In landmark development, umbilical cord blood cures woman of HIV

In landmark development, umbilical cord blood cures woman of HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV attacks the immune system by destroying CD4 immune cells that help it respond to the infection. A US patient has become the first-ever woman — the third person in the world — to be cured of HIV, the AIDS-causing deadly virus. The New York Times reported that the woman, who was diagnosed … Read more

Third Transplant Patient Cured of HIV Marks Important Firsts

Third Transplant Patient Cured of HIV Marks Important Firsts

Feb. 16, 2022 — This week’s news that a third person has been “cured” of HIV through a unique transplant of stem cells has given hope for a larger-scale way to beat back the HIV epidemic that has plagued the world for decades. But while this case is certainly cause for celebration, experts involved in … Read more