Category: HIV/AIDS

Is Vaping the Best Way to Stop LGBT Smoking?

Conversations about improving LGBT health are dominated by three topics: reducing HIV, improving mental health, and ending the epidemic of suicide in our community. But there is another issue facing LGBT people, and it demands to be addressed: smoking.

Immune Therapeutics Strengthens Balance Sheet; Reiterates Outlook For …

Immune Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage company developing novel therapies for the treatment of immuno-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced it has further strengthened its balance sheet through the refinancing of its largest remaining convertible debenture of $321,846 – in full. By redeeming that debenture and refinancing it with debt at more favorable terms – by one institutional investor who is favorably inclined toward IMUN’s fundamentals – the Company is one step closer towards positive cash flow.

Additionally, less than half of Blacks living with the virus have an undetectable viral load.

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report highlights the critical need for improvement in tackling the HIV epidemic among African Americans. Publishing their findings in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report to mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is February 7, researchers examined National HIV Surveillance System data through 2015 on African Americans 13 years of age or older in 33 jurisdictions with complete laboratory reporting.

Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: On July 13, you responded to someone asking whether friends should tell friends anonymously their spouse is cheating. You advised if someone is not willing to include their name, they should mind their own business.

Concealing HIV-Aids ground for annulment

… his or her status. But, under Section 34 that “any person with HIV is obliged to disclose his or her HIV status and health condition to his or her spouse or sexual partner at the earliest opportune time.” He made the statement after one participant …

750 new HIV cases reported in December

ANOTHER 750 new human immunodeficiency virus cases were reported among Philippine residents in December 2016, the Department of Health said. Based on the latest HIV and AIDS Registry of the Philippines report of the DOH, a total of 750 new HIV cases were reported, including 72 full-blown AIDS cases as well as 37 deaths.

DOH calls on DepEd to listen to their side

THE Department of Health urged the Department of Education and other stakeholders to listen to their side first as to the urgency to implement their initiative in giving access to condoms among among youngsters who are most susceptible to Human Immunodeficiency Virus- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome . DOH Davao Regional director Dr. Abdullah Dumama told SunStar Davao that he still believes that their campaign to provide a platform to give free access to condom among senior high school students, which is scheduled this year, will help in curbing the growing number of HIV-Aids cases.

CytoDyn Strengthens Executive Management With Appointment of Anthony…

CytoDyn Inc. , a biotechnology company focused on the development of new antibody therapies for combating human immunodeficiency virus infection, announces the appointment of Anthony D. Caracciolo as Executive Chairman of CytoDyn effective immediately. In this new capacity, Mr. Caracciolo will assume an active leadership role in the Company’s strategic planning, business development and operations.

Immune Therapeutics Announces Special Investor Conference Call to Discuss 2017 Outlook

Immune Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage company developing novel therapies for the treatment of immuno-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced that it will hold a special investor conference call to discuss the Company’s recent operating highlights and its financial and operational outlook for 2017.  The conference call will follow a press release that will be issued pre-market on January 30, 2017 summarizing these topics. / EIN News / — Please call in 10 minutes prior to the conference call to assure you are placed into the call on time.

South Carolina: ASO grant, Prime Timers

Lowcountry AIDS Services announced that it has received a $35,400 grant from the Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment and will use the funds to expand HIV testing and prevention efforts into rural areas of Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, as well as into high-risk areas of Charleston. In a partnership between the Medical Society of South Carolina and Coastal Community Foundation, the endowment provides annual grants to non-profit organizations for the express purpose of improving health, wellness and access for tri-county area residents.

Why a key AIDS-care program is in disarray

… providers have reported numerous problems with the program, which is overseen by the California Department of Public Health. Patients have been turned away by pharmacies, been forced to postpone medical procedures and been dropped from the program …

HIV treatment may up susceptibility to syphilis

Toronto, Jan 22 – Gay/bisexual men who take antiretroviral drugs, to treat HIV infection, might inadvertently be boosting their susceptibility to the bacteria responsible for syphilis, a study has found. The findings showed that the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy has eliminated the fear factor, which conversely prompted higher rates of sexually transmitted infections because of risky, unprotected sex.

School bias against HIV kids

New Delhi, Jan. 16: The Supreme Court today indicated it would balance the interests of HIV-affected children or children of such parents with those of healthy children before laying down any guidelines for educational institutions to ensure that no child is discriminated against. The court was dealing with a PIL filed in 2014 by an NGO, alleging that HIV-affected students or children born to such parents were not being admitted in regular schools by the managements, which amounted to discrimination and violation of the fundamental right to free and compulsory education for all children.

Sex educ, condom distribution to curb HIV, teenage pregnancy

AS THE controversy over sex education and condom distribution programs for teenagers in schools continues, a health program service provider thought to have both of the programs to address sexual diseases and teenage pregnancy. Davao Reproductive Health and Wellness Center head physician Dr. Jordana Ramiterre said choosing whether to have sex education or condom distribution program among teenagers in schools should not be a problem as both could provide services.

Bill and Melinda Gates have invested $140 million in new PrEp pump device

Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company Intarcia Therapeutics is moving forward with plans to market a subcutaneous device that would deliver a daily dose of the anti-retroviral medicine. They’ve just secured $206 million in funding to better research the mini-osmotic pump; a tiny implant that is inserted beneath the skin in order to treat chronic illnesses like HIV and Type II diabetes.

Lawmakers push to end tax on feminine products 12 minutes from now

At least 255 health-related bills have been filed by lawmakers for the 85th legislative session. Here are a few that may be of wide interest: HB 717 by Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston: Requires health benefit plans to cover HIV and AIDS tests and health providers to test blood for HIV/AIDS during routine screenings unless patient opts out.