after receiving a targeted bone marrow transplant normally used to fight leukemia, his doctors said Wednesday.While researchers — and the doctors themselves — caution that the case might be no more than a fluke,

New Hope For HIV Treatment: Cells Exhausted From Fighting HIV Infection Can Be Revitalized

2008-11-11T11:46:00.000-08:00

Researchers at the University of Toronto and the University of California, San Francisco, have revealed new hope for HIV treatment with the discovery of a way to 'rescue' immune cells that are exhausted from fighting off HIV infection.The team lead by Drs. Mario Ostrowski, of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine, and Douglas Nixon, of the Division of Experimental Medicine at the

HIV infects, attacks body much faster than previously believed, experts find

2008-07-30T17:26:00.000-07:00

HIV infects, attacks body much faster than previously believed, experts find The conclusion means testing must be performed sooner and more often in the hope of catching an infection before it spreads. Last update: July 24, 2008 - 8:39 PM

Selenium supplementation slows HIV progression

2007-11-02T09:24:00.000-07:00

Selenium supplementation slows HIV progressionThis study looked specifically at selenium supplementation and how it affects progression of HIV. (As usual, the scientific evidence builds up over time: earlier research had already produced some findings about the role of selenium in immune system function, and its potential benefit for people

There is no room for sexual morality in an honest conversation about Aids

2007-08-17T08:32:00.000-07:00

Campaigns concentrating on those at high risk of infection can promote denial, shame and a false sense of security Helen EpsteinThursday August 9, 2007The Guardian"What can be done? One thing that we can do is explore what happened in places where the epidemic did turn around. I've been thinking about this for nearly 15 years, and it's become

Family reminds Edwards of health care concerns

2007-08-16T13:12:00.000-07:00

By Staci Schwickerath, Staff writer Charles City Press. Published: Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:41 AM CDT"It’s the second photo of the Nashua boy that his mother, Tami Haught, has given the Democratic presidential candidate and former North Carolina Senator. Tami was diagnosed with HIV nearly 14 years ago.“When I gave it to him three years ago, he was talking about health

AIDS Walk Michigan – Lansing/East Lansing 2007

2007-08-10T10:44:00.000-07:00

AIDS Walk Michigan – Lansing/East Lansing 2007 Lansing Area AIDS Network AIDS Walk Michigan - Lansing/East Lansing will take place in Valley Court Park (East Lansing) on Sunday, September 30, 2007. Registration opens at 10:00 AM and the AIDS Walk is scheduled to kickoff at 1:00 PM. Breakfast will be served during registration (provided by the Great Lakes Pride Band) and a picnic lunch will

Psycho-endocrine-immune response to mindfulness-based stress reduction in HIV-infected individuals

2007-07-12T14:46:00.001-07:00

Printer-friendly version Psycho-endocrine-immune response to mindfulness-based stress reduction in HIV-infected individuals Stress may hasten HIV disease progression by compromising immune response and increasing viral replication. Conversely, stress reduction may buffer effects of stress on HIV disease. This study determined the effects of

A letter from Ron at The ICP

2007-07-10T13:14:00.001-07:00

Dear Friends of the International Carnival of Pozitivities (ICP), I am pleased to announce the publication of the thirteenth consecutive and first edition of Year Two of the ICP. Many thanks to my friends Jody Kuchar, Jolen Caspar and Vivi-Mari Carpelan of ScribeSpirit eZine for their efforts to produce such a beautiful edition of the Carnival. This edition is best viewed using Mozilla

Mindfulness and HIV

2007-06-16T14:03:00.000-07:00

Miracle of Mindfulness an Introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh, Mobi Ho, Vo-Dinh MaiThe other day I remembered that I was HIV Positive. I am not sure how long I had forgotten this.I am not sure that I completely forgot. What I do know is that I didn't like the feeling of forgetting.This may sound odd to many of you. It may seem like a dream come true to

Possible "OFF SWITCH" for HIV DISCOVERED!

2007-06-15T17:48:00.000-07:00

Possible "OFF SWITCH" for HIV DISCOVERED! While there is no cure for lingering viral infections such as HIV and herpes, a recent study at Princeton University suggests it may be possible to deactivate such viruses indefinitely with the flick of a genetic switch.Princeton scientists Leor Weinberger and Thomas Shenk hope their work will illuminate the processes by which human immunodeficiency

Scientists take step towards HIV cure

2007-06-15T17:28:00.000-07:00

Scientists take step towards HIV cure Adam Cresswell, Health editorJune 30, 2007SCIENTISTS have discovered how to strip the embedded genetic code of HIV out of infected human cells - a breakthrough that could lead to treatments, or even a cure.Adam Cresswell: Light at the end of the tunnel? In a move that has stunned HIV experts, German scientists reported

Call for submissions for the ICP 2.1

2007-06-12T13:44:00.000-07:00

A letter from Ron at the ICP- Dear Friends of the International Carnival of Pozitivities (ICP):The International Carnival of Pozitivities (ICP) has been selected by Blog Carnival as their featured carnival for today, June 15, 2007. I am thrilled to receive this honor, especially since it highlights the work of our last host, James Wortz, and all of the contributors to this volunteer

International carnival of pozitivities Issue 12

2007-06-02T17:09:00.000-07:00

The HIVHSN.ORG and HIV HEALTH AND COMMUNITY NEWS are pleased to Host the 12th Edition of the International Carnival of Pozitivities.We are ALL living with HIV/AIDS. This is a carnival about living with HIV/AIDS and how HIV/AIDS has affected your life. This site assumes that HIV/AIDS is caused by a variety of HIV viruses, either wild strains or those generated from drug resistance, and is not a

New Rx may wipe out HIV ?

