AIDS Alert Archives – December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
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Microbicide breakthroughs may signal new era in HIV prevention
After a rocky decade, the microbicides field finally is seeing some success, opening up a promising future that should include a wider range of HIV prevention options for women as well as for men who have sex with men (MSM). -
Can microbicides prevent rectal transmission in MSM?
Young minority men who have sex with men (MSM) are most at risk of HIV infection in the United States, so there needs to be more prevention options and strategies addressing their vulnerability. Microbicides may be an answer. -
Ongoing microbicide studies may lead to more options
The HIV community has waited a long time but there might finally be some rewards when the first microbicide options become available worldwide. Among these options are an intravaginal ring that delivers dapivirine and the daily use of tenofovir vaginal gel. -
HIV risks remain, as needle safety goal fades
Eliminating needlesticks to protect health care workers from HIV and other bloodborne pathogens was once an official federal goal. -
Study sheds light on HIV ART-naïve population
A national study has found that antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs are underused among people who seek HIV care from HIV clinics at seven sites across the United States. -
CDC funds expand HIV prevention effort
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing $11.6 million in grants to support demonstration projects that implement a combination approach to HIV prevention inclusive of treatment, care, and social services in 12 hard-hit areas across the country. -
FDA Notifications
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved changes to the labeling for entecavir (Baraclude®) to provide a dosing regimen for adult patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and decompensated liver disease, based on efficacy data through Week 48 and cumulative safety data from one trial.