Tag: HIV
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Infographic – HIV Infections Fall in Africa. Rise in Mideast, Europe
The number of new infections from the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV declined worldwide last year and over the past decade, with the sharpest declines in sub-Saharan Africa.
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One-Time Crispr HIV Therapy Given Fast-Track Status
A treatment for HIV taken just once, using the genome-editing technology Crispr, is receiving fast-track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Infographic – Higher HIV Burden for Women, Girls in Africa
The data show falling numbers of young men and women in sub-Saharan Africa with new HIV infections since 2010, but the percentage of infected women and girls also rising over that time.
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Trial Shows Antibody Neutralizes, Reduces HIV Virus
Results from a clinical trial show an experimental one-time antibody therapy, even at low doses, lowers levels of HIV virus in people living with the disease.
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Roche, Global Fund to Build Local Diagnostic Processes
The medical products company Roche is partnering with the Global Fund to develop systems and processes for disease diagnostics in low-resource regions.
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Clinical Trial Underway for One-Time Crispr HIV Treatment
A clinical trial is underway assessing a therapy for HIV infections that aims to eradicate the virus with one dose of the gene-editing technique Crispr.
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FDA Okays One-Time HIV Treatment Clinical Trial
A company developing a one-time treatment for HIV infections using the gene-editing technique Crispr says it received FDA clearance to begin a clinical trial.
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Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant
A biotechnology company received a foundation grant for an implanted device to prevent HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy in women.
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Cancer Immunotherapy Adapted for HIV
A biotechnology company is adapting and licensing its immunotherapy process, originally designed for cancer, as a cure for HIV infections.
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Monthly HIV Drug Combo Approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration approved a drug regimen given once a month to control HIV infections, to replace daily antiretroviral medications.