People with HIV who have good Vitamin D levels respond better to HIV treatment than people with low Vitamin D.
Researchers from the PEARL study (Prospective Evaluation of Antiretrovirals in Resource Limited Settings) found that people who had low Vitamin D levels had faster HIV disease progression than those with good levels of Vitamin D. (more…)
The online edition of the US Journal of Infectious Diseases (on AIDSmap) reports that high concentrations of HIV treatment (ART) were found in the vaginal secretions of women in a study. The findings support the use of ART to prevent sexual transmission of HIV.
The investigators wanted to see if ART had any effect on HIV in vaginal secretions, particularly during menstruation.
Positive Life is holding a treatment and prevention forum later this month.
PositiveLife NSW are delighted to invite Pozhet and Pozhet clients for the upcoming social inclusion event, The Quarterly, on Thursday 29 May at the Black Penny Gallery in Surry Hills (648 Bourke Street, Surry Hills). It is from 7pm until 10pm and will include light snacks and […]
HPTN052 was the study that proved Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) reduces HIV transmission by96%. Now the final results are in. Previously there has been uncertainty about the best time to start ART. The results now show that early ART reduces the risk of AIDS […]
