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Zindie Mutesha Nyirenda’s beautifully narrated novel, Ta, Lakata—The Tears of Africa, is a stunning tribute to her homeland.

As part of the global push to increase awareness about AIDS/HIV, the Black Girl Project's released an internet-based PSA entitled "Prevent. Don't Manage HIV/AIDS."

BIMG announces its plans for an investigational medical study of the effects of umbilical cord derived stem cells on HIV-related illness. Selected patients will participate in a six month program followed by 2 year monitoring procedure.

Publisher Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. will provide complimentary online access to the fully searchable legacy content of the company's AIDS journals through the end of December in honor of World AIDS Day.

Over 2 million children have HIV, facing what can be an overwhelming disease that up until now hasn’t been explained in a child-friendly way. "What’s up with Matt? Medikidz explain HIV" is the latest comic book from Medikidz.

December 1st is World’s AIDS Day and Dr. Catrise Austin, Dentist to the Stars, announced today the availability of the OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV Antibody Test in her Manhattan office. She's the first dentist in the nation to offer HIV testing.

The market for vaccine, as one could see in the current situation, has a high growth potential. To face the thread of pandemic diseases a big amount of high quality vaccines have to be produced in a short period of time.

The really scary part is not what the CDC, the medical establishment or the media are saying but what they are not saying. The fact that The CDC has been tracking the influenza virus in pigs since 1918, which is the end of the 1st World War.

Numerous factors contribute to AIDS. The problem begins with vitamin and mineral deficiencies, legal and illegal drugs, “fast lane” living, vaccinations, steroids, birth control pills and recurrent sexually transmitted diseases

Trana Discovery and Southern Research Institute today announced that several bioactive hits from a set of 15,000 diverse small molecule compounds screened under contract with the NIAID exhibit antiviral activity against HIV-1 infected cells.

The effectiveness of treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy is undermined by the large number of individuals who initiate treatment but do not continue regular clinic visits.

The benefits in survival for treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy appear to differ by both gender and ethnicity.

Recently published research from Asia Market Information & Development Company, "Chinese Markets for Anti-Infectious Disease Drugs", is now available at Fast Market Research

There are millions of people who are suffering from one of the most horrifying chronicle diseases, HIV Aids.

The Tech-Aid Institute debuts its award-winning and unprecedented interactive CD-ROM for people with intellectual disabilities.

HIV Vaccine Regimen Demonstrates Modest Preventive Effect in Thailand Clinical Study

H1N1 has been clever enough to hide it self in a perfect host (swine pigs or hogs) that do not always die as a result of viral infection. Pigs are a logical choice because of their sluggish circulatory systems the virus to hide and escape detection,

Dr Patrick Treacy has stood out on many issues relating to the South African Government policy towards HIV/AIDS over the years. This was a letter to the Irish Medical Times of September 2009

In vitro diagnostics constitute an important, growing healthcare industry and market, one that is increasingly biotechnological and closely aligned with pharma.

A Bethesda resident is one of six Americans participating in Enduro Africa, a fundraiser and motorcycle trek through Southern Africa in October that benefits four charities providing HIV prevention, education, and support in the region.

A virus does not care about you me him her, neighbor next door or people you will never meet on the other side of the world. It only seeks to invade host body cells of any living thing it can, insert its genetics,and force the cells to produce copies

Ikando is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Ghana Coalition of Healthcare NGOs. They are looking for HIV/AIDS project officers, research assistants, monitoring and evaluation officers and support officers for various projects.

Allen Rose, Director of The Deane Drug Discovery Institute – Duke University, is to give a keynote presentation at GTCbio’s 5th Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit, on October 14th-16th, 2009, in San Diego, CA.

U.S. Army veteran hires Ira Leesfield from Miami-based Leesfield & Partners personal injury law firm to represent him in a lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs over HIV contamination contracted during a routine colonoscopy procedure.

Elaine Young McGuire reveals how people affected with AIDS can continue leading a happy, normal life in her self-published book.

"Madam Secretary has anchored America's commitment to Africa. She has again demonstrated her personal fortitude to reverse the spread of AIDS", said American rower Victor Mooney.

Hollywood Heart announces Camp Pacific Heartland and Camp Hollywood HEART for 2009 will be bigger and better than ever for children, teens infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

New alcohol-free hand sanitizer proves more effective and less harmful than alcohol-based brands at killing germs and viruses like swine flu, MRSA and norovirus.

In Tia Hines’ new book, Poison, a thirteen-year-old girl contracts HIV and, after going through abuse, abandonment and lock-up, sets out on a mission to pass the virus around to everyone.

Anglo Coal has been recognised by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria for its workplace program focused on HIV/AIDS in SA. Anglo Coal estimates that some 1300 of its 9300 staff in the region are currently infected with HIV.

New animated website takes edu-tainment message to young people

New advisory board to identify assay development opportunities for emerging and drug-resistant infectious diseases…

Just Get Tested has launched their redesigned Web site JustGetTested.com. The new design has improved navigation to allow ease of use. The look is clean and modern with images reflecting the diverse population affected by the increase in STDs.

Fifteen Cyclists in four teams are riding from California to Maryland for 'Ride for Hope', a ten day trek across the country raising awareness and funds for the AIDS and orphans crisis in Africa. The teams have already raised $100,000.

The Federation for Associations connected to the International HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE Movement”, (Humana People to People) is an international membership organization, which at present comprises 32 national associations working in 40 countries.

15andCounting aims to empower all young people to demand better access to sexual health and reproductive services. A petition will be presented to the United Nations in October to pressure governements to deliver on their promises.

An International Health Care Campaign To Help Fight Disease Was Launched On Twitter at www.twitter.com/taysachs.

Stem cells containing protective genes may provide permanent control of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in infected individuals, according to research presented at the American Society of Gene Therapy 12th Annual Meeting, May 30.

Arras People in the Community: Career consultations fund generous donation to George House Trust

TCE is reaching out to people through HIV field testing in Manica, Mozambique. 25 TCE Field Officers from Barue, Manica and Sussundenga districts of Manica Province, Mozambique received 2 week theory and practical training on field testing.

As reported in the U.A.E. English daily newspaper, The National, American rower Victor Mooney of Queens, New York, plans to return the Emirati flag that was flown on his boat to Abu Dhabi. Today he displays the flag that he removed before his rescue.

Restaurants across Michigan will donate a portion of their sales June 12 to benefit the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Diners can contribute to this worthy cause by simply going out to eat.

It's being recommended that every hospital choose a triage team to decide who will get lifesaving treatment and who will not, but the guidelines already spells out those who will be denied care.

Drug discovery technology company develops tools to find new treatments for serious infectious diseases…

In an effort to raise money, a local filmmaker will place two auction items on eBay hoping to raise money to complete the production of a short film about HIV titled, "A Cure for Day".

If this is a manufactured (or recombined) virus...who is responsible? Who has the finances to use the very expensive recombinant DNA series to manufacture this deadly disease? Who has the necessary resources to package it and implement its exposure i

The OraQuick® Rapid HIV 1/2 Antibody Test now presents individuals with the opportunity to undergo anonymous, accurate and speedy HIV screening tests through approved medical practitioners.

Local medical establishment Robertson Medical has been given the stamp of approval by Ministry of Health, Singapore, to provide anonymous HIV screening services for individuals.

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The HIV Pill, HIV Abzymes, GML Gel and GML Cream are new weapons that can kill the HIV virus.