A drug, which prevents the transmission of HIV, will be available in England from April, the Department of Health has confirmed. PrEP, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, is an antiretroviral drug, which helps to stop the transmission of HIV through unprotected sex. The tablet is taken once a day. Health secretary, Matt Hancock, suggested that the […]
An amazing antibody that is claimed to attack 99% of strains of HIV and has shown the ability to protect primates from infection has been engineered. In what has been described by the International Aids Society as an “exciting breakthrough”, the virus has shown a remarkable efficacy and could have major applications, if human testing […]
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford suggests that the HIV virus is becoming less deadly as a result of the way it reacts and adapts to the human immune system. Researchers discovered that the virus is taking longer to cause AIDS and has become less infectious. Some experts believe that […]
After both dental organisations in Britain and the USA lifted the ban on HIV positive dentists working with patients, new cases have apparently arisen. Three patients of a dentist from Tulsa have tested positive for HIV, while 70 patients have tested positive for Hepatitis C. A further 4 patients have also tested positive for Hepatitis […]