HIV Patient Who Harbored SARS-CoV-2 For Nine Months Developed At Least 21 Mutations of the Virus

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.01.2022 00:13 AM

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has developed into 21 mutations while in the body of a South African woman with HIV for nine months. She became infected with COVID-19 after a few weeks following her HIV medication course.

Novel 'Kick-And-Kill' Strategy Activates Hiding HIV-Infected Cells So Immune Cells Can Destroy It

01.18.2022 21:31 PM

A team of scientists proposes a novel cure for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by activating the hiding virus so natural killer cells can destroy them.

3 Most Deadly Diseases That Claim Many Lives

12.24.2021 19:00 PM

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, humans have been combating viruses in which, for some of them, vaccines, as well as antiviral medications have enabled us to control the spread of infections widely.

HIV Prevention: Apretude, the First Injectable Drug That Can Replace Daily Pill Now FDA Approved

12.23.2021 00:32 AM

The FDA announced its approval of the first injectable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention treatment called Apretude for use in at-risk individuals both adults and children.

HIV is Now a Treatable, Preventable Disease; Medical Breakthrough Worth Celebrating this World Aids Day

11.30.2021 22:38 PM

Reports show "in just half a lifetime," modern science has transformed HIV which is considered one of the most terrifying diseases in human history, into a "treatable and preventable condition."

Woman from Argentina Mysteriously Cured of HIV; Studies Suggests Strong T Cells of Immunity Responsible for Healing

11.17.2021 07:18 AM

A new study confirmed that an Argentine woman was cured of HIV through the immune system of her body. The mysterious healing took place without any treatment or stem cell transplants relayed to the patient.

Syphilis in Delaware County Has Reached Highest Reported Cases in 20 Years; Health Department Urges People to Get Tested

10.08.2021 00:13 AM

Health officials in Delaware County have recommended pregnant, and people who recently tested positive for another sexually transmitted infection receive testing for syphilis as cases continue to increase in the county.

Ebola and HIV Antiviral Drug Found in Genes of Monkeys and Mice

10.02.2021 05:51 AM

Researchers form the University of Utah and Rockefeller University discovered a gene variant found in New World Monkeys and Mice that prevents viruses such as Ebola and HIV from escaping infected cells and spreading throughout the human body.

Uganda Drones Answer the Calls for HIV Medication, Sending ARV to Over 70 Communities

05.11.2021 07:14 AM

Uganda uses medical drones as a solution to combat HIV, especially in remote districts. The new HIV fighters are now in place to deliver more medicinal supplies, helping to lessen the HIV prevalence rate.

Mother-to-Infant HIV Transmission: Researchers Find Hints to Eliminate the Virus in Babies

05.02.2021 22:41 PM

Researchers found an essential clue as to why some mother-to-infant HIV transmission occurs in some cases. This also provides treatment clues to eliminate the said infection in infants.

Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Stopped Due to HIV Diagnostic Complication

12.15.2020 10:55 AM

Participants in the Australian COVID-19 vaccine phase 1 trial received ‘false positive’ HIV tests.

Certain COVID-19 Vaccines May Leave People More Vulnerable to HIV, Experts Warn

10.22.2020 14:00 PM

Certain experimental COVID-19 vaccines could lead to an increased risk of HIV infection in vulnerable populations.

An Injectable Drug Can Block HIV From Entering Cells

08.23.2020 07:30 AM

A team of scientists led by the University of Utah has developed a new injectable drug that can reportedly block HIV from entering cells.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Fights Conflict With 40-Year Restriction on Blood Donation

08.22.2020 08:40 AM

The call for convalescent plasma donation to possibly treat COVID-19 comes into focus on what others call a discriminatory blood and plasma donation practices. A federal restriction four decades ago has prevented people with HIV to donate blood or plasma.

First HIV Patient Cured Without Surgery Has Gone Into Long-Term Remission, Boosts Hope for Millions of People

07.08.2020 07:06 AM

A 34-year-old man from Brail was prescribed a multi-drug cocktail of AIDS medicines under a 48-week course of treatment and has successfully gone int long-term remission without surgery.

New HIV Research Reveals Breakthrough 'Paradigm Shift' on How the Virus' RNA Works

04.27.2020 02:12 AM

Researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County have discovered a paradigm shift in HIV's RNA virus, allowing them to understand the disease better. The findings of their study also allow the formulation of better drugs that target the disease. Click the link above to learn more.

HIV and Antiviral Drugs Have Side-Effects on Coronavirus Patients and Do Not Cure Them, Scientists Say

04.25.2020 00:12 AM

Chinese patients were given HIV and antiviral drugs but has shown no effects on them, but instead suffered side-effects including diarrhea

Double Pandemic: Black Americans Face Two Deadly Viruses Hitting At Once

04.13.2020 06:10 AM

It is a double pandemic for Black Americans as they are more likely to die with HIV/AIDS and coronavirus.

COVID-19 Can Be up to 1,000 Times as Strong as SARS, Scientists in Europe and China Say

03.22.2020 06:52 AM

COVID-19 has a mutation similar to HIV which means, its capability to bind with human cells can be, according to a new study by a group of scientists in Europe and China, up to "1000 times as strong as the other known virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome.

Less Pills, More Convenience: Patients to Receive Once-a-Month HIV Treatment

03.07.2020 09:37 AM

In an article Science News posted on its website, it was indicated that "the results of two phase III clinical tests recommend that a monthly shot of antiretroviral drugs works" just as effective as the pills taken every day.

HIV Vaccine Could Be Available in 2021, Expert Says

01.02.2020 07:58 AM

By 2021, experts are positive that they can introduce a vaccine for HIV. Experts are optimistic about the trials for an HIV vaccine as it is possible that it is an effective one and could be available as early as 2021.