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04 Jun 2019

HIV patients more likely to develop heart diseases

In the statement, published in the Circulation journal, the researchers indicated that the heart disease risk among HIV patients occurs due to interactions between traditional risk factors, such as diet, lifestyle and tobacco use; and HIV-specific risk factors, such as a chronically activated immune system and inflammation characteristic of chronic HIV.

21 Nov 2017

Challenges remain for India in the fight against AIDS. Here are some of them

World AIDS Day is on December 1.

16 Sep 2017

9-year-old blood cancer patient tests positive for HIV post transfusion, probe ordered

The minister said the state government would bear all expenses for further treatment of the girl.

19 Aug 2017

Novel approach to track HIV infection found

During the course of infection, HIV fuses onto a target immune cell and delivers its capsid - a cone that holds the genetic material of the virus - into the cell's cytoplasm.

27 Jun 2017

Early antiretroviral therapy may lead to bone loss in patients with HIV

A recent study has found that early antiretroviral treatment (ART) at the time of diagnosis may lead greater bone loss compared with deferring ART.

HIV and AIDS Bill

22 Mar 2017

HIV and AIDS Bill that ensures equal rights to people passed in Rajya Sabha: All you need to know

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (Prevention) and Control) Bill, 2014, moved by Health Minister J P Nadda, was passed in the Upper House by a voice vote after it remained pending for more than three years.

22 Dec 2016

HIV patients are at higher risk of heart attack

Plaque build-up occurs 10 to 15 years earlier in HIV patients than in the uninfected population, the study said.

30 Nov 2016

Social stigma causing depression, suicide in people with HIV

According to the survey people diagnosed with HIV or AIDS are three times more likely to commit suicide than general population.

07 Oct 2016

HIV transmission: Patients diagnosed at advanced stages more likely to transmit it

HIV testing is important for everyone, and most important if done early to extend life, to prevent transmission, and to save on medical costs.

06 Oct 2016

HIV/AIDS: How can you reduce your risk of transmission?

HIV can be transmitted from an infected person to another through certain body fluids – blood, semen and pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, breastmilk.

Single drug dose

24 Feb 2016

Single drug dose can prevent early bone loss in HIV patients

The researchers assessed 343 individuals for eligibility, and 63 were selected and randomised to receive either ART and placebo, or ART and zoledronic acid.

03 Dec 2015

Living with HIV/AIDS: Ways to stay healthy and live longer!

Here's a list of things you can do to help you have a long, healthy life while protecting others

18 Oct 2015

New low-cost printer tracks HIV patients' health

US researchers have patented a low-cost printer that helps HIV patients living in low-resource settings track the health of their cells.

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