Articles related to "Hiv Prevention"
What are Microbicides?
Microbicide research is developing a new method of HIV prevention that will allow individuals to apply a gel, cream, or film prior to sexual activity.
microbicides • microbicide research • microbicide development • microbicide trials • hiv prevention research
Microbicide research is developing a new method of HIV prevention that will allow individuals to apply a gel, cream, or film prior to sexual activity.
microbicides • microbicide research • microbicide development • microbicide trials • hiv prevention research
HAART as HIV Prevention Technique
Recent studies have shown that providing HIV-positive individuals with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may slow the spread of HIV in the population.
highly active antiretroviral therapy • haart • hiv • aids • hiv prevention
Recent studies have shown that providing HIV-positive individuals with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may slow the spread of HIV in the population.
highly active antiretroviral therapy • haart • hiv • aids • hiv prevention
What Do You Know About AIDS? Part 2 of 3
Answers to last week's survey.
hiv • prevention • modes of transmission • human immunodeficiency virus • acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome
Answers to last week's survey.
hiv • prevention • modes of transmission • human immunodeficiency virus • acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome
20 Years of AIDS
Today an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 people in the United States are living with HIV infection, and another 320,000 people are living with AIDS. New infections, which peaked at over 150,000 in the mid-1980s, were reduced to an estimated 40,000 a year in the early 1990s. Since the beginning of the epidemic, well over one million Americans have been infected.
aids • hiv • epidemic • pandemic • safe sex
Today an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 people in the United States are living with HIV infection, and another 320,000 people are living with AIDS. New infections, which peaked at over 150,000 in the mid-1980s, were reduced to an estimated 40,000 a year in the early 1990s. Since the beginning of the epidemic, well over one million Americans have been infected.
aids • hiv • epidemic • pandemic • safe sex
HIV and Emotional Abuse Older Adults Experience
More than 11% of people over the age of 55 are now living with AIDS. Many of these individuals are psychologically abused by loved ones because of the HIV AIDS stigma.
hiv • emotional abuse • social support • hiv and • emotional health
More than 11% of people over the age of 55 are now living with AIDS. Many of these individuals are psychologically abused by loved ones because of the HIV AIDS stigma.
hiv • emotional abuse • social support • hiv and • emotional health
Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
Every year nearly half a million children under the age of fifteen are infected with HIV. Of these, ninety percent result from mother-to child transmission.
mother-to-child hiv transmission • hiv prevention • hiv breastfeeding • hiv/aids • hiv replacement feeding
Every year nearly half a million children under the age of fifteen are infected with HIV. Of these, ninety percent result from mother-to child transmission.
mother-to-child hiv transmission • hiv prevention • hiv breastfeeding • hiv/aids • hiv replacement feeding
Overview of HIV/AIDS in Zambia
In Zambia, one in every five adults is infected with HIV. In the last few years, this southern African country has worked to create policies to curb the epidemic.
hiv/aids in zambia • hiv testing • hiv treatment • hiv prevention • hiv education
In Zambia, one in every five adults is infected with HIV. In the last few years, this southern African country has worked to create policies to curb the epidemic.
hiv/aids in zambia • hiv testing • hiv treatment • hiv prevention • hiv education
The Future of AIDS
The lives of AIDS patients are hinging on new treatments, but preventing HIV infection is still a challenge. Here is a summary of recent developments.
hiv aids • hiv prevention • aids treatment • caraguard gel trial • united states hiv prevalence
The lives of AIDS patients are hinging on new treatments, but preventing HIV infection is still a challenge. Here is a summary of recent developments.
hiv aids • hiv prevention • aids treatment • caraguard gel trial • united states hiv prevalence
AIDS Work in Africa Not Focused on Actual Cause
Authorities in African countries need to demonstrate more leadership to undertaken analysis as first step towards building effective prevention strategies, says UNAIDS.
actual causes of hiv/aids in africa • united nations programme on hiv/aids (unaids) • multiple and concurrent sexual partnerships • hiv/aids prevalence • most-at-risk aids groups
Authorities in African countries need to demonstrate more leadership to undertaken analysis as first step towards building effective prevention strategies, says UNAIDS.
actual causes of hiv/aids in africa • united nations programme on hiv/aids (unaids) • multiple and concurrent sexual partnerships • hiv/aids prevalence • most-at-risk aids groups
Circumcision
New research points to circumcision as a preventative tool against HIV.
hiv • aids • circumcision • africa • national institute of health
New research points to circumcision as a preventative tool against HIV.
hiv • aids • circumcision • africa • national institute of health
HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Washington, DC
More than 15,000 people in the District of Columbia have HIV or AIDS, equal to 3 percent of the city's adult population. Older African American men are hardest hit.
hiv/aids epidemic washington dc • district of columbia hiv/aids • aids in the district of columbia • hiv/aids epidemic • aids is dc’s katrina
More than 15,000 people in the District of Columbia have HIV or AIDS, equal to 3 percent of the city's adult population. Older African American men are hardest hit.
hiv/aids epidemic washington dc • district of columbia hiv/aids • aids in the district of columbia • hiv/aids epidemic • aids is dc’s katrina
HIV/AIDS Funding in Malawi
Malawi receives funding for HIV programming from a number of sources around the world. These funders allow them to provide care, treatment, and education to citizens.
