Hiv news uk
Here are some recent HIV news articles from the UK:
Recent Developments
- New HIV diagnoses in the UK reach record high: According to a report by Public Health England (PHE), there were 7,700 new HIV diagnoses in the UK in 2019, the highest number ever recorded. (Source: BBC News, March 2020)
- HIV self-testing kits to be made available in pharmacies: The UK government has announced plans to make HIV self-testing kits available in pharmacies, making it easier for people to get tested and diagnosed. (Source: The Guardian, February 2020)
- New treatment for HIV patients with multi-drug resistant virus: Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new treatment for HIV patients who have developed resistance to multiple antiretroviral drugs. (Source: Science Daily, January 2020)
Research and Studies
- HIV vaccine trial shows promising results: A phase II clinical trial of an HIV vaccine has shown promising results, with the vaccine inducing a strong immune response in participants. (Source: Medical News Today, December 2019)
- Study finds link between HIV and increased risk of dementia: A study published in the journal Neurology has found that people living with HIV are at increased risk of developing dementia. (Source: The Lancet, November 2019)
- New study investigates use of cannabis for HIV-related pain: Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are conducting a study to investigate the use of cannabis for managing pain in people living with HIV. (Source: Medical News Today, October 2019)
Campaigns and Awareness
- HIV awareness campaign launched in London: A new HIV awareness campaign has been launched in London, aimed at reducing stigma and encouraging people to get tested. (Source: Evening Standard, November 2019)
- World AIDS Day: UK charities call for increased funding for HIV research: UK charities have called for increased funding for HIV research and treatment, ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1. (Source: The Independent, November 2019)
- HIV charity launches campaign to reduce stigma: The Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a new campaign to reduce stigma around HIV, featuring real-life stories from people living with the condition. (Source: The Guardian, October 2019)