AIDS is the last stage in a progression of diseases resulting from a viral infection known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS virus). The diseases include a number of unusual and severe infections, cancers and debilitating illnesses, resulting in severe weight loss or wasting away, and diseases affecting the brain and
On September 11, the FDA, Genentech and Biogen Idec (the manufacturers of Rituxan) announced that the labeling for the drug is being... Read more »
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A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet suggests that some heart failure patients may benefit from a therapy that modifies the... Read more »
According to a new study, HIV patients who are receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy have arteries that are as stiff as healthy patients... Read more »
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According to a new study, people living with HIV who take antidepressants are more likely to stick to their treatment regimens. Researchers analyzed... Read more »