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New sex-superbug may be worse than AIDS

A new, so-called “sex superbug” is causing concern among the medical community after two new cases have reportedly been found in Hawaii.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 2 comments

Danish scientists: Cure for HIV could be only months away

Danish scientists, whose research is considered among the most advanced and swiftly moving in the world, believe they could be only months away from completely curing HIV.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 4 comments

Illegal tattooists pose hepatitis risk

Council leaders in the U.K. have issued a warning over illegal tattoo parlors due to the risks of infections, including HIV and hepatitis.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Health experts continue to debate on safety of self-diagnosing

San Diego - Access to a medical physician isn't always within the realm of possibility. At certain times, individuals may want to know what their blood type is, if they're missing certain vitamins in their diet or even if they have diabetes.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 4 comments

HIV may be older than previously thought

Viruses similar to HIV in humans were present in non-human primates in Africa at least 5 million years ago, according to a new study.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Re-used insulin pens trigger HIV risk

New York - A Buffalo hospital has been found to have used insulin pens multiple times, although they are intended for single use. This discovery has caused an HIV health scare due to the transmission of blood between patients.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Inactivated HIV may be active against virulent HIV

Scientists have found that injecting heat-inactivated HIV can awaken immune protection in some patients against the HIV virus.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Illegal HIV kits on sale in the U.K.

In the U.K., as with many other countries, it is illegal to sell HIV home testing kits that offer on-the-spot results. However, a report has shown that many such kits are in fact on sale.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

HIV drug may be effective against MRSA

Researchers have found that a current HIV drug called maraviroc could be a potential therapy for Staphylococcus aureus, a pathogen linked to hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year as well as being a common hospital ‘superbug’.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Obama administration launch plan to tackle AIDS

The Obama administration has set-out a road map designed to halt the global spread of AIDS. This is based upon treating people sooner and other preventative measures.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

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Photo courtesy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates meets with young men who have been circumcised or will be circumcised at the Bophelo Pele Male Circumcision Clinic in Orange Farm, South Africa. Gates says circumcision is an important step in AIDS prevention.

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