hiv malawi • malawi hiv funding • malawi national aids commission • the world bank • the global fund
Malawi receives funding for HIV programming from a number of sources around the world. These funders allow them to provide care, treatment, and education to citizens.
hiv malawi • malawi hiv funding • malawi national aids commission • the world bank • the global fund
Overview of PEPFAR Program
Started in 2003, PEPFAR provides $48 billion dollars over five years for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention services for 15 focus countries around the world.
pepfar • president's emergency plan for aids relief • us aids program • george w. bush • pepfar criticism
Started in 2003, PEPFAR provides $48 billion dollars over five years for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention services for 15 focus countries around the world.
pepfar • president's emergency plan for aids relief • us aids program • george w. bush • pepfar criticism
Natural History of HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus causes an infection that slowly leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. What happens along the way?
human immunodeficiency virus • hiv • acquired immune deficiency syndrome • aids • cd4 lymphocytes
The human immunodeficiency virus causes an infection that slowly leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. What happens along the way?
human immunodeficiency virus • hiv • acquired immune deficiency syndrome • aids • cd4 lymphocytes
Disability and AIDS
The disabled are often a forgotten population when it comes to HIV/AIDS education and initiatives.
hiv • aids • disability • education • poverty
The disabled are often a forgotten population when it comes to HIV/AIDS education and initiatives.
hiv • aids • disability • education • poverty
New AIDS Virus Strain Found
A new strain of HIV-1 has been discovered in Cameroon that could make detection and early treatment of HIV infected people more difficult.
aids • hiv-1 • hiv • siv • simian immunodeficiency virus
A new strain of HIV-1 has been discovered in Cameroon that could make detection and early treatment of HIV infected people more difficult.
aids • hiv-1 • hiv • siv • simian immunodeficiency virus
New Technology Prevents HIV Spead in Women
A new study reveals that a topical gel could stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to women.
hiv/aids • microbicide • women with aids • aids in africa • aids clinical trial
A new study reveals that a topical gel could stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to women.
hiv/aids • microbicide • women with aids • aids in africa • aids clinical trial
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
For almost 30 years, health officials have struggled to contain AIDS, which is now known to be the end result of HIV infection.
the course of hiv infection • the cause of aids • the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome • the course of human immunodeficiency virus infecti • the role of hiv in aids
For almost 30 years, health officials have struggled to contain AIDS, which is now known to be the end result of HIV infection.
the course of hiv infection • the cause of aids • the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome • the course of human immunodeficiency virus infecti • the role of hiv in aids
Asian Bitter Melon Uses, Nutrition, and Benefits
Commonly called Chinese bitter melon, this gourd is believed in Eastern cultures to have medical benefits. The vegetable is truly bitter and can be used in many recipes.
bitter melon • bitter gourd • karela • bitter cucumber • balsam pear
Commonly called Chinese bitter melon, this gourd is believed in Eastern cultures to have medical benefits. The vegetable is truly bitter and can be used in many recipes.
bitter melon • bitter gourd • karela • bitter cucumber • balsam pear
Harsh Suppression of On-Line Activists
Harsh regimes are imprisoning bloggers and website owners for protesting loss of civil rights. One owner lost his life. This oppression gains international condemnation.
civil rights movement • human rights • civil rights • legal rights • human-rights blog sites
Harsh regimes are imprisoning bloggers and website owners for protesting loss of civil rights. One owner lost his life. This oppression gains international condemnation.
civil rights movement • human rights • civil rights • legal rights • human-rights blog sites
Post-exposure Prophylaxis
Various treatment regimes are available to minimize the risks of infection after exposure to HIV, but the simplest solution is to always practise safer sex.
post-exposure prophylaxis pep • minimize risk hiv infection • treatment regime after hiv exposure • anti-retroviral drugs • safer sex practices
Various treatment regimes are available to minimize the risks of infection after exposure to HIV, but the simplest solution is to always practise safer sex.
post-exposure prophylaxis pep • minimize risk hiv infection • treatment regime after hiv exposure • anti-retroviral drugs • safer sex practices
STI and STD
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
California in Crisis
California faces a multibillion dollar budget deficit, its economy is reeling from one of the country's worst housing bubbles, and water shortages are at drought levels.
california • housing bubble • budget crisis • budget deficit • fiscal crisis
California faces a multibillion dollar budget deficit, its economy is reeling from one of the country's worst housing bubbles, and water shortages are at drought levels.
california • housing bubble • budget crisis • budget deficit • fiscal crisis
HIV Vaccinations
HIV is still one of the most feared diseases in the world and one of the biggest killers. Breakthroughs are being made, but real preventions and cures always seem far off
hiv • research • cure • vaccinations • thailand study september 2009
HIV is still one of the most feared diseases in the world and one of the biggest killers. Breakthroughs are being made, but real preventions and cures always seem far off
hiv • research • cure • vaccinations • thailand study september 2009
Taking Time off from Community Service
A young community leader burns out and how to help with that in our own children
community service • scholarships • burn-out
A young community leader burns out and how to help with that in our own children
community service • scholarships • burn-out
Medicine in the Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific knowledge, but sometimes new medical treatments were suggested by influential patients and not physicians.
medicine • age of enlightenment • lady mary wortley montagu • smallpox • medical treatments
The Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific knowledge, but sometimes new medical treatments were suggested by influential patients and not physicians.
medicine • age of enlightenment • lady mary wortley montagu • smallpox • medical treatments
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