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Liver immune cells contain inert HIV and are unlikely to reproduce infection, study reveals

In a proof-of-principle study, researchers at Johns Hopkins revealed that certain immune system cells found in the human liver, called liver macrophages, contain only inert HIV and aren't likely to reproduce infection on their own in HIV-infected people on long-term antiretroviral therapy.

30 Nov 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Reading the tea leaves in blue wave’s wake

This week, "What the Health?" panelists discuss, among other things, how the House Democrats' leadership battle could affect the congressional health policy agenda.

29 Nov 2018

Controversial gene editing of embryos stopped by the Chinese authorities

The Chinese government has stopped the gene editing works of Professor He Jiankui calling it unlawful and unethical. Notably Professor Jiankui had recently claimed to have produced the world’s first pair of twins who have their genetic codes edited so that they would never be infected with HIV.

29 Nov 2018

HIV targets achieved by United Kingdom, says report

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAids) target for 2020 is 90-90-90 which means 90 percent people with HIV would be diagnosed, 90 percent of those diagnosed would receive anti-HIV or anti-retroviral treatment and 90 percent of those treated with antiretroviral drugs would achieve suppression of their viral load so that they cannot transmit the infection to others.

29 Nov 2018

ECDC and WHO release latest data on HIV epidemic in the European Region

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the WHO Regional Office for Europe release the latest data on the HIV epidemic in the European Region, marking the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day.

29 Nov 2018

MGH researchers use advanced imaging technology to measure magnetite levels in the brain

Investigators at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital have used magnetoencephalography - a technology that measures brain activity by detecting the weak magnetic fields produced by the brain's normal electrical currents - to measure levels of the iron-based mineral called magnetite in the human brain.

28 Nov 2018

HIV epidemic raging across Europe finds report

A new report has found that there is an HIV epidemic across Europe especially in Eastern Europe. The new diagnoses rose in 2017 the report said but the speed of rise has slowed.

28 Nov 2018

Study reveals direct link between stigma and cognitive performance in people with HIV

A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention.

27 Nov 2018

Project ECHO: A telementoring project launched in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to fight diabetes

In areas of Washington, D.C. and Maryland the prevalence of diabetes is as high as 15 percent in adults. This, coupled with long waitlists at endocrinologist offices, helped to fuel the idea that primary care physicians with advanced training in diabetes could effectively care for complex patients living with diabetes.

27 Nov 2018

BIO issues statement on proposed changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement regarding today's proposed changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans.

26 Nov 2018

Scripps Research scientists reveal potential new approach to design HIV vaccines

A new candidate HIV vaccine from Scripps Research surmounts technical hurdles that stymied previous vaccine efforts, and stimulates a powerful anti-HIV antibody response in animal tests.

26 Nov 2018

Researchers attempt to create world's first genetically edited babies

The researchers have used CRISPR to edit the genes of IVF embryos in a controversial attempt to create offspring that are resistant to disease.

26 Nov 2018

Breakthrough Alzheimer's discovery

A new study has found that the neurons in the brain can alter their genetic make-up unlike other cells of the body which remain constant.

22 Nov 2018

Myriad biological, societal factors that impact CKD severity for children of African descent

Myriad biological and societal factors can impact the occurrence and accelerate progression of chronic kidney disease for children of African descent - including preterm birth, exposure to toxins during gestation and lower socioeconomic status - and can complicate these children's access to effective treatments, according to an invited commentary published in the November 2018 edition of American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

21 Nov 2018

Vanderbilt researchers isolate antibody that can neutralize West Nile virus

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and colleagues have isolated a human monoclonal antibody that can "neutralize" the West Nile virus and potentially prevent a leading cause of viral encephalitis (brain inflammation) in the United States.

21 Nov 2018

First modeling system developed for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines

A team of scientists at Boston Children's Hospital has developed the first modeling system for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines -- outside the body. The practical, cost-effective new platform, using all human components, is expected to accelerate and de-risk the development, assessment and selection of vaccines.

20 Nov 2018

HIV News and Research

Liver immune cells contain inert HIV and are unlikely to reproduce infection, study reveals

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Reading the tea leaves in blue wave’s wake

Controversial gene editing of embryos stopped by the Chinese authorities

HIV targets achieved by United Kingdom, says report

ECDC and WHO release latest data on HIV epidemic in the European Region

MGH researchers use advanced imaging technology to measure magnetite levels in the brain

HIV epidemic raging across Europe finds report

Study reveals direct link between stigma and cognitive performance in people with HIV

Project ECHO: A telementoring project launched in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to fight diabetes

BIO issues statement on proposed changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans

Scripps Research scientists reveal potential new approach to design HIV vaccines

Researchers attempt to create world's first genetically edited babies

Breakthrough Alzheimer's discovery

Myriad biological, societal factors that impact CKD severity for children of African descent

Vanderbilt researchers isolate antibody that can neutralize West Nile virus

First modeling system developed for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines

Routine HCV testing in correctional facilities can best identify and treat disease, say researchers

AHF commends the passage of global AIDS funding in the House, calls for swift approval

Individuals identified as lesbian, gay more likely to misuse opioids than heterosexual

Reducing cellular proliferation could help deplete HIV reservoir and lead to a functional cure

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