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An Alabama doctor known for being the first to demonstrate the value of viral-load testing in human immunodeficiency virus clinical practice has been installed as chair of the board of directors of the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA). Michael Saag, M.D., directs the UAB Center for AIDS Research and helped author U.S. guidelines for antiretroviral treatments.
Democratic Assemblyman John Pérez emerged as the winner last week after a bruising battle for leadership of the state Assembly, a fight that had no shortage of contestants. But as the state heads into another year of staggering budget deficits and difficult...
by Shashank Bengali SIRAKANO, Uganda - At age 45, after giving birth to 13 children in her village of thatch roofs and bare feet, Beatrice Adongo made a discovery that startled her: birth control. "I delivered all these children because I didn't know there was another way," said Adongo, who started on a free quarterly contraceptive injection last year. Surrounded by her weary-faced brood, her 21 ...
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - December 14, 2009) - The board of directors of the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF) elected John L. Gile as the new President, effective January 4, 2010. In his new role, Gile will lead the Foundation's work and plans for expansion in grant making and fundraising initiatives. John has more than 24 years of executive level experience in the non-profit ...
SIRAKANO, Uganda — At age 45, after giving birth to 13 children in her village of thatch roofs and bare feet, Beatrice Adongo made a discovery that startled her: birth control.
Funding and Support for HIV Prevention Research Must Continue NEW YORK, Dec.
A council of Thai university presidents denied a request from a transgender advocacy group to allow male students to cross-dress at graduation ceremonies.
The HTC Nexus One wins FCC approval with support for North American and T-Mobile's 1700 3G network.
A gay-porn actor died in Panama City, Fla., early Saturday morning after being Tasered by police and then choking on a bag of marijuana that he ingested.
Los Angeles gets a bad rap. It's assailed for being shallow and rarely acknowledged for its good heart. But Los Angeles has a huge heart - at the center of which is pulsating non-stop activism.
THE CHATHAMS - The second annual toy drive to help children suffering or affected by AIDS has been mounted by Chatham High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group.
BioWorld Today recently highlighted a new report published by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ( PhRMA ) that identifies 97 new drugs and vaccines in development to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS and related conditions.
DETROIT, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- African-American political leaders, union members, ministers and community activists are meeting Monday, December 14th to create and implement a strategy to combat the deadly HIV/AIDS virus in the African-American Community.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) ---- The number of new HIV/AIDS cases has set a record in North Dakota....
SAYRE — Only in its second year, the Guthrie HIV/AIDS Support Network’s Annual Chili Cook-off really took off this year, drawing several more entries to the contest and many, many more attendees to sample the results.
According to public health officials, some 3,500 African-American women in Chicago are living with HIV and AIDS, but of even greater concern is the rate of new infections. CBS station WBBM-TV found some African-American women who are infected are beginning to speak out, to battle the myths and misconceptions that keep so many vulnerable.
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