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AIDS Vaccine Trial Ends in Failure: US Authorities
US authorities halted clinical trials of an experimental vaccine designed to halt the virus that leads to AIDS after discovering it did not stop infection.
A $30 Million Initiative to Fight AIDS
To support Cambodia's fight against HIV/AIDS, The US have now launched a $30 million initiative
Report Says $87 Billion Needed to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria
A new report says that the fight against HIV AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria will cost some $87 billion (67 billion euros) between 2014-16.
New Single Dose AIDS Drug Introduced in South Africa
A new single dose anti-AIDS drug which will simplify the world's biggest HIV treatment regime to just one life-saving pill a day has been introduced by South Africa's health minister.
Scientists Explain How AIDS Virus Grooms Its Assault Team
Previously unknown properties of transmitted HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS were identified by scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory and University of Pennsylvania.
Antibody 'Roadmap' to AIDS Vaccine Discovered
Scientists have identified the antibody roadmap to AIDS vaccine.
Antibiotic 'Erythromycin' AIDS Treatment of Respiratory Disorder: Study
According to a study, among patients with the lung disorder non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, treatment with the antibiotic erythromycin resulted in improvement in symptoms.
Soothing Music and Avoiding Networking Devices AIDS in Better Sleep
Soothing music, avoiding overuse of networking devices, massage and naps can lead to a better sleep, according to a new study by Chinese researchers.
To Beat Tropical Diseases, Immune Finding AIDS Quest For Vaccines
For a range of diseases that affect 200 million people, mainly in tropical south-east Asia, Africa and Central America, scientists are a step closer to developing vaccines.
Religious Taboos Dampen AIDS Tests in Morocco
Women in Morocco turn towards mobile clinics offering free AIDS tests as they 'don't have anything'
Articles
Screening for HIV/AIDS Infection
Most people develop detectable HIV antibodies within 6 to 12 weeks of infection, Screening with blood tests is useful to find these cases.
AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections
Kaposi sarcoma develops below the skin surfaces or in mucous membranes of mouth, nose or anus and appears as lumps
AIDS/HIV - Clinical Features
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about HIV Clinical Features
AIDS/HIV - Health Education
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about AIDS information and health education
AIDS/HIV - Lab Tests and FAQs
Describes how screening for HIV is performed in a laboratory.
AIDS/HIV - Prevention And Transmission
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the prevention for AIDS/HIV
AIDS / HIV - Treatment
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
AIDS and Pregnancy
The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is brought about by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus. In the USA alone an estimate of 120,000 - 160,000 women are HIV- infected.
Diabetes and HIV/AIDS Management
HIV/AIDS patients often present with diabetes or other metabolic disorders. The type of diabetes associated with HIV is Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
Hearing AIDS
Hearing aid is an electronic device that helps people with hearing loss to hear more and communicate more effectively. Only 1 out of 5 people benefit from a hearing aid.
Oral Health And AIDS
Encyclopedia section of Medindia gives an introduction to Oral Health & AIDS
Slideshow/Quiz/Calculators

Quiz

Quiz on HIV / AIDS
Statistics tell us that the world HIV+ population has risen drastically from 8 million in 1990 to a whopping 33 million in 2007! Even more alarming is the fact that young people (below the age of 25) account for half of these infections! This is adequate proof for the lack of awareness among the general public even in these mordern times. So take our quiz and brush up on the essential facts of HIV/AIDS.

Calculators

HIV/AIDS Risk Calculator
The HIV risk quiz helps you determine risk factors for HIV.

