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BD Diagnostics Launches The BD Protect(TM) Infection Surveillance And Prevention Software Portfolio
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BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced the launch of the BD Protect™ Infection Surveillance and Data Management System, a portfolio of healthcare management software solutions that tracks infections and helps prevent their transmission at three levels -- from patient to patient, between patients and healthcare workers, and from communit... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Treating Blood Infections Tops Annual Hospital Cost IncreasesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The hospital costs for treating septicemia increased by an average of nearly 12 percent each year from 1997 to 2007, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Treating this potentially deadly blood infection increased from $4.1 billion in 1997 to $12.3 billion in 2007... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Microbe Detective Seeks Out GermsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Microorganisms are everywhere and most of them are harmless, but they can do a lot of damage in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals or in tissue transplants. With the aid of a new device, germs can be detected in artificial cartilage within a few hours. We are surrounded by microorganisms. They inhabit our skin, the air we breathe, the surfaces we touch... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Promega Maxwell(R) 16 IVD System CE Marked To The European Union IVD Directive Delivers Combined Solution For Infectious DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Promega Maxwell® 16 IVD System is CE marked in accordance with the requirements of Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices. The CE mark applies to the instrument, the Maxwell® 16 Blood DNA Purification System and the Maxwell® 16 Viral Total Nucleic Acid Purification System... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news
Nuvilex Announces Commencement Of Production Of Reme-Flu™Email this article to a colleague.
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Nuvilex, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NVLX), announces today that Legacy Biotechnologies, Inc., its joint venture partner in Reme-Flu™, has commenced production of Reme-Flu™ and expects it to be ready for consumer purchase within the next 30 days. Reme-Flu™ is Legacy Biotechnologies' unique 2-part homeopathic flu remedy designed to help treat symptoms of the flu... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Flu / Cold / SARS Source Type: news
Population-based surveillance for 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in Guatemala, 2009Email this article to a colleague.
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Please cite this paper as: Reyes et al. (2010) Population-based surveillance for 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in Guatemala, 2009. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-2659.2010.00138.xBackground In April 2009, 2009 pandemic influenza A H1N1 (2009 H1N1) was first identified in Mexico but did not cause widespread transmission in neighboring Guatemala until several weeks later.Methodology and principle findings Using a population-based surveillance system for hospitalized pneumonia and influenza-like illness ongoing before the 2009 H1N1 pandemic began, we tracked the onset of 2009 H1N1 infecti...
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lissette Reyes, Wences Arvelo, Alejandra Estevez, Jennifer Gray, Juan C. Moir, Betty Gordillo, Gal Frenkel, Francisco Ardón, Fabiola Moscoso, Sonja J. Olsen, Alicia M. Fry, Steve Lindstrom, Kim A. Lindblade Source Type: journals
Role of interferon-gamma release assays in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with advanced HIV infectionEmail this article to a colleague.
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An ELISPOT-based IGRA detected a high prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection in a hospitalized population of tuberculosis suspects with advanced HIV/AIDS but had limited utility for diagnosis of active tuberculosis in a high prevalence setting. Further research is needed to identify stronger and more specific immune responses in patients with active tuberculosis. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Adithya CattamanchiIsaac SsewenyanaJ. Lucian DavisLaurence HuangWilliam WorodriaSaskia den BoonSamuel YooAlfred AndamaPhilip HopewellHuyen Cao Source Type: journals
Effect of simplification from protease inhibitors to boosted atazanavir-based regimens in real-life conditionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Atazanavir (ATV) boosted with ritonavir (ATV/r) is a potent, well-tolerated, once-daily protease inhibitor (PI). Few data are available on this agent as a treatment simplification option for patients taking other PIs. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of ATV-containing regimens in patients who have simplified their antiretroviral treatment. SIMPATAZ was a multicentre, prospective, noninterventional study in patients who had undetectable HIV RNA on their current PI-containing therapy and who were switched to an ATV/r-based regimen. Patients underwent a routine physical examination, and data ...
Source: HIV Medicine - March 20, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: R Rubio, O Serrano, J Carmena, V Asensi, S Echevarría, J Flores, E Ribera, M Zarraga, A Ocampo, B de la Fuente, MA Sepúlveda, AI Mariño, C Minguez, R Vicent, JA Cartón, B Moyano, H Esteban, B Mahillo, L Serrano, J González-García Source Type: journals
UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation UpdateEmail this article to a colleague.
