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Ending HIV transmission: What is the impact of giving out free self-tests?

Ending HIV transmission: What is the impact of giving out free self-tests?

The results of a randomized clinical trial of over 2,600 people at risk of contracting HIV show that exposing people to self-test ads online and providing them with free self-testing kits drastically improves their chances of getting tested and may prevent HIV transmission. Share on PinterestProviding free HIV self-tests may significantly prevent HIV transmission. Between […]

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HIV/AIDS Testing: Diagnosis and Monitoring

HIV/AIDS Testing: Diagnosis and Monitoring

What is drug resistance testing? Drug-resistance testing also has become a key tool in the management of HIV-infected individuals. Resistance testing is now routinely used in individuals experiencing poor responses to HIV therapy or treatment failure. In general, a poor response to initial treatment would include individuals who fail to experience a decline in viral […]

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Needle Exchange Programs Guard Against HIV

Needle Exchange Programs Guard Against HIV

Latest HIV News TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Needle exchange programs in two large U.S. cities prevented thousands of new HIV infections and saved hundreds of millions of dollars, researchers say. Needle, or syringe, exchange programs prevented nearly 10,600 new cases of HIV in Philadelphia and almost 1,900 new cases of HIV in […]

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New Strain of HIV Discovered

New Strain of HIV Discovered

THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Scientists report they have discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in almost two decades. Latest HIV News The new strain is a part of the same family of virus subtypes that have fueled the global HIV pandemic, according to Abbott Laboratories, which conducted the […]

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Combivir (lamivudine and zidovudine)

Combivir (lamivudine and zidovudine)

What what is lamivudine and zidovudine, and what is it used for? Combivir is used, in combination with other agents, for the treatment of HIV infection. What brand names are available for lamivudine and zidovudine? Combivir Is lamivudine and zidovudine available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for lamivudine and zidovudine? […]

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abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine (Trizivir)

abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine (Trizivir)

What is abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? What are the side effects of abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine? What is the dosage for abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine? Is abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine safe to take if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding? What else should I know about abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine? What is abacavir, lamivudine, […]

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delavirdine (Rescriptor)

What is delavirdine, and what is it used for? Delavirdine is an oral medication that is used for the treatment of infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is similar to efavirenz (Sustiva) and nevirapine (Viramune). Delavirdine is in a class of drugs called reverse transcriptase inhibitors which also includes zalcitabine (Hivid), zidovudine (Retrovir), […]

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lamivudine (3tc) (Epivir; Epivir HBV)

lamivudine (3tc) (Epivir; Epivir HBV)

What are the uses for lamivudine? Lamivudine is used for the treatment of HIV infection and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It also is used off-label for prevention of HIV among individuals accidentally exposed to HIV. What brand names are available for lamivudine? Epivir, Epivir HBV Is lamivudine available as a generic drug? Yes Do […]

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New HIV Prevention Drug Not Approved for Women

New HIV Prevention Drug Not Approved for Women

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new drug to prevent HIV infection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but its use is limited to men and transgender women. Latest HIV News That’s because the drug, Descovy, was tested only in those groups, The New York Times reported. Descovy is […]

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Having HIV May Heighten Stroke Risk

Having HIV May Heighten Stroke Risk

Latest HIV News MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People with HIV have a greatly increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder that’s a leading cause of stroke, a new study shows. The increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) from HIV is similar to or higher than known risk factors such as diabetes […]