CDC Publishes Estimated Prevalence of HIV Infection in the United States
"CDC's analysis reveals that more than a million people - an estimated 1,106,400 adults and adolescents - were living with HIV infection in the United States at the end of 2006. This analysis also reveals some important news about progress in our nation's fight against HIV/AIDS."
Read the full report here and a Q&A on the new estimate.
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention Releases 2006 Disease Profile Report
"This report includes a review of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD, and TB surveillance data, and a special focus section on African-American men to illustrate how these diseases and the factors that influence them may overlap and result in excess disease burden among certain populations."
Read the full report here. [PDF]
FDA Approves New Pediatric Label Changes for Didanosine (Videx EC)
"On September 29, 2008, FDA approved a pediatric efficacy supplement for Videx EC (didanosine) Delayed-Release Capsules, expanding the indication to include children weighing at least 20 kg."
The updated label will be available from the FDA soon. More information is available:
FDA Approves Alternative Dosing Regimen for Atazanavir (Reyataz) in Treatment-Naive Patients
"On September 30, 2008, FDA approved an alternative dosing regimen for Reyataz (atazanavir) for HIV-1 infected treatment-naive patients who can take ritonavir. The recommended dosage is Reyataz 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily for treatment-naive patients."
The updated label will be available from the FDA soon. More information is available:
Emergence of HIV/AIDS Traced to Colonial-Era Africa
"New research suggests that AIDS among humans occurred at least three decades earlier than previously thought."
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Study: Once-Daily Boosted Darunavir Similar to Twice-Daily for Some Patients
"Treatment-experienced, HIV-infected patients with no baseline darunavir RAMs achieved similar high responses with darunavir/r 800/100 mg once daily and 600/100 mg twice daily."
More information is available:
Study: Ezetimibe Reduces LDL Cholesterol in Patients Receiving HAART
"Ezetimibe was safe and effective in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and is an option for patients who cannot tolerate treatment with a statin."
For more information, read the study abstract.
Study: Anti-Obesity Treatments May Fight Viral Infections
"Drugs used to treat obesity may be effective against a wide range of viral infections such as the flu, hepatitis, and even HIV ... ."
For more information, read the full story.
Study: Three Million Injection Drug Users Could Be HIV-Positive
"As the number of countries reporting intravenous drug use has increased over the last decade, a new study suggests that as many as 3 million of these addicts may be HIV-positive."
For more information, read the full story.
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