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This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 19, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Large Particle Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Facial Lipoatrophy in HIV-Positive Patients: 3-Year Follow-Up StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new formulation of hyaluronic acid proves to be a safe and effective soft-tissue filler for correction of HIV lipoatrophy. HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Source Type: info
Swine flu spread by jet-setting private school children, expert claimsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Swine flu in Britain was partially spread by rich public school children
returning from exotic holidays, a leading expert on flu pandemics has
claimed. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1 - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: swine flu public school children private school travel jet-set virus spread Source Type: news
NEW: Everyday Preventive Actions That Can Help Fight Germs, Like FluEmail this article to a colleague.
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Flyer summarizing everyday preventive actions that can help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory illness, like flu. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Capacity Building Initiative for Substance Abuse (SA) and HIV Prevention Services for At-Risk Racial/Ethnic Minority Young AdultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This program aims to engage colleges, universities and community-level domestic public and private non-profit entities to prevent and reduce the onset of SA and transmission of HIV/AIDS among at-risk racial/ethnic minority young adults, ages 18-24. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Source: AIDS and HIV funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: AIDS and HIV funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: funding
Drug-Resistant TB Killed 150,000 in 2008Email this article to a colleague.
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Multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis killed 150,000 people in 2008 and infects between 400,000 and 500,000 people globally, according to World Health Organization estimates released on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending March 13, 2010 (Week 10)Email this article to a colleague.
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Latest information on influenza activity in the United States. (Source: CDC Flu updates)
Source: CDC Flu updates - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 13, 2010Email this article to a colleague.
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During week 10 (March 7-13, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 200 (5.6%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to March 13, 2010Email this article to a colleague.
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FluView reports that for the week of March 7-13, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It’s possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Record Jump In H1N1 Hospitalizations In GeorgiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the record increase in H1N1 hospitalizations in Georgia in US Region 4. (03/18/10 17:57) (Source: Recombinomics)
Source: Recombinomics - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
PB2 E627K In Experimental H1N1 Raises ConcernsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the results of experimental PB2 E627K in ferrets. (03/18/10 20:57) (Source: Recombinomics)
Source: Recombinomics - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
TB Rate in U.S. Lowest EverEmail this article to a colleague.
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After 17 straight years of decline, the number of reported TB cases in the U.S. hit an all-time low in 2009, the CDC said. (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
The Toll of Pandemic InfluenzaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The first phase 6 global pandemic of the century filled intensive care units around the world. Medscape Critical Care (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Critical Care Source Type: info
Angola: Health Minister Says War Hindered HIV/Aids Spread in NationEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Angolan Health minister José Van-Dúnem said on Wednesday in Lisbon, Portugal, that the 2.1 HIV/AIDS positive prevalence rate in Angola was due to the war that prevented the movement of people from the African countries with high rate of HIV incidence. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Critical Illness Related to 2009 H1N1 InfluenzaEmail this article to a colleague.
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In a population-based cohort study, pregnancy was a risk factor for critical illness related to 2009 H1N1 influenza, which causes maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Terrence Higgins Trust launches free sex and relationships guide book for young people, schools and collegesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Young Leaders from HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) have produced a new guide for young people about relationships and sex today. 'Everything you need to know about...Relationships' will be available to order from THT’s web site (www.tht.org.uk/youngleaders) and the first 10,000 copies are free. The guide talks about different kinds of relationships, gives information around sex and sexual health as well as suggestions on where young people can go to get advice and support. The guide is written by young people, as well as teens from across the UK who had the opportunity to contribute to ...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Kenya: Aids Patients Wait for Verdict on Drugs LawEmail this article to a colleague.
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A group of people living with Aids will next month know whether a case they filed in court challenging a law they say denies them access to life-saving drugs will succeed or not. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Opinions: U.S. Foreign Aid Effectiveness; Faith-Based Groups' Work AbroadEmail this article to a colleague.
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Foreign Aid Is A Smart Investment Although "foreign assistance is a very small proportion of the overall budget, its effectiveness is both measurable and priceless," Sheila Nix, the executive director of ONE, writes in a Roll Call opinion piece... (Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today)
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Aid / Disasters Source Type: news
Lawsuit Shows Insurer Targeted HIV Patients For 'Rescission'Email this article to a colleague.
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A court case has revealed that the insurer Fortis, now called Assurant Health, automatically targeted customers diagnosed with HIV for fraud investigations geared toward finding reasons to revoke their coverage, Reuters reports... (Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today)
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Litigation / Medical Malpractice Source Type: news
Angola: Authorities Recorded Over 250,000 HIV Positive Cases in 2009Email this article to a colleague.