Movies

The Cure The Cure
English, 1995
Dexter, age eleven, who has AIDS, and his next door neighbor Eric, a little olde...
And the Band Played On And the Band Played On
English, 1993
Don Francis is a researcher at the Center for Disease Control. He comes to a vil...
Tusamehe Tusamehe
English, 2005
Bilantanya Moses is an immigrant living the American Dream in Minnesota. He is a...
Philadelphia Philadelphia
English, 1993
Andrew Beckett, a gay lawyer infected with AIDS, is fired from his Law firm in f...
Phir Milenge Phir Milenge
Hindi, 2004
Tamanna played by Shilpa shetty, works for an advertising agency. She has a sist...
Health Reports
World AIDS Day 2012 Getting to Zero!
World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st every year.
Towards Low Cost HIV/AIDS Treatment: Chennai ART Symposium 2012
International medical experts involved in HIV care and researchers met in Chennai and discussed the latest update on HIV disease management, the pending HIV vaccine and the elusive cure for HIV/AIDS.
India Needs More Young Researchers for HIV/AIDS Research: International HIV Science 2012
International medical experts discussed India s contribution to the prevention and treatment of AIDS and the need for more AIDS researchers in India at the International Science Symposium on HIV 2012.
Low-carb Diet AIDS Diabetic Patients
Low carb-diets alone or in conjunction with metformin may be used to treat newly diagnosed diabetes type 2 showing HbA1c values around 9 %.
World AIDS Day 2011
World AIDS Day which falls on December 1st, 2011, is a perfect time to boost awareness, increase funding, combat stigma, improve education and kick-start prevention strategies.
AIDS in Children and Oral Health - Has Social Implications
Children with AIDS exhibit impaired dental status that affects their quality of life. This study assessed the oral health-related quality of life of these children.
World AIDS Day 2010 - "Universal Access and Human Rights"
World AIDS Day, is an opportune time to increase awareness, improve funding and activate prevention measures with special attention on countries with high prevalence of HIV-AIDS.
HIV/AIDS Challenge in India - A Success Story
Medindia met Dr. Suniti Solomon, Founder-Director of the YRG CARE Center for AIDS Research and Education, a premier HIV/AIDS care and support centre in Chennai.
HIV / AIDS Conference Stresses on the Urgent Need for More Research
The theme of HIV Science 2010 stressed on need for research on HIV/AIDS to contain and prevent the estimated 5.2 million HIV infections in India.
World AIDS Day 2009
The objective of World AIDS Day 2009 campaign is to provide universal access and basic rights to HIV prevention, treatment and support embodied in its theme - 'Universal Access and Human Rights .
Ribbons
AIDS
Red Ribbon
Ever since the discovery of the AIDS virus in 1981, the AIDS virus has been silently threatening all of Asia. One in four new infections occur in Asia every day. What is extremely alarming is that the disease has already spread into several provinces of the world s most populated country China. In...
Medications
Abacavir
Abacavir is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS along with other medications....
Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine
Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine contains antiretroviral agents, prescribed for HIV-1 infection. It blocks HIV reproduction....
Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine
Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine contains a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), prescribed for HIV infection. It works by preventing hum...
Amantadine
Amantadine is a synthetic (man-made) anti-viral and antiparkinson agent, prescribed for Parkinson's disease and also for treating certain typ...
Ampenavir
Ampenavir is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for HIV/AIDS either alone or with other medications. It inhibits the growth and multiplication...
Atazanavir
Atazanavir is an antiretroviral drug, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It inhibits HIV protease and blocks the formation of new virus cells....
Cidofovir
Cidofovir is an antiviral agent, prescribed for cytomegalovirus(CMV) infection in HIV/AIDS patients. ...
Cobicistat-Elvitegravir-Emtricitabine-Tenofovir
Cobicistat-Elvitegravir-Emtricitabine-Tenofovir contains integrase strand transfer inhibitor, pharmacokinetic enhancer and nucleos(t)ide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptas...
Darunavir
Darunavir is an antiviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection with other antiviral agents. It is a protease inhibitor and blocks the enzyme acti...
Delavirdine
Delavirdine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), prescribed for HIV-1 infection....
Didanosine
Didanosine is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, prescribed for HIV/AIDS either alone or with other antiretroviral drugs. ...
Doxorubicin
Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, prescribed for treating various types of cancer....
Dronabinol
Dronabinol is a cannabinoid, prescribed for nausea and vomiting due to cancer and chemotherapy and for anorexia (loss of appetite) in HIV pat...
Efavirenz
Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), and active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) prescribed for the treatmen...
Emtricitabine
Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), prescribed for HIV-1 infection either alone or with other medications....
Emtricitabine- Rilpivirine- Tenofovir
Emtricitabine- Rilpivirine- Tenofovir contains a nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NR...
Emtricitabine- Tenofovir
Emtricitabine- Tenofovir contains 2 reverse transcriptase inhibitors, prescribed for HIV infection in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of...
Etravirine
Etravirine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS. This medication inhibits the growth and mult...
Fosamprenavir Calcium
Fosamprenavir Calcium is an HIV protease inhibitor, prescribed for HIV with other medications....
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for sickle cell anemia, several types of cancer (such as melanoma, chronic myelogenous leuk...
Indinavir
Indinavir is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults that slow the spread of HIV infection i...
Lamivudine
Lamivudine is a potent nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis B either alone or with ot...
Lamivudine- Zidovudine
Lamivudine- Zidovudine contains antivirals, prescribed for HIV infection....
Lopinavir and Ritonavir
Lopinavir and Ritonavir contains antiretroviral agents, prescribed for HIV-1 infection....
Maraviroc
Maraviroc is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection (CCR5-tropic HIV-1 detectable)....
Megestrol
Megestrol is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uterine cancer, loss of appetite, physical wasting, or unexplained signif...
Nelfinavir
Nelfinavir is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS....
Nevirapine
Nevirapine is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, prescribed for HIV infection and AIDS. It inhibits the activity of reverse transcriptase enzyme ...
Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for ovarian and breast cancer....
Raltegravir
Raltegravir is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It blocks HIV-1 integrase, an enzyme needed for the HIV virus growth. ...
Rilpivirine
Rilpivirine is a second-generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), prescribed for HIV infection. ...
Ritonavir
Ritonavir is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection either alone or combined with other antire...
Stavudine
Stavudine is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS....
Tenofovir
Tenofovir is a class of antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection in combination with other medicines, and chronic hepatitis B in a...
Tesamorelin
Tesamorelin is a human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analog, prescribed for reducing excess stomach fat in certain HIV-infected patien...
Tipranavir
Tipranavir is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for HIV/AIDS with ritonavir....
Vinblastine
Vinblastine is an anti-microtubule agent, prescribed for Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and testicular ...
Zalcitabine
Zalcitabine is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV infection....
Zidovudine
Zidovudine is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS....
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