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Sensitive Testing Reveals Drug-resistant HIV With Possible Consequences For Treatment
Drug-resistant HIV at levels too low to be detected by standard tests is not unusual and may contribute to treatment failure, according to new research.
Science Daily – Jul 30, 2008 9:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Drug-resistant HIV at levels too low to be detected by standard tests is not unusual and may contribute to treatment failure, according to new research.
Science Daily – Jul 30, 2008 9:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
South African Epidemic Of Schoolboy Sexual Abuse
By the age of 18 years, two in every five South African schoolboys report being forced to have sex, mostly by female perpetrators. A new study, reported in BioMed Central's open access journal International Journal for Equity in Health, reveals the shocking truth about endemic sexual abuse of m ... more »
Science Daily – Jul 30, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
By the age of 18 years, two in every five South African schoolboys report being forced to have sex, mostly by female perpetrators. A new study, reported in BioMed Central's open access journal International Journal for Equity in Health, reveals the shocking truth about endemic sexual abuse of m ... more »
Science Daily – Jul 30, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Deportation Linked To Higher Risk Of HIV Infection In Male Injection Drug Users
Male injection drug users deported from the United States to Tijuana have fourfold higher odds of HIV infection compared to those living in Tijuana who were not deported there, according to a study to be presented at the International AIDS Conference on Aug. 5, 2008 in Mexico City.
Science Daily – Jul 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Male injection drug users deported from the United States to Tijuana have fourfold higher odds of HIV infection compared to those living in Tijuana who were not deported there, according to a study to be presented at the International AIDS Conference on Aug. 5, 2008 in Mexico City.
Science Daily – Jul 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Anti-HIV Therapy Boosts Life Expectancy More Than 13 Years
HIV patients taking a cocktail of drugs called combination antiretroviral therapy have seen a 13-year boost in life expectancy, according to a new study. Improved survival has led to a nearly 40 percent drop in AIDS deaths among 43,355 HIV-positive study participants in Europe and North America, bol ... more »
Science Daily – Jul 28, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
HIV patients taking a cocktail of drugs called combination antiretroviral therapy have seen a 13-year boost in life expectancy, according to a new study. Improved survival has led to a nearly 40 percent drop in AIDS deaths among 43,355 HIV-positive study participants in Europe and North America, bol ... more »
Science Daily – Jul 28, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
FDA, CDC back Gardasil shot as safe
Merck & Co’s Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said after reviewing thousands of reports.
MSNBC.com – Jul 23, 2008 3:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
Merck & Co’s Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said after reviewing thousands of reports.
MSNBC.com – Jul 23, 2008 3:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
Viagra may revive women on depression drugsViagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills.
MSNBC.com – Jul 22, 2008 11:38 PM [GMT] – comment?
Sexploration: Pregnant sex brings thrills, fearsAngelina Jolie says she loves having sex while pregnant. But for others it can be fraught with apprehension, complex emotions and logistical challenges.
MSNBC.com – Jul 20, 2008 4:55 PM [GMT] – comment?
Regular chlamydia tests urged for young people
Young sexually active people should get themselves tested annually for the infection chlamydia and again every time they change partner, the Health Protection Agency said.
MSNBC.com – Jul 16, 2008 3:13 PM [GMT] – comment?
Young sexually active people should get themselves tested annually for the infection chlamydia and again every time they change partner, the Health Protection Agency said.
MSNBC.com – Jul 16, 2008 3:13 PM [GMT] – comment?
Sex gets better with age, study saysMore 70-year-olds are having good sex more often, Swedish researchers said on Tuesday in a finding bound to bring a smile to many an aging baby boomer.
MSNBC.com – Jul 8, 2008 11:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
Potential herpes cure flushes out virus
U.S. researchers reported they may have found a way to flush out herpes viruses from hiding -- offering a potential way to cure pesky and painful conditions from cold sores to shingles.
MSNBC.com – Jul 3, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
U.S. researchers reported they may have found a way to flush out herpes viruses from hiding -- offering a potential way to cure pesky and painful conditions from cold sores to shingles.
MSNBC.com – Jul 3, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
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