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Computational model uncovers progression of HIV infection in brain
University of Alberta research team successfully uncovered the progression of HIV infection in the brain using a new mathematical model. The team is utilizing this model to develop a nasal spray to administer antiretroviral medication effectively. Their…
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New technique of cellular vaccination against HIV
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found a way to tether HIV-fighting antibodies to immune cells, creating a cell population resistant to the virus. Researchers have used membrane-tethered, receptor blocking antibodies to achieve this outcome. Here,…
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Animal study shows combination of antibodies are effective in HIV
Without antiretroviral drug treatment, the majority of people infected with HIV ultimately develop AIDS, as the virus changes and evolves beyond the body’s ability to control it. But a small group of infected individuals called elite controllers…
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Increased risk of cardiovascular events in HIV patients
Current methods to predict the risk of heart attack and stroke vastly underestimate the risk in individuals with HIV, which is nearly double that of the general population, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. “The actual risk…
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HIV treatment with immunotherapy using VRC01 shows promise and limitations
Immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment options in oncology, neurology, and many infectious diseases and now there is fresh hope that the same method could be used to treat or functionally cure HIV, according to two related studies from…
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Ibalizumab, a monoclonal antibody for treating Multidrug resistant HIV infection
A new biologic medication – the first for HIV – is showing promise in treating patients with multidrug resistance, according to phase 3 research being presented at IDWeek 2016™. Administered intravenously once every two weeks, ibalizumab is…
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Researchers focus on using Nanoparticles to improve drug delivery in HIV patients
New research led by the University of Liverpool aims to improve the administration and availability of drug therapies to HIV patients through the use of nanotechnology. The research, conducted by the collaborative nanomedicine research programme led by…
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