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Today is World Aids Day. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 1.1 to 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV or aids and a quarter of that population are not aware they have it.
While concern about HIV/AIDS isn't what it used to be when it emerged in the 1980s, the virus is still on the move and not going away anytime soon.
Nearly 30 years after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognized a disease called AIDS -- acquired immune deficiency syndrome -- and its viral cause, known as HIV, medical advances have been much headway in battling the often deadly illness.
Tibotec Therapeutics is launching a new initiative to raise awareness of issues affecting women and people of color living with HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive campaign including local educational events, media outreach and a new Web site, www.TheGraceStudy.com.
HIV and AIDS are the same thing, right? Wrong. Many people have the common misconception that HIV and AIDS are one in the same. It is commonly known as HIV/AIDS. In fact, AIDS is a condition caused by the HIV virus.
World AIDS Day comes once a year, but local officials said HIV and AIDS remain a health concern every day. "It is still a real risk and a threat,'' said Debra Marcus, chief executive officer at Planned Parenthood of South Central New York.
SAN ANGELO, Texas —Bishop Michael Pfeifer of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo will celebrate a special Mass at noon today to commemorate World AIDS Day.Members of the San Angelo AIDS Foundation will attend the service at Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, 19 S. Oakes St.Special prayers for healing will be offered for those infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, known as HIV, or ...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Department of Health Secretary Everette James today reminded Pennsylvanians to be tested regularly for HIV – the virus that causes AIDS.
South African President Jacob Zuma, during his World AIDS Day speech, announced that South Africa would provide treatment for all HIV-positive children, a dramatic step forward for a country with the world's highest rate of people diagnosed as HIV positive.
Viral failure twice as common in patients with high viral loads given Epzicom when compared to those treated with TruvadaA study in the New England Journal of Medicine released on World AIDS Day reports that viral failure, the point at which medication can no longer suppress the HIV infection, was twice as likely and happened sooner among patients initiating anti-retroviral therapy with high ...
An HIV/AIDS awareness event, including a presentation and free, confidential oral HIV testing, will be held at Patrick Henry Community College on Thursday.
The United States, which is preparing to lift a ban on visits by foreigners infected with HIV, will host a global AIDS conference in 2012 as a sign of redoubled U.S. commitment to fight the pandemic, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.
Countries should phase out the use of stavudine, the most common AIDS drug, because of "long-term, irreversible" side effects in HIV patients including wasting and a nerve disorder, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
World AIDS Day 2009: A call to action. On this World AIDS Day, people around the globe are voicing their collective support for universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. With over 33.4 million people living with HIV worldwide, and approximately 25 million lives already lost since 1981, the need a preventative vaccine is critical. More than 97 percent of new HIV infections ...
HIV/AIDS is no longer the death sentence it once was, but as more people live longer with the disease, it is continuing to spread, especially among minority women, a local health expert said today.
Ten HIV/AIDS activists have been arrested at a protest outside Gracie Mansion, where the New York City mayor was hosting a World AIDS Day reception.
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