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UT pathologists believe they have pinpointed Achilles heel of HIV

July 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 67 vote(s) | User comments: 6

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston believe they have uncovered the Achilles heel in the armor of the virus that continues to kill millions.


US activists praise Senate for lifting HIV travel ban

July 18, 2008 | User rating: 3.6 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | User comments: 5

Gay advocates and commentators have hailed a vote by US senators to repeal a travel ban on HIV-positive visitors or immigrants to the United States.


Vaginal microbicides may prevent more infections in men than women

July 07, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2

Vaginal microbicides currently in clinical trials may be the only weapon that will protect women against infection from HIV. Yet, under likely circumstances, these microbicides may be of more benefit to men than women, according ...


Senate agrees to triple anti-AIDS funding

July 17, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1

(AP) -- The Senate voted Wednesday to triple spending for a much-acclaimed program that has treated and protected millions in Africa and elsewhere from the scourges of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.