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The Naked Truth
Posted: September 7th, 2008, 5:10am EDT
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Cambodian women with HIV receive boost from fashion designer and UN agency
Posted: September 7th, 2008, 12:53am EDT
The United Nations Development Programme , renowned fashion designer Bibi Russell and Cambodian women living with HIV have joined forces to launch a new line of contemporary bags.
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HIV-positive man sues McDonald's after firing
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 8:23pm EDT
Promenade Concert Moved Indoors Downtown Partners reports tonight's Fridays on the Promenade Concert location has been moved to the Chesterfield at 1225 Historic 4 th Street.
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Potential for Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer in the HIV Population
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 3:48pm EDT
In the online edition of Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases , Dr. Jonathan Silberstein and his colleagues presented a systematic review of HIV and prostate cancer .
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Microsoft India wins US award for corporate excellence
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 11:29am EDT
Microsoft India and 10 other US companies have been selected for the Secretary of State's prestigious 2008 Award for Corporate Excellence .
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Researchers decode viral process that prepares cells for HIV infection
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 7:06am EDT
With the publication of a study led by Yuntao Wu, assistant professor in George Mason University's Department of Molecular and Microbiology, the medical community is one step closer to understanding how the ...
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Philippine Health Department to promote condom use in fight against...
Posted: September 6th, 2008, 2:53am EDT
Despite opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, the Philippine Department of Health will support the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in addition to encouraging education on the topic and ...
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U.S. residents increasingly adopting HIV-positive children from abroad
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 10:29pm EDT
U.S. residents increasingly are adopting HIV-positive children from abroad, according to figures from the U.S.-based Adoption Advocates International , the AP/Google.com reports.
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U.S. Pledges $99M To Tanzania For HIV/AIDS, Malaria Efforts, Farm Loans
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 6:09pm EDT
Tanzania will receive $99 million in aid from the U.S. to enhance its efforts to address malaria and HIV/AIDS and provide loans to farmers, Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ...
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UGANDA: Using mobile phones to fight HIV
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 1:50pm EDT
KAMPALA, 4 September 2008 - Uganda's rising HIV prevalence is forcing policy makers to look for inventive ways of educating people about the virus.
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Link found between Apobec3 gene and neutralizing antibody response to retrovirus
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 9:40am EDT
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses.
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Domestic HIV/AIDS Spending 'Essentially Flat,' Increased 'Efforts To...
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 5:29am EDT
It has been "difficult over the years to get a good statistical handle on the size of the AIDS problem in this country," a editorial says, adding, "But by the latest and most sophisticated measurements, the ...
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Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 1:16am EDT
The virus that causes AIDS infects one form of immune T-cell by rearranging its inner skeleton, allowing it access to the cell, scientists have discovered.
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HealthCentral Buys TheBody, BodyPro.coms
Posted: September 4th, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
The HealthCentral Network of Arlington said it has purchased HIV/AIDS patient resource TheBody.com and HIV/AIDS health professional resource TheBodyPro.com , adding to its roster of health information Web ...
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The Courage of Little Campers
Posted: September 4th, 2008, 4:48pm EDT
Camp Courage is a cost-free summer camp program sponsored by Aid for AIDS of Nevada for children, ages 5 to 15, who are affected by HIV or AIDS, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family ...
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Zimbabwe lifts ban on aid groups; organizations still face difficulties providing assistance
Posted: September 4th, 2008, 12:17pm EDT
Zimbabwe on Friday lifted an almost three-month ban on the work of aid groups in the country, which the government had imposed because it said some of the groups had supported the opposition to President Robert ...
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Anadis to commercialise "BioGard" adjunctive therapy for HIV/AIDS
Posted: September 4th, 2008, 7:58am EDT
Anadis announced today its commercialization of a new product, BioGard, intended to maintain gastrointestinal and immune system health.
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CDC report on new HIV infections in U.S. did not include data from...
Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
A CDC report released last month about new annual HIV infections in the U.S. did not include data from Puerto Rico, an omission that Hispanic HIV/AIDS advocates say could have widespread consequences ...
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Sri Lankan health official says strong family bonds, values...
Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
Supportive family values and strong family bonds, in addition to the practice of monogamy, have contributed to the low prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Sri Lanka, Health Care and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala De ...
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Debate needed over Aids shame, stigma
Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 11:19am EDT
HIV/Aids testing and treatment of the syndrome need more debate and a more sophisticated understanding, a seminar at the Institute of Security Studies heard on Wednesday.
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The Healthy Homo
Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 3:13am EDT
Despite increased awareness, education, and treatments, HIV is still the number one health concern in the gay community.
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Bon Jovi helps build homes for poor, AIDS patients
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
One of New Jersey's best-known rock 'n' rollers has teamed up with the state to provide affordable housing in the state's largest city.
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Legalising homosexuality would help gays: Ramadoss
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 6:22pm EDT
Bangalore, September 2: The move to legalise homosexuality is aimed at combating HIV-AIDS by enabling more gays to seek counselling and medical attention, Union Health and Family Welfare Anbumani Ramadoss said.
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A look at speakers for Tuesday's GOP Convention - AP
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 1:54pm EDT
Major speakers scheduled for Tuesday's session of the Republican National Convention: PRESIDENT BUSH: He's been here before, of course.
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NTELENCE™ (etravirine) Receives Marketing Authorisation In The ...
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 9:41am EDT
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 02 Sep 2008 - 2:00 PDT The European Medicines ...
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Dr calls for Pacific Island AIDS suffers to be isolated
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 4:50am EDT
A prominent medical professional is under fire for suggesting Pacific Islanders with AIDS should be isolated away from society.
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Changes in Causes of Death among HIV Positive Adults between 2000 and 2005
Posted: September 1st, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
By Ronald Baker, PhD Because HIV positive individuals are living longer due the success of HAART , they may experience a wider range of non-AIDS-related complications than in the pre-HAART era.
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Americans adopting HIV-positive kids from Ethiopia
Posted: September 1st, 2008, 1:48pm EDT
September 01, 2008 - 12:12 p.m. Solomon Henderson inherited just three things from his birth parents, who left him at an Ethiopian orphanage when he was 1 year old: a picture of Jesus, a plastic crucifix and ...
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AIDS Project Worcester marks 20 years of helping those with HIV/AIDS
Posted: September 1st, 2008, 8:22am EDT
Francine Coleman is 56 and has been living with HIV for 21 years. While she thanks God every day that her condition hasn't progressed to an AIDS diagnosis, she attributes both her health and happiness to AIDS ...
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IRIN/PlusNews Profiles Ethiopian Cafe That Provides No-Cost Condoms
Posted: September 1st, 2008, 12:10am EDT
Hayat Ahmed, 2003 Miss Ethiopia and owner of Bellissima, said that as the brand ambassador for "Sensation" condoms in the country, she "wanted to link business with a message for sexually active people." ...