Fourth Patient Seemingly Cured of HIV Through Wild Coincidence
The media continues the one-handed count of patients that seem to be cured of HIV as a man has stayed in remission for 17 months.
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Botswana Cuts HIV Transmission Rates to Children from 40% to 1% in 'Groundbreaking Achievement'
Over 23 years of work, the country, which still struggles to contain the HIV epidemic, has nevertheless eliminated it among children.
Third Case of HIV Being Cured Confirmed 10 Years After Treatment of the 'Dí¼sseldorf Patient'
The Dí¼sseldorf Patient received stem cells used to treat leukemia in 2013 and has shown persistent suppression of HIV-1 ever since
Overdose Prevention Vending Machine Has Stopped Hundreds of Deaths from Fentanyl in Cincinnati
Taking place in Hamilton County, Cincinnati, the machine is credited for a reduction in drug overdose deaths and HIV incidence.
Scientists Discover Potential HIV Cure that Eliminates Disease from Cells Using CRISPR-Cas Gene Editing
A new study has unveiled a likely future cure for HIV which uses molecular scissors to ‘cut out' HIV DNA from infected cells.
First Human HIV Vaccine Trial in 7 Years
This vaccine study involving 5,400 men and women infected with HIV, is the first human trial since the RV144 study in Thailand 7 years ago.
50% Success in HIV Vaccine Tests Leads to Human Trials
Human trials are now underway in the U.S., Africa and Asia for a new vaccine that completely prevented HIV in half the test subjects.
For First Time Ever, Scientists Have Cured Living Creatures of HIV and Eliminated Virus From DNA Entirely
A trailblazing team of researchers has eliminated all traces of HIV from living mice – and they will soon begin clinical trials on humans.
Largest Ever Pharmaceutical Donation Will Help Prevent HIV in Over 200,000 Uninsured Patients Free of Charge
The initiative, which will be running until 2030, is being called the largest ever pharmaceutical donation of its kind in the United States.
World's Second Person Cured of HIV: 40-Year-old Man is Confirmed to Be 30 Months Virus-Free
A follow-up study on "The London Patient" confirms that he has indeed been cured of HIV since undergoing an experimental treatment several years ago.
Uganda Joins African Nations Using Drones to Deliver Life Saving Medical Supplies to More Than 22 Million People
Tackling high HIV prevalence on the islands of Lake Victoria, Uganda health authorities are using medical drones to deliver.
First Human Trial of HIV Vaccine Produced Immune Response in 97% of Volunteers
A phase 1 clinical trial by IAVI of an experimental mRNA-based vaccine primed the immune system using in order to prevent HIV.
Woman Becomes 'Natural Suppressor' of HIV as Her Body Completely Clears the Disease - Doctors Find Only Antibodies
A remarkable 30-year old Argentinian woman was cured of HIV by her own immune systems, doctors say after 8 years with no viral detection.
Rapper Turns "Drug Den" into Popup HIV Testing Clinic
Dozens of Atlanta residents were able to stop by the "Pink Trap House" last weekend to get tested for HIV and celebrate the 4th of July.
South African Child 'Virtually Cured' of HIV After 1 Year of Treatment
The child has only received one year of anti-HIV therapy in his life - and now, eight years later, he is "virtually cured".
Indian Parliament Passes Landmark Equal Rights HIV Bill
This new law is the first piece of affirmative HIV/AIDS legislation to be passed in South Asia.
Chinese Colleges Add Anonymous HIV Test Kits to Campus Vending Machines
Since the virus is still stigmatized in China, the kits are being hailed as an innovative way to curb infection rates amongst students and youngsters.
Scientists Have Just Created a "Super-Antibody" That Can Kill 99% of HIV
These super antibodies - which had a 99% success rate - are an "exciting breakthrough" for immunizing humans against HIV in the future.
HIV Vaccine Inspires Hope After 'Promising' Results in Human Trials
The treatment was shown to evoke an anti-HIV immune response in all of the healthy patients who received the treatment.
New Study of 1,000 Couples Shows HIV Drug Treatment Has Eliminated All Risk of Transmitting HIV Infection
This exciting new study shows that HIV-positive people on antiretroviral therapy have "zero" chances of infecting their partners.
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