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The Angolan health authorities registered in the year 2009 that at least 254,471 citizens are HIV/Aids positive, 149.386 of whom are women. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Angola: Historian for Divulgence of HIV Information in Vernacular LanguagesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Angolan historian, Américo Kwononoka, defended last Wednesday in Lisbon the divulgence of information about HIV/AIDS in various Angolan vernacular languages, so as to reduce the propagation of the disease, discrimination and stigma. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Idaho, Virginia Gear Up For Fight To Defeat Individual Mandate; NY Law Sets Procedure For Decisions For Unresponsive PatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Associated Press: "Idaho is leading the charge in a states-rights push to defeat a proposal in Congress that would require people to buy health insurance, a key piece of reforms being pushed by President Barack Obama. Republican Gov. C.L... (Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today)
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Source Type: news
Kenya: ARV Woes Push Universal Access Off-TrackEmail this article to a colleague.
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Nicodemus Manyala knows he is HIV-positive and needs life-prolonging antiretroviral therapy (ART) to remain healthy, but fear of treatment interruptions has made him reluctant to start on the drugs. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 92Email this article to a colleague.
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As of 14 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16813 deaths. (Source: WHO Swine Flu)
Source: WHO Swine Flu - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
South Africa: Province Tackles TB Default RateEmail this article to a colleague.
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The North West has increased its efforts to fight the TB treatment defaulter rate by training almost 800 directly observed therapy (Dot) supporters, who will encourage patients to take their medicine correctly. (Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis)
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Incidence of Malignancies in HIV‐Infected Patients and Prognostic Role of Current CD4 Cell Count: Evidence from a Large Italian Cohort StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 000, Latest Articles.
The incidence of and predictors of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome–defining malignancies (ADMs) and non‐ADM (NADMs) were evaluated in a large Italian cohort. The incidence of ADM and NADM was 5.0 cases per 1000 person‐years of follow‐up (95% confidence interval, 4.3–5.8 cases per 1000 person‐years of follow‐up) and 2.4 cases per 1000 person‐years of follow‐up (95% confidence interval, 1.9–3.1 cases per 1000 person‐years of follow‐up), respectively. Lower current CD4 cell count was an independent predictor of develop...
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article HIV/AIDS Source Type: journals
Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More FocusEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More FocusCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/18/2010 8:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/19/2010 (Source: MedicineNet HIV General)
Source: MedicineNet HIV General - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: consumer
Growing Number Of Acupuncture-Transmitted Diseases: Experts Call For Infection Control GuidelinesEmail this article to a colleague.
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In an editorial on bmj.com today, experts are demanding further funding to establish appropriate infection control guidelines to deal with the growing number of acupuncture-transmitted diseases. The number of reported cases is described as "the tip of the iceberg" by Professor Patrick Woo and colleagues from the University of Hong Kong... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Fungi Can Change Quickly, Pass Along Infectious AbilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Fungi have significant potential for "horizontal" gene transfer, a new study has shown, similar to the mechanisms that allow bacteria to evolve so quickly, become resistant to antibiotics and cause other serious problems... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
West Africa: Stopping the Polio VirusEmail this article to a colleague.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) and its partners hope to eliminate the circulation of the polio virus in West Africa as soon as June by launching the first round of national synchronised immunisation days against the debilitating disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Polio)
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Co-benefits and 'no regrets' benefits of influenza pandemic planningEmail this article to a colleague.
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(Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nick Wilson, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Michael G. Baker Source Type: journals
Clients of sex workers in Switzerland: it makes sense to counsel and propose rapid test for HIV on the street, a preliminary reportEmail this article to a colleague.
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This pilot study showed that rapid HIV testing in the red light district of Lausanne was feasible, and that the clients of sex workers accepted testing at an unexpectedly high rate. This setting seems particularly appropriate for targeted HIV screening, since more than 40% of the clients had not previously been tested for HIV even though they engaged in sex-related HIV risk behavior. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Esther-Amelie DiserensPatrick BodenmannChantal N'GarambeAnne Ansermet-PagotMarco VannottiEric MassereyMatthias Cavassini Source Type: journals
Study Suggests Raltegravir (Isentress) Intensification Reduces Immune Activation in HAART-Suppressed IndividualsEmail this article to a colleague.
