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

Scientists discover ‘new’ HIV variant that has been circulating in the Netherlands for decades

Scientists discover ‘new’ HIV variant that has been circulating in the Netherlands for decades

The discovery came during scientists’ efforts to understand the continuous evolution of HIV. HIV variant in Europe: A variant of the HIV has been discovered by the scientists. The variant, though not new, had been previously undiscovered by the scientists, who have described it as more virulent than the usual virus. In fact, they have … Read more

UK publishes draft recommendation for injectable treatment for HIV patients; what it is all about

UK publishes draft recommendation for injectable treatment for HIV patients; what it is all about

HIV is still incurable but modern treatment can control HIV Soon, injections will be valid for long-acting treatment for HIV-1 infections in adults. The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), last week has published a draft guidance that will help people take the injectable treatment that comes in a combination of injections … Read more