News hiv
Here are some recent news articles related to HIV:
New Developments in HIV Treatment and Prevention
- "New HIV treatment shows promise in reducing viral load" (The Guardian, March 2023) - A new study has found that a combination of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and a medication called lenacapavir can reduce the viral load of people living with HIV to undetectable levels.
- "HIV prevention pill approved by FDA" (NBC News, February 2023) - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication called cabotegravir for the prevention of HIV in individuals who are at high risk of contracting the virus.
HIV/AIDS Epidemic Updates
- "Global HIV/AIDS epidemic shows signs of slowing" (UNAIDS, January 2023) - According to the latest data from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the global HIV/AIDS epidemic is showing signs of slowing, with a 23% decline in new HIV infections among children and a 15% decline in new infections among adults.
- "HIV/AIDS epidemic still a major public health threat in Africa" (The Lancet, December 2022) - A new study published in The Lancet has found that the HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a major public health threat in Africa, with an estimated 1.5 million new infections occurring in the region in 2020.
HIV Research and Breakthroughs
- "Scientists discover new way to target HIV" (Science Daily, February 2023) - Researchers have discovered a new way to target HIV, using a protein called TRIM5α to block the virus from entering human cells.
- "HIV vaccine shows promise in early trials" (The New York Times, January 2023) - A new HIV vaccine has shown promise in early trials, with researchers reporting a significant reduction in HIV infections among participants who received the vaccine.
HIV Awareness and Education
- "HIV awareness campaign launched in Africa" (BBC News, March 2023) - A new HIV awareness campaign has been launched in Africa, aimed at reducing stigma and increasing access to HIV testing and treatment.
- "HIV education program shows positive results in US schools" (The Washington Post, February 2023) - A new study has found that an HIV education program implemented in US schools has shown positive results, with students who received the program showing increased knowledge and attitudes about HIV.