2007-05-24T20:54:00.000-07:00

BY JORDAN LITEDAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Wednesday, May 16th 2007, 8:37 PM The government's top AIDS scientist says

Coping skills can boost HIV survival, study shows

2007-04-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 04/10/07 BY MARILYN ELIASUSA TODAY HIV patients live longer if they face stress by venting their feelings, taking a realistic view of

Chemical from green tea reduces HIV's ability to infect cells.

2007-04-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

From PLANET OUT.COM Scientists in Texas and the U.K. have found that a chemical from green tea reduces HIV's ability to infect cells. The scientists from the University of Sheffield and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston found that as little as two cups of green tea could provide enough of the chemical epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to inhibit HIV cell binding by 40 per cent.

The 10th Edition of the ICP is out now!

2007-04-10T15:54:00.000-07:00

The 10th edition of the International Carnival of Pozitivities (http://www.jenburke.com/?p=1437) is now available at Transcending Gender (http://www.jenburke.com/). Please take a few minutes to visit and bookmark the site so that you can read it at your leisure. The HIV HEALTH AND SUPPORT NETWORK COMMUNITY NEWS Will be hosting the ICP in June 2007. Ron is still looking for hosts for up coming

Is there a ceiling to CD4 recovery?

2007-03-15T18:19:00.000-07:00

CROI: Is there a ceiling to CD4 recovery on virologically effective People who respond well to antiretroviral treatment in virologicterms, with HIV viral load dropping to undetectable levels andremaining suppressed, can have differing immunologic responses.Several

Disclosure of HIV Status and Sexual Orientation May Influence CD4 Cell Counts

2007-02-22T21:55:00.000-08:00

Disclosure of HIV Status and Sexual Orientation May Influence CD4 Cell CountsBy Will Boggs, MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) Feb 15 - HIV-infected psychiatric patients who disclose their HIV status and sexual orientation experience greater increases in CD4 cell counts than those who don't, according to a report in the January Psychosomatic Medicine."It's probably important for physicians to emphasize

The Ties That Bind Us! Part 1(revised)

2007-02-21T16:12:00.000-08:00

No other disease is so socially and politically volatile. It not only leaves the individual reeling but whole communities become torn by fear and prejudice. I am not the political person that others are. I am more concerned about the personal aspects of HIV and what has become known as STIGMA and particularly in how we create some of our own personal STIGMATIZING/ALIENATING behavior.We all feel

Healing from Shame

2007-02-18T21:57:00.000-08:00

I am reposting this because It is a great bulletin but also because I believe that Diagnosis With HIV Is to many a very traumatic event that is filled with shame and guilt. It is something that I hope we can work to over come so that no one will ever feel shame for being Ill. Healing from Shame Associated with Traumatic EventsShame is a deep, debilitating emotion, with complex roots. Its

You Need to KNOW! Reinfection

2007-02-18T15:16:00.000-08:00

You Need to KNOW! Reinfection In addition to STIs, unprotected sex can have other health risks forHIV-positive people. There have been cases reported where a personwith HIV has been reinfected, or 'superinfected' , with anothersubtype or strain of HIV which is

HIVSHN to host the JUNE 2007 ICP

2007-02-13T13:41:00.000-08:00

The HIVHSN community news will be Hosting the JUNE 2007 edition of the International Carnival of pozitivities. this is a traveling blog carnival that is hosted on a new blog every month.the content is always HIV+ relevant and it is a great way to find more sites and information about Living positive.

Building the HIVHSN site!!!!!

2007-02-13T12:44:00.000-08:00

Well I have been busy. I have just launched the new HIVHSN site at www.hivhsn.orgThis site is An Idea I have had sine I was first Diagnosed and looking for information on the web.I wanted to take all of these Isolated organizations that Don`t have the power to be called up first in the search engines and pull them all together in a site that uses individual pages with a bit of information about

Network links to other social networking sites

2007-01-23T19:03:00.000-08:00

There are still a few more to be added to this. If you know of any others that aren`t Here let me know. I am also considering having others run some of the pages on other sites. That way we have a lot of eyes and ears out there and a lot of brains bringing us the information we need to stay healthy. Which ever site you use the most send me a message if you might be interested. I decided to truly

Selenium Suppresses Progression Of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2007-01-23T13:44:00.000-08:00

Nutrition 21's Selenomax(R) Suppresses Progression Of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1)Main Category: HIV / AIDS News Article Date: 23 Jan 2007 - 0:00 PST| email this article | printer friendly | view or write opinions | Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI) announced today that daily supplementation with Selenomax(R), the company's high selenium yeast product, suppressed progression of the

http://blog.myspace.com/hivsupportnetwork

2007-01-23T13:39:00.000-08:00

This is for Myspace users.But anyone can use this link to view the Blog. I will be brining some of the content to this page and hopefully adding some network member contributions.Hey every one I just thought I would send out an Invite to everyone to subscribe to the HIV HEALTH AND SUPPORT NETWORK blog. I have tried to fill it with topics relevant to living with HIV. And as I change the page I

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2007-01-20T21:19:00.000-08:00

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