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New HIV Test is Ten Times Cheaper, More Sensitive

October 30, 2012January 25, 2023 Lauren Edmundson

A study published in Nature Nanotechnology on Oct. 28 reports the invention of an HIV test that is ten times cheaper and more sensitive than

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Outbreak News

First HIV Prevention Drug Approved by FDA

July 17, 2012January 25, 2023 Lauren Edmundson

The FDA announced yesterday that it has approved Truvada, the first pill that prevents infection with HIV after sexual exposure. The drug is to be

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The War on Drugs’ HIV Epidemic

July 10, 2012January 25, 2023 David Bui

According to a new report released by The Global Commission on Drug Policy, punitive anti-drug policies of the war on drugs have been fueling the

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Pharmacies to Offer Free HIV Testing

July 5, 2012January 25, 2023 Lauren Edmundson

Last week, the CDC and Walgreens announced the launch of a pilot program to deliver free HIV tests in 24 pharmacies and retail clinics across

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UNAIDS and Algeria to Build Region’s First HIV/AIDS Research Center

May 21, 2012January 25, 2023 David Scales

Earlier this month the UN Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Algerian Ministry of Health announced their cooperation in building a dedicated HIV/AIDS research center

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HIV Testing Moves Closer to Home

May 17, 2012January 25, 2023 Katharina Schwan

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon approve the first over-the-counter at home HIV test that delivers results within 20 minutes. On

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East African Bill Rejects HIV Criminalization Clause

May 15, 2012January 25, 2023 Katharina Schwan

On April 23, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Management Bill, which outlines progressive strategies to better manage

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Changes to MA HIV Policies

March 22, 2012January 25, 2023 Jane Huston

A bill recently passed by the Massachusetts Senate and awaiting approval in the House would take steps at bringing HIV testing policy in Massachusetts into

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Outbreak News

Fairbanks, Alaska Sees Spike in HIV Cases

February 24, 2012January 25, 2023 Anna Tomasulo

Alaskan public health officials were shocked as they produced the reports of HIV and syphilis cases from this past year. Susan Jones, Alaska’s HIV/STD program

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Criminalization and stigma puts sex workers at high risk for HIV/AIDS

December 5, 2011January 25, 2023 Katharina Schwan

In Rwanda and Cameroon, as well as in many other African nations, prostitution is criminalized and sex workers may face an extended prison sentence and

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