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NIH to Fund Efforts to Treat and Prevent HIV in Southern States

The new federal initiative will work with existing research programs in eight cities.

Older Tenofovir May Not Be Tied to Fracture Risk After All

Gilead has based its entire HIV drug portfolio on updating tenofovir, ostensibly to make it safer for bones and kidneys.

Two Cochairs Named for Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

Last year, six members of PACHA resigned in protest of Trump, who then fired the rest. Until now, the council had remained empty.
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Researchers Identify Compounds That “Block & Lock” HIV

One avenue in the HIV cure research field involves using agents that prevent reactivation of HIV replication in latently infected cells.

AIDS United Awards $300K in Grants to Develop HIV Leadership

It’s part of the People Organizing Positively initiative to help empower people living with HIV.

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Black AIDS Institute Names New Leader

Veteran staffer Raniyah Copeland will succeed Phill Wilson as president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute effective January 1.
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HIV Risk Varies Based On Menstrual Phase

Researchers reached this conclusion by analyzing markers of immune activity in women’s genital tracts.
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MTV Staying Alive Foundation Marks 20 Years of Youth-Based HIV Work

A gala celebration honored international grantees, toasted advocates and raised AIDS funds.

Prescribing Supervised Heroin Injection Tied to Lesser Harms

In some non–U.S. nations, health care providers can prescribe medical-grade heroin and supervise patients as they take it.
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An AIDS Fundraiser From the Heart and Tattooed on the Wrist! [VIDEOS]

Sacramento artists donate works to raise funds for college students living with HIV.

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How HIV Physicians Can Better Treat an Aging Population

A research team has sought to address the critical lack of treatment guidelines for addressing HIV’s complex effects on aging.

Alternative to AIDS 2020 Conference to Be Held in Mexico City

It’s planned by activists who cannot or will not attend the San Francisco gathering because of U.S. discriminatory policies.

More Clarity on Why HIV Rates Are So High Among Gay & Bi Black Men

Compared with their white counterparts, Black men who have sex with men have fewer sexual partners and less condomless sex.

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