AIDS

A breakthrough in the war against AIDS: In two trials, patients were “cured” of the disease

Two early trials found that engineered antibodies can lead to long-term HIV remission without ongoing treatment — not a full cure, but the most significant progress so far.

HIV is one of the most sophisticated viruses humanity has had to confront
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World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses in Israel drop 22% in 2024, Health Ministry reports

 FDA approves Yeztugo: Gilead's new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.

New, promising oral HIV medication receives promising results in late-stage trial

 Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, departs the Rolls Building of the High Court in London, Britain June 7, 2023.

Prince Harry quits charity he founded after bullying accusations


Case of HIV patient in remission raises hopes for future AIDS cure

The intensified treatment was halted after 48 weeks, doctors said on Tuesday, and 57 weeks later his HIV DNA in cells and his HIV antibody test remain negative.

3D print of HIV surface protein gp120. An antibody also is attached at the top (green and blue). When antibodies stick to viruses, they may prevent or limit infection of host cells.

Larry Kramer, author known for his AIDS activism, dead at age 84

Kramer, who co-founded the ACT UP movement that made AIDS a national issue, died of pneumonia after enduring illness for much of his life, including his own battle with AIDS.

AIDS activist and author Larry Kramer poses for a portrait in his apartment in New York, U.S., June 24, 2019. Picture taken June 24, 2019.

Lessons learned from other Pandemics in the Jewish community

While there are stark contrasts between today’s coronavirus pandemic and HIV/AIDS epidemic, Jewish law gives us a road map that applies to both.

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Clinical trial of HIV vaccine halted after failing to show benefit

"Research continues on other approaches to a safe and effective HIV vaccine, which I still believe can be achieved," Fauci said in a statement.

A health worker displays bottles of vaccine Pneumovax on the outskirts of Siliguri

First in Israel: Medical centers shine red to mark world AIDS day

The largest medical centers in Israel – Sourasky, Sheba, Hadassah-University and Rambam Medical Centers – will illuminate their main buildings in red, marking World AIDS Day

Hospital lighting up in red to mark world AIDS day

A cure for HIV? Gilead VP says one in development

“We have chosen to work with the community to fight the stigma of being HIV positive in a number of ways.”

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Global deaths from AIDS reduced drastically, UN reports

"The enormous achievements in the response to HIV in recent decades is one of the best examples of multilateralism in action," said the president of the UN General Assembly.

Volkswagen beetle cars drive in a file during a "World AIDS Day 2015" rally

Groundbreaking study finds HIV treatment makes AIDS ’untransmittable’

According to the study, there were no cases of transmission of the infection to the HIV-negative partner during sex without a condom because the virus was being suppressed by the drugs.

3D print of HIV surface protein gp120. An antibody also is attached at the top (green and blue). When antibodies stick to viruses, they may prevent or limit infection of host cells.

Israeli researchers find AIDS drug also helps stroke patients

It became clear, for the first time, that one of the drugs given to AIDS patients contributes to improving the cognitive ability of patients suffering from stroke and traumatic head injuries as well.

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A cure for HIV? London man may be second patient cured of the disease

Some 12 years ago, U.S. citizen Timothy Ray Brown was treated in Germany. Since then, he has seen no trace of HIV.

3D print of HIV surface protein gp120. An antibody also is attached at the top (green and blue). When antibodies stick to viruses, they may prevent or limit infection of host cells.