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"Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) results in potent and durable suppression of HIV-1 viremia. However, HIV-1 replication resumes if therapy is interrupted. Although it is generally believed that active replication has been halted in individuals on HAART, immune activation and inflammation continue at abnormal levels, suggesting continued, low-level viral replication. To assess whether active replication might be driving immune activation in HAART, we examined the impact of treatment intensification with the integrase inhibitor raltegravir on viral complementary DNA and immune activation parameters. In the prese...
Source: AIDSinfo At-a-Glance: Offering Information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Research, A Service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Join AIDSinfo in Observing National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness DayEmail this article to a colleague.
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March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day that serves to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
The 2007 surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects native communities. In the 34 states with confidential, name-based reporting, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders had the second highest rate of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses and American Indians and Alaska Natives had the fourth highest rate of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
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Source: AIDSinfo At-a-Glance: Offering Information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Research, A Service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Second-line treatment in the Malawi antiretroviral programme: high early mortality, but good outcomes in survivors, despite extensive drug resistance at baseline*Email this article to a colleague.
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We report outcomes for patients evaluated and initiated on second-line treatment in Malawi. Patients meeting Malawi immunological or clinical criteria for ART failure in two large urban ART clinics were evaluated for virological failure (viral load >400 HIV-1 RNA copies/mL) and, if failure was confirmed, initiated on second-line ART (zidovudine/lamivudine/tenofovir/lopinavir/ritonavir). Patients were seen monthly and laboratory evaluations were performed quarterly and as needed. We performed logistic regression modelling to identify factors associated with mortality, mortality or new HIV illnesses, and virological suppress...
Source: HIV Medicine - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: MC Hosseinipour, JJ Kumwenda, R Weigel, LB Brown, D Mzinganjira, B Mhango, JJ Eron, S Phiri, JJ van Oosterhout Source Type: journals
Diversity in anopheline larval habitats and adult composition during the dry and wet seasons in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)Email this article to a colleague.
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Although only few adults' mosquitoes were actively caught during the driest month, malaria vectors persisted all year long that increases the risk of urban malaria transmission. The distribution of breeding sites and especially the occurrence of malaria vectors were more abundant in the periphery, which is more like that of a rural settlement. The evolution of malaria prevalence and the factors sustaining the risk of transmission in Ouagadougou as well in many African cities during the dry season are discussed. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Florence FournetMaud CussacAli OuariPierre-Erwann MeyerHyacinthe ToeLouis-Clement GouagnaRoch Dabire Source Type: journals
Effect of smoking on lung function, respiratory symptoms and respiratory diseases amongst HIV-positive subjects: a cross-sectional studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Cumulative cigarette consumption was associated with worse lung function; however the loss of %FEV1 did not accelerate in HIV-positive population compared to the general population. Current smokers had higher odds of respiratory symptoms than non-smokers, while former smokers had the same odds of respiratory symptoms as non-smokers. Cigarette consumption was likely associated with more COPD cases in HIV-positive population; however more participants and longer follow up would be needed to estimate the effect of smoking on COPD development. Effective smoking cessation strategies are required for HIV-positive su...
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - March 19, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Qu CuiSue CarruthersAndrew McIvorFiona SmaillLehana ThabaneMarek Smieja Source Type: journals
Conquering TB: How Genomic Information And Tools Can Lead To New Tuberculosis Therapies That Combat Drug ResistanceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Tuberculosis kills nearly 2 million people annually, and kills more adults than malaria, AIDS, and all tropical diseases combined. TB is the cause of one in four avoidable deaths in the Third World... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - March 18, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: news
Terrence Higgins Trust launches Project Vogue, Dudley’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth groupEmail this article to a colleague.
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HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a new group to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) young people in the Dudley area. Backed by a grant from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme, Project Vogue (www.projectvogue.org.uk) will provide a safe environment for local young people between the ages of 13 and 24 to meet and discuss the issues that matter to them. The group is also designed for young people who are questioning their sexuality.Project Vogue will provide a weekly social space for young people to make new friends, take part in fun activities such as ...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - March 18, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Antiseptic Bath Cuts Infection in ICU (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague.
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Bathing critically ill trauma patients daily with chlorhexidine significantly reduced healthcare-associated infections, researchers said. (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - March 18, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
South Africa: Motsoaledi Inspects Readiness for Aids PolicyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is in Durban to assess the health sector's readiness to implement government's new AIDS treatment policy. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 18, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
South Africa: Business Community Supports HIV Testing CampaignEmail this article to a colleague.
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The SA Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (SABCOHA), Anglo American, Aspen Pharmacare, BMW, Discovery Health and Nike have declared their support for government's HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 18, 2010 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
