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Treatments news from the IAS Conference

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:52:42 -0700

A roundup of HIV treatments developments from the IAS Conference in Cape Town.

HAART on the heart

Jill Sergeant — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:20:40 -0700

Starting Highly Active AntiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. Therapy can improve some of the things that lead to heart problems but not all of them, a recent study has revealed. Arteries which are already thickened or hardened do not improve on treatment. Metabolic complications, including increases in blood levels of lipids, are common in people on treatment and can also contribute to this condition.

Atazanavir switch doesn’t reduce belly fat

David Menadue — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:24:44 -0700

In a disappointing finding from the REAL study, little difference was shown in visceral fat levels from those who shifted to atazanavir/ritonavir versus those remaining on their existing boosted protease inhibitorA type of anti-HIV drug that works by preventing the production of an enzyme, protease, that HIV needs to replicate..

Rocky Mountain CROI

Paul Kidd — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:08:00 -0700

The 13th annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) took place in Denver, Colorado, from February 5 to 8. The major breaking news from this conference was the premature cancellation of the SMART study, but as usual, this important conference produced a great deal more than a single story.

Much more than a junket

Paul Kidd — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:08:03 -0700

A report from the 3rd IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment, held in Rio de Janiero in July.

Triple treat

Paul Kidd — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:00:51 -0700

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme[Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme] The federal government program which subsidises medication costs in Australia. Anti-HIV drugs are part of a special part of the PBS called Section 100 (S100) which is used for expensive, highly specialised drugs. has recently added three new antiretroviralsA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV., to become available on prescription in December. PAUL KIDD takes a look at the newest weapons in the anti-HIV armoury.

Bangkok AIDS Conference: Small steps

Paul Kidd — Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:00:22 -0700

There isn’t a lot of Earth-shattering news to report from Bangkok, but as always there were numerous small developments. As PAUL KIDD explains, some of these small steps could develop into giant leaps.

The power of one

Paul Kidd — Sun, 14 Dec 2003 12:00:21 -0800

We all want simpler treatment regimens with fewer side effects and no meal restrictions, right? Well how does once-a-day treatment sound? As PAUL KIDD reports, it may be closer than you think.

'The greatest health crisis in human history'

Paul Kidd — Thu, 31 Jul 2003 07:00:22 -0700

The major international AIDS conference for 2003 has ended with encouraging signs of growing international commitment to fight AIDS in the developing world, and with several promising medical developments.

News and treatments briefs

Paul Kidd — Sat, 31 May 2003 07:00:48 -0700

HIV-related news in brief from the June-July 2003 edition of Positive Living.