Supreme Court directs AIIMS to examine poor woman with HIV seeking abortion
The Supreme Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to set up a board to examine the medical condition of a poor woman suffering from HIV who is seeking medical termination of pregnancy after being sexually assaulted.
May 03, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Cure for HIV/AIDS coming soon? Gene editing eliminates HIV infection in mice
The study by researchers at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh boosts the confidence of scientists to eliminate the AIDS virus infection in humans.
May 02, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Fight against HIV/AIDS: India's first free condom store launched – This is how you can order from #FreeCondomStore
On its 10th anniversary, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) launched India's first 'Free Condom Store', under which individuals, NGOs, government, private institutions and community-based organisations can order as many condoms as they want.
Apr 28, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Ensure adequate treatment to HIV+ man, Delhi HC tells Centre
The 26-year-old father of two kids, who has challenged the termination of his service at a private city hospital, was thrown out of his job for over a year now.
Apr 27, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
In a first, scientists identify treatment-resistant 'HIV reservoir' cells
HIV cure research to date has focused on clearing the virus from T cells, a type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system, researchers said.
Apr 18, 2017, 21:15 PM IST
Our ancestors may have been responsible for the disappearance of HIV-type virus 11 million years ago!
Retroviruses, a class of viruses that include the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are abundant in nature and can leave lasting traces of their existence if they infect cells of the germ line.
Apr 16, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Parliament passes HIV/AIDS Bill
The bill prohibits any kind of discrimination against such people on ground of treatment, employment and workplace.
Apr 12, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
New technique makes cells resistant to HIV
This success led the researchers to test the same technique against HIV. To infect a person, all strains of HIV need to bind with a cell surface receptor called CD4.
Apr 12, 2017, 00:14 AM IST
Cipla gets USFDA nod for generic HIV drug
Cipla has received approval from the US health regulator for its generic Abacavir and Lamivudine tablets used for treatment of HIV infection.
Apr 04, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
Scientists find a new way to zoom in on AIDS virus hideout
Scientists have found a way to pinpoint elusive white blood cells which will provide a hideout for the AIDS virus in people taking anti-HIV drugs.
Mar 16, 2017, 00:47 AM IST
Is it possible to detect lingering HIV in the brain? MRI scans can do it, say scientists!
The team looked at data from 146 HIV patients who were investigated for cognitive problems between 2011 and 2015.
Mar 14, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
Children living with HIV write letter to PM Modi after India runs out of life-saving drugs
Lopinavir syrup, the children-friendly HIV drug, has vanished from Indian markets.
Mar 06, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Successful heart surgery performed on HIV patient for the first time in China!
The centre's AIDS Diagnosis and Treatment Centre has dedicated itself to addressing this difficulty for the past seven years.
Feb 09, 2017, 21:59 PM IST
China to help combat AIDS virus with traditional Chinese medicine
The TCM push aligns with a recent effort by the government to make the practice a priority for both development and publicity.
Feb 06, 2017, 21:39 PM IST
Mediterranean diet capable of helping those suffering from diabetes and HIV, says study
The study was designed to evaluate whether helping people get medically appropriate, comprehensive nutrition would improve their health.
Jan 26, 2017, 21:20 PM IST
HIV treatment may make patients susceptible to syphilis: Study
All the gay/bisexual men who consume antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection may be unknowingly boosting their susceptibility to the bacteria responsible for syphilis.
Jan 22, 2017, 11:23 AM IST
How old is the AIDS virus? Scientists say half a billion years!
As per the research, retroviruses have ancient marine origins, having been with their animal hosts through the evolutionary transition from sea to land.
Elusive structure of HIV machinery cracked
HIV is a clever virus and has learned to evade even some of the best drugs on the market.
Jan 06, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Blocking 'Type-I interferon' protein may help combat HIV
A new study has found that blocking a protein may help combat HIV.
Dec 24, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
HIV patients are at higher risk of heart attack
Plaque build-up occurs 10 to 15 years earlier in HIV patients than in the uninfected population, the study said.
Dec 22, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
