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The origin of the HIV-AIDS epidemic century
The origin of AIDS and HIV has hurt scientists since the first cases were discovered in the early 80s of the last century.
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Looking for a radical cure for HIV / AIDS?
Scientists at the University of California have figured out how some HIV-infected cells become latent and escape the detection of immune mechanisms.
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Every winter there is a phenomenon of skin itching due to these causes
Itching and tingling throughout the body is one of the common symptoms of winter.
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Gene therapy uses hematopoietic stem cells in the treatment of HIV / AIDS
Researchers at the University of California (UCLA) in the US have published a study that said a gene therapy using stem cells of hematopoietic patients could extend prot…
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ARV drugs block HIV / AIDS infection
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just announced that the antiretroviral (ARV) drug is able to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
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How is HIV spread all over the world?
In the 80s and 90s of the twentieth century, HIV-infected patients are expected to die soon. Therefore, they quit their jobs, withdrew their pensions and tried to enjoy…
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For the first time cured brain degeneration by ... HIV virus
For the first time in history, doctors have done what seemed to be impossible to treat fatal degenerative brain disease with genetic modification therapy.
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Detection of drugs that prevent HIV from reproducing in cells
On October 17, scientists at Scripps Research Institute in Florida, USA, said they found a new HIV drug called didehydro-Cortistatin A (dCA).
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Breakthrough: Detecting antibodies can kill 99% of the HIV virus strain
The scientific community was surprised to find an antibody that could help kill 99% of HIV viruses, opening a new direction for medicine.
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New research on beverages helps HIV-infected patients live longer
The study conducted data analysis of 1,028 patients with HIV infection and hepatitis C for 5 years in France, of which 1/4 patients drink at least 3 cups of coffee a day.
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Detection of cows capable of combating HIV
Scientists found that cows injected with HIV protein developed an immune response for several weeks. Four cows when tested quickly produced bNAbs after 35 to 50 days.
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The third case of HIV infection is cured in the world
At the end of the course, the test results show the amount of HIV in the child's blood from the level
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What attention should be paid to treatment with anti-HIV drugs?
Antiretroviral therapy is mainly outpatient and is indicated when the patient has clinical criteria, and / or tests and proves to be ready for treatment.
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HIV exposure and treatment
Occupational HIV exposure of health-care providers is quite common, but not all exposures lead to infection. This is the risk that every health worker must face.