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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body's immune system; left untreated it can lead to the AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

HIV / AIDS

24 April, 2017 0 The comparative effectiveness of antiretroviral therapies for HIV: evidence to inform precision public health

This Editorial discusses a Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) approach to use a formal comparative effectiveness analysis and a network meta-analysis for both first- and second-line ART regimens for adults, adolescents and children.

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19 April, 2017 0 How can the gut microbiota affect immune recovery in HIV-infected individuals?

Given the ability of the microbiota to instruct the immune system and control the inflammatory response, the authors discuss the potential of targeting the microbiota to improve the immune recovery and dampen inflammation during HIV infection.

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18 April, 2017 0 New cell reservoir for HIV uncovered

Researchers have demonstrated in mouse models that HIV can persist in infected macrophages despite antiretroviral therapy, suggesting a new cell reservoir.

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10 April, 2017 0 Mathematical models could predict evolution of HIV proteins

Researchers have applied concepts from financial mathematical models to help predict the evolution of HIV proteins with the hope this could improve vaccine design.

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29 March, 2017 0 What are the challenges presented by new-onset seizures in HIV?

This opinion piece discusses the many challenges inherent in caring for HIV+ individuals with new-onset seizure. With more questions than answers in both resource-limited settings and more developed medical environments what do we need to elucidate going forwards?

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23 March, 2017 0 The HIV pandemic – how much do we really need a vaccine?

A new mathematical model suggests that the development of a vaccine against HIV, even if it is only partially effective, could be hugely important for the elimination of HIV worldwide.

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22 March, 2017 0 Could HIV co-infection influence how tuberculosis evolves?

Researchers looking at the genome of M. tuberculosis have discovered that HIV co-infection could be influencing how the bacteria are evolving.

HIV / AIDS

13 March, 2017 0 Could MRI scans present a less invasive method of identifying HIV in the nervous system?

Researchers have demonstrated that MRI scans could help to diagnose patients with cognitive problems due to HIV-related inflammation, presenting an alternative to lumbar punctures.

HIV / AIDS

27 February, 2017 0 Could nanotechnology help improve HIV therapies?

Researchers have demonstrated that utilizing nanoparticle formulated antiretrovirals could reduce the drug dose required in HIV patients, potentially cutting costs and improving treatment regimens.

HIV / AIDS

1 February, 2017 0 Loss of immune control in HIV-infected patients: how does mucosal candidiasis occur?

Even in the era of antiretroviral treatment, mucosal candidiasis remains one of the most common manifestations in HIV-infected subjects. This editorial discusses the loss of immune control that allows mucosal candidiasis to occur.

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