Assam records 928 new HIV cases, says ASACS
Assam is categorised as a low HIV prevalence state with an estimated adult prevalence of 0.06 per cent, lower than the national prevalence of 0.26 per cent.
Nov 30, 2016, 18:55 PM IST
HIV: WHO's new guidance on self-testing ahead of World AIDS Day
HIV self-testing means people can use oral fluid or blood-finger-pricks to discover their status in a private and convenient setting.
Nov 29, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
Novel antiretroviral drugs to cut HIV sexual transmission risk
The new antiretroviral drug Dolutegravir -- known as integrase inhibitors -- can act much faster than earlier treatments in reducing the viral load in semen -- an area of the body considered to be a reservoir of the virus and where access for drugs is more difficult, the study said.
Nov 23, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
'Potent antibody neutralises nearly all HIV strains'
Identifying broadly neutralising antibodies against HIV has been difficult because the virus rapidly changes its surface proteins to evade recognition by the immune system.
Nov 16, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
Smoking may shorten lifespan of HIV patients more than the virus itself
A study led by an Indian researcher has shown that cigarette smoking substantially reduces the lifespan of people living with HIV, potentially even more than HIV itself.
Nov 03, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
HIV transmission: Patients diagnosed at advanced stages more likely to transmit it
HIV testing is important for everyone, and most important if done early to extend life, to prevent transmission, and to save on medical costs.
Oct 07, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
HIV/AIDS: How can you reduce your risk of transmission?
HIV can be transmitted from an infected person to another through certain body fluids – blood, semen and pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, breastmilk.
Oct 06, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
Breakthrough in HIV? Researchers may have found a possible cure for deadly infection
The research, being carried out by five of Britain's top universities with NHS support, is combining standard antiretroviral drugs with a drug that reactivates dormant HIV and a vaccine that induces the immune system to destroy the infected cells.
Oct 03, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
Why 1.1 mn HIV+ve Indians don't get drugs they need
In India, the drug cocktail is given to patients with a count of less than 350 CD4 cells per mm3 of blood -- CD4 cells are white blood cells, a count of which indicates the health of a person's immune system.
Sep 12, 2016, 13:42 PM IST
2,234 get HIV via blood transfusion; Govt claims ignorance
The information was made available by NACO when it replied to a right-to-information (RTI) request filed by activist Chetan Kothari earlier this year.
Sep 06, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
Here's why Prince Harry took HIV test Live on Facebook – Watch!
The test, which involved a pinprick and took about a minute, was broadcast live on the royal family's Facebook page.
Jul 15, 2016, 10:21 AM IST
Breakthrough in AIDS treatment? Austrian researchers find potential remedy for terrible immune disease!
The research is based on a substance known as resveratrol, that occurs naturally in grapes as a means of defence against fungi and bacteria.
Jul 12, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
AIDS deaths in India reduced by 55% since 2007: Nadda
India had recorded 1,48,309 deaths caused by AIDS in 2007, whereas, in 2015, the figure stood at just 67,600.
Jun 10, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
UN declaration backs India's policy on generic HIV/AIDS medicines
More than 80 percent of the antiretroviral drugs for treating HIV/AIDS are supplied by the Indian pharmaceutical industry and they have helped save millions of lives.
Jun 09, 2016, 12:28 PM IST
Mother Teresa: Controversies surrounding the 'Saint of the Gutters'
The issues of abortion to her beatification and sainthood, Mother Teresa's work and life has been subjected to intense scrutiny, judgement and criticism.
Mar 15, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
Disposable biochip for simpler, affordable HIV diagnosis
There are about 50 microliters in a drop of blood.
Mar 14, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
International Women's Day: Top 6 health issues every woman must know!
Here are five major health issues affecting women and that need to be tackled.
Mar 08, 2016, 03:49 AM IST
Beware! Dating sites helping spread HIV
According to a new study, more than 60% of gay and bisexual men diagnosed with HIV reported meeting sexual partners online in the preceding year.
Feb 29, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
How Charlie Sheen's revelation helped raise HIV awareness!
Google searches for information about HIV hit a record high in the US after Charlie Sheen announced that he is a HIV-positive.
Feb 24, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Living with HIV/AIDS: Ways to stay healthy and live longer!
Here's a list of things you can do to help you have a long, healthy life while protecting others
Dec 04, 2015, 00:11 AM IST
