Two French scientists who discovered the human immunodeficiency virus and a German who identified human papilloma virus as the cause of cervical cancer were awarded the 2008 Nobel prize for medicine or physiology on Monday. Reuters Health Information
Many HIV vaccine efficacy trial volunteers report negative social consequences due to participation in the study, according to a report in the November 1st issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. Reuters Health Information
HIV infection in prospective fathers does not seem to affect the assisted reproduction process or embryo development, according to Spanish researchers. Reuters Health Information
Syringe dispensing machines and mobile vans are promising modalities of needle syringe programs. Their anonymous and confidential approaches make services attractive, accessible and acceptable. Harm Reduction Journal
Infants can be born with HIV infection even if the mother tests negative during pregnancy, the results of a brief report show. Reuters Health Information
The 3 year of studies of fixed-dose TDF/FTC suggest that this combination + EFV demonstrates superior durability of VL suppression and improved safety/morphologic profiles compared with ZDV/3TC + EFV. JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
