January 22, 2009

Martin Delaney receives prestigious nat'l award

Project Inform announced that founder Martin Delaney was recently honored by NIAID director Anthony Fauci for his towering leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Read more.

January 15, 2009

AIDS advocates worry about cuts to Medi-Cal

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has decided to fully fund the AIDS Drug Assistance Program in his proposed 2009-10 budget, but people with AIDS who are on Medi-Cal could face reduced help.  Read more.

January 5, 2008

HPV vaccine may be effective in boys & men

New data from a European confer-ence appear to show that Gardasil prevented genital lesions in men 16-26 years of age. This may be important news for people with HIV who are at higher risk for HPV disease and its related cancers.  Read more.

December 17, 2008

Project Inform to prioritize health care reform in 2009

The November 2008 election led to renewed discussion about reforming the nation’s health care system, with an emphasis on providing coverage for uninsured individuals.  Read more.

November 21, 2008

PI Perspective #47 is now available!

Project Inform's critically acclaimed treatment journal can be read in full online!  Read more.

October 25, 2008

Prezista granted
expanded approval

Having shown impressive results from three large studies, the newest protease inhibitor, Prezista, receives an expanded approval by the FDA for use in first line therapy.  Read more.

October 14, 2008

Scientists unravel potential target of therapy

A USC team of scientists has created a molecular model of a human protein that may lead to treatments for HIV disease. Though known since 2002, the enzyme, APOBEC3G, shows anti-HIV properties and this new model may lead to the development of new therapies.  Read more.

September 25, 2008

Help get badly needed Medicaid funds to states

The second economic stimulus bill is being readied in Congress. Encourage your leaders to include a temporary relief to states that may be forced to cut back on their Medicaid programs — the largest public payer of services for people living with HIV.  Read more.

September 23, 2008

What’s the plan? Calls for nat'l AIDS strategy

The October issue of Poz Magazine's cover story features Project Inform's Dana Van Gorder in a discussion of what it will take to bring the US domestic HIV epidemic under control.  Read more.

September 16, 2008

New indication for HPV vaccine approved

Gardasil, the only approved vaccine for preventing HPV infection and cervical cancer, receives extended indications for preventing vaginal and vulva cancers.  Read more.

July 21, 2008

HIV testing: Taking the next step in California

Project Inform, along with several California entities, recently discussed the issues faced by implementing AB 682, the new HIV testing law enacted this year, which removed the need to get written consent for an HIV test in private medical settings.  Read more.

January 21, 2009

PI announces key job opening

Project Inform recently announced its search for the position of Director of Treatment and Prevention Advocacy.  Read more.

January 9, 2009

Immune proteins may control HIV infection

Recent study results show that two key proteins used by CD8 cells in those who naturally control HIV without therapy effectively control HIV infection in the lab.  Read more.

November 10, 2008

Changing the HIV treatment paradigm

In October 2008, Project Inform convened a think tank meeting called HAART 2.0 to explore the current HIV treatment paradigm and discuss changes where they're possible and necessary.  Read more.

November 5, 2008

Part B premium pay-ments cut from Medi-Cal

Many but not all people with HIV living in California who have both Medicare and Medi-Cal with a share of cost more than $500 will be affected by this cut. This information includes a fact sheet.  Read more.

October 22, 2008

Voting is AIDS Advocacy

Voting for candidates who prioritize health care is a powerful way to refocus our leaders' attention on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Learn more about how to make a difference on November 4, 2008.  Read more.

October 20, 2008

Project Inform calls on next President to create a National AIDS Strategy

Project Inform continues its leadership role in coalition with dozens more organizations who are calling on the next President's role to effectively end the epidemic in the US.  Read more.

September 30, 2008

Nipple shield may prevent HIV transmission

Efforts to reduce HIV transmission from breastfeeding got a boost this month from an engineer who created a device called an HIV nipple shield. This new device was fashioned by a team of university students headed by British chemical engineer Stephen Gerrard.  Read more.

September 23, 2008

The upcoming flu season and your health

This year, the FDA approved a new round of flu vaccines for the US. Get all the information you need to protect your health this winter.  Read more.

September 16, 2008

Project Inform helps lead new PrEP group

Project Inform has moved into the biomedical prevention arena by helping lead a national working group address a potentially exciting new HIV intervention strategy.  Read more.

June 24, 2008

Important info for people with HIV considering marriage in California

Since the CA Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage, many questions remain regarding how the decision will impact the health care coverage for many people living with HIV/AIDS.  Read more.

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