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December, 2008

Dec 19: CDC: Recently published materials on Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Dec 15: FDA Panel Backs New, Less Costly Female Condom Exit Disclaimer

Dec 8: CDC: Dramatic Declines Indicate Success in U.S. HIV Prevention

November, 2008

Nov 19: Landmark Study Defines Benefits of Early HIV Testing and Treatment for Infected Infants

September, 2008

Sep 23: SAMHSA Awards Approximately $105 Million to Community Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Treatment Services for Traditionally Underserved Communities

July, 2008

Jul 28: New Report Examines Donor Funding for Health in Low- & Middle- Income Countries Exit Disclaimer

Jul 25: Study Disproves Belief That Hepatitis C Blunts HIV Drugs

Jul 11: Crack Cocaine Use Increases Risk of Illness, Death Among HIV-Positive Women, Study Says Exit Disclaimer

Jul 7: Infant formula blocks HIV transmission Exit Disclaimer

Jul 3: Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk

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June, 2008

Jun 27: Trends in HIV/AIDS Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Jun 26: Statement by Mrs. Laura Bush for National HIV Testing Day

Jun 25: Many may 'trust' their partner is a low STD risk.

Jun 19: Issues with Oral Fluid Rapid Tests Information Provided.

Jun 19: Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection.

Jun 18: MSM Largely Ignored in Global Fight Against AIDS. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 18: HIV Screening Among People Ages 55, Older Worthwhile, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 11: FDA Advisory Panel Voices Concern Over Risks of HIV Vaccine Trials in Teenagers. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 5: Decline in Teen Sex Levels Off, Survey Shows.

Jun 4: Findings Offer Insights into Role of Breastfeeding in Preventing Infant Death, HIV Infection in Resource Poor Countries.

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May, 2008

May 27: HIV-positive Survivors of Sexual Abuse Who Receive Coping Intervention Less Likely to Engage in Unprotected Sex.

May10: Call to Shift HIV Prevention Demographics.

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April, 2008

Apr 16: Researchers Join Forces for AIDS Vaccine.

Apr 2: Online Survey Looks at Women, HIV in U.S. Exit Disclaimer

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March, 2008

Mar 28: FDA approval of VITROS Anit-HIV 1 +2 diagnostic immunoassay.

Mar 26: HIV/AIDS Vaccine Researchers at NIH Meeting Call for Increase in Basic Research, New Strategies. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 25: US government sees overhaul of AIDS vaccine effort.

Mar 21: Some people may transmit weaker AIDS virus: study.

Mar 20: Statement of Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Mar 20: Communities Nationwide Commemorate National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 14: Many STIs Not Detected in U.S. Because of Lack of Testing Among MSM, Health Officials Say. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 13: Second study finds treating herpes won’t stop HIV.

Mar 12: Partner Treatment Eyed for STDs.

Mar 12: Decreasing undiagnosed HIV infection helped reduce rate of HIV transmission in US. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 11: One in 4 US Teens Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease.

Mar 11: Group gets to test new Merck AIDS drug in gel. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 10: HIV/AIDS: A Growing Issue for Women and Girls.

Mar 10: Statement of Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Mar 5: Study Finds Anti-AIDS Drugs May Prevent HIV Infection.

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February, 2008

Feb 25: Update Concerning the HVTN 503/Phambili HIV Vaccine Study.

Feb 20: Experimental Microbicide Carraguard Does Not Provide Protection Against HIV, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 6: Extended Nevirapine Regimens Reduce HIV Transmission and Death in Breastfed Infants of HIV-infected Mothers.

Feb 6: Anti-Herpes Drug Does Not Reduce Risk of HIV Infection in People with Genital Herpes, Study Finds.

Feb 6: Researchers Use Technique To Identify, Generate Molecules for Microbicide Research, Development. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 5: Studies Examine Reducing Risk of Vertical HIV Transmission While Breastfeeding, Effect of Herpes Treatments on Transmission. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 4: Researchers Discover New Battleground for Viruses and Immune Cells.

Feb 4: Researchers Examine Effect of Male Circumcision on Female Partners. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 1: CDC Underscores Current Recommendation for Preventing HIV Transmission.

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January, 2008

Jan 29: Consumer Update: Vital Facts About FDA-Approved HIV Test Kits.

Jan 29: New Report Provides Information on HIV Prevalence in the U.S. Household Population.

Jan 24: Sex Education Goes Online to Reach Teens.

Jan 23: Post-Exposure HIV Drugs Won't Boost Risky Behavior.

Jan 15: Antiretroviral Drugs May Prevent Vaginal Transmission of HIV.

Jan 11: Proteins That Could Be Used to Halt HIV Are Identified. Exit Disclaimer

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December, 2007

Dec 25: Study links drinking with sex.

Dec 18: FDA Mandates New Warning for Nonoxynol 9 OTC Contraceptive Products.

Dec 17: CDC Releases Updated HIV Compendium.

Dec 5: Male Circumcision Does Not Offer Protection Against HIV Among U.S. Black, Hispanic MSM, Study Says.  Exit Disclaimer

Dec 4: Black MSM Twice as Likely as White MSM To Be Living With HIV, Researchers Say. Exit Disclaimer

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November, 2007

Nov 30:  Joint Statement from the National Institutes of Health on World AIDS Day.

Nov 29: US Aims to Take HIV Tests to High-Risk People.

Nov 29:  MMWR: Rapid HIV Testing in Outreach and Other Community Settings --- United States, 2004—2006.

Nov 28:  Lack of HIV Prevention Efforts Among MSM Fueling Increase in New Diagnoses, JAMA Commentary Says. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 28:  Silence on HIV Tied to Epidemic’s Rise.

Nov 27:  Televisions Programs Mark World AIDS Day.

Nov 26: National Institute on Drug Abuse Launches Public Service Campaign for Hispanic Youth on the Link between Non-Injection Drugs and HIV.

Nov 26: Washington D.C. Releases New Data on HIV/AIDS. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 20:  Despite HIV Fear, Few Prisons Allow Inmates Access to Condoms.

Nov 16: AMA Recommends Routine HIV Testing While Protecting Patient Autonomy, Privacy. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 16: Some OBs unclear on HIV testing requirements. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 15: Stigma affects 20% of HIV vaccine trial participants. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 13: Many People Don’t Think AIDS is Fatal: Survey.

Nov 11: Redesigning a Condom so Women Will Use It.

Nov 9: Eliminating Cells That Produce a Distress Signal When Infected With HIV Could Lead to Strategy for New Vaccine Candidate, Researchers Say. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 7: Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of NIAID, NIH On the Release of New Data from the HVTN 502 (STEP) HIV Vaccine Study.

Nov 4: An Epidemic’s Unseen Cause; Women Trade Sex for Drugs, with AIDS the Result.

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October, 2007

Oct 30: CDC proposals for HIV testing clash with state laws.

Oct 30: Concurrent sex partners not uncommon for U.S. men.

Oct 24: HRSA’s Women’s Health USA 2007 Reports Sharp Decline in HIV-Positive Newborns.

Oct 24: People with Moderate HIV Viral Loads More Likely to Transmit Virus, Study Says. Exit Disclaimer

Oct 16:  Updated Fact Sheet Released: Mother-to-Child (perinatal) HIV Transmission and Prevention.

Oct 11: Study Sees Differences in How US Hispanics Get HIV.

Oct 11: Protein Discovery Could Lead to Development of New Antiretroviral That Prevents HIV From Entering Cells, Study Says. Exit Disclaimer

Oct 10: 30-Plus States Bar Routine HIV Testing Recommended by US Health Officials.

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September, 2007

Sep 21: Immunizations Are Discontinued in Two HIV Vaccine Trials.

Sep 13: Number of Partners Doesn't Explain Gay HIV Rate.

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August, 2007

Aug 22:  Aging with AIDS: It's a Good Thing, but Challenging.

Aug 22:  Alcohol Consumption Linked to HIV Disease Progression, Study Shows. Exit Disclaimer

Aug 16:  Drug Labeling Safety Information: Baraclude (entecavir) Tablets and Oral Solution.

Aug 13:  Sex Ed for Seniors: You Still Need Those Condoms.

Aug 9:  Abbott Laboratories Receives Additional FDA Approvals for HIV Test and System.

Aug 7:  AHA Affiliate Releases Toolkit for ED-Based HIV Testing Programs. Exit Disclaimer

Aug 1:  AIDS Vaccine Given a Push.

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July, 2007

July 31:  Drug Use Linked to Risk of AIDS.

Jul 17:  Self-Assessment May Lower HIV Patients' Risk Taking.

Jul 16:  Religious Groups Work to Translate Sex Education Message.

Jul 13:  Diaphragm No Defense Against HIV, Study Finds.

Jul 3: Considerations for HIV Vaccine Clinical Trials in Adolescents paper now available.

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June, 2007

Jun 28:  New Illinois Law Allