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"Genetic Switch” Controls HIV Replication Enabling Potential Vaccine Generation

Highlights There is an urgent need for a safe and effective vaccine for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Live-attenuated virus vaccines pose a risk of becoming full-blown patho...

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Cervical Cancer Prevention:Guideline on HPV Vaccination Issued

Cervical Cancer Prevention:Guideline on HPV Vaccination Issued

Highlights The lesser developed countries face a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has issued the first clinical practic...

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New Screening System to Identify Potential Drug Targets and Treatment for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

New Screening System to Identify Potential Drug Targets and Treatment for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Highlights: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections are most commonly responsible for sexually transmitted infections. A drug screening system using genetic engineering was de...

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Syphilis Risk, Mostly Among Gay Men Increased By HIV Treatment

Syphilis Risk, Mostly Among Gay Men Increased By HIV Treatment

Highlights A rapid increase in the outbreak of infectious syphilis among men who have sex with men has been seen recently. Most of these men are taking highly active antiretrovira...

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Certain Vaginal Bacteria Found to Increase Risk of HIV Infection

Certain Vaginal Bacteria Found to Increase Risk of HIV Infection

Highlights: Specific bacteria present in the vagina may play a role in sexual transmission of HIV, finds a study from Ragon Institute. A diverse group of vaginal bacte...

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HIV Self-Test Kits Encourage Testing Among Male Partners

HIV Self-Test Kits Encourage Testing Among Male Partners

Highlights Low use of testing services in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly by men, is one of the key barriers for HIV prevention. New study states that giving women HIV self-tests...

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HIV Infection Risk Can Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Medicated Vaginal Rings

HIV Infection Risk Can Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Medicated Vaginal Rings

Women account for nearly 60% of adults with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa despite advances in preventing HIV Vaginal rings are flexible products that fit high up inside the...

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Green Tea Effective Against Herpes

Green Tea Effective Against Herpes

Green tea that contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been shown to be effective against Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). HSV-1 and HSV-2 virions when exposed to EGCG were destroyed. ...

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January is the Cervical Health Awareness Month

January is the Cervical Health Awareness Month

The United States Congress along with the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) have recognized " January " as the "National Cervical Health Awareness Month" to stress the importance o...

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Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea Leaves No Cure in Sight

Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea Leaves No Cure in Sight

The rise of 'super-gonorrhea' - antibiotic resistant mutant, is alarming doctors in the UK with Dame Sally Davis, England's Chief Medical Officer issuing a statement to all doctors and ph...

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World AIDS Day 2015: “Getting to Zero”

World AIDS Day 2015: “Getting to Zero”

AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Globally, December 1st is marked as the World AIDS Day and the theme has been “Getting to zero” sinc...

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HIV Prevention Pill Truvada Prevents Transmission of Infection

HIV Prevention Pill Truvada Prevents Transmission of Infection

Truvada, an anti-HIV pill, is approved by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) for use in healthy individuals at a high risk of getting infected with HIV. The Human Immunodefici...

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World Contraception Day 2015

World Contraception Day 2015

What is Contraception? There are a number of methods of contraception ranging from male and female condoms to hormonal pills, contraceptive implants, injections and intrauterine devices. ...

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It's Not the End of the Road for HIV Patients

It's Not the End of the Road for HIV Patients

An inspiring story was recently published on India HIV/AIDS Alliance blog, about an HIV patient who has dealt with the condition and not allowed the disease to dominate his life. ...

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Observing Global Female Condom Day in India

Observing Global Female Condom Day in India

In view of curbing venereal diseases, especially among communities facing high risk of contracting AIDS, HIV or STIs, an initiative to educate, address and promote safe sex was highlighted...

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