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Year: 2014
Cost Effectiveness of Current HIV Cure Approaches
Published: November 14, 2014 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113031 Abstract Background We examined efficacy, toxicity, relapse, cost, and quality-of-life thresholds of hypothetical HIV cure interventions that would make them cost-effective compared to life-long antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods We used a computer simulation model to assess three HIV cure strategies: Gene Therapy, Chemotherapy, and Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT), each …
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Groundbreaking HIV vaccine’s effects were real – and could be made to work better
Findings from further studies using a reformulation of the only HIV vaccine that has ever worked in a large efficacy trial were presented at the recent HIV Research for Prevention conference (HIVR4P). They showed evidence of stronger antibody responses, and in-depth analysis of these responses shows that by further developing a similar vaccine it may be …
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Prevalence and risk factors of sleep disturbances in a large HIV-infected adult population.
Prevalence and risk factors of sleep disturbances in a large HIV-infected adult population. Authors Allavena C1, Guimard T2, Billaud E3, de la Tullaye S4, Reliquet V1, Pineau S3, Hüe H3, Supiot C1,Chennebault JM5, Michau C6, Hitoto H7, Vatan R8, Raffi F1. Author information Journal J Int AIDS Soc. 2014 Nov 2;17(4 Suppl 3):19576. doi: 10.7448/IAS.17.4.19576. eCollection 2014. Affiliation Abstract INTRODUCTION: Sleep disturbances are frequently reported in HIV-infected …
Ibalizumab: First HIV Drug to Get Orphan Drug Status for Salvage Patients
Shares of TaiMed Biologics Inc, which manufactures drugs to treat AIDS, soared 12.93 percent yesterday after its new TMB-355 drug for intravenous injection was granted orphan drug status in the US. The company’s shares closed at NT$151.2 yesterday, outperforming the over-the-counter benchmark index, which ended up 0.56 percent. The granting of orphan status could shorten …
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Demystifying HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP is an HIV prevention strategy where an HIV negative person takes a daily pill to reduce their risk of contracting HIV. It’s important to note that PrEP is not the same as PEP or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, which HIV treatment given to individuals within 72 hours after exposure to HIV to prevent …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection.
For Immediate Release October 10, 2014 Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection. Harvoni is the first combination pill approved to treat chronic HCV genotype 1 infection. It is also the first approved regimen that does not require administration …
As PrEP Becomes More Available, Couples With One HIV + Partner Consider Treatment
It has been recommended that gay and bisexual men consider taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for HIV prevention, but there is one demographic that, according to many health care professionals, is an ideal candidate for this treatment: HIV-negative men with HIV-positive male partners, relationships that are referred to as serodiscordant. For many of these couples, …
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HIV Prevention Pill (Truvada) Patient Assistance Program Now Available
More Breaking from U.S. Conference on AIDS: Gilead is raising income levels for their Assistance Program to 500% of FPL (or approx $58,350). So you may be able to get PrEP paid for if you are making below that amount and can’t afford the drug. Also being told that the Co-Pay Assistance program is expanding …
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Great video that explains how a DEXA scan works for measuring bone, body fat and muscle
This video about how a full body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan works as the best way to measure body composition. However, few clinics provide it since they only use DEXA to measure bone density in the lower back and pelvis. It required special calibration for a full body scan. Talk to your doctor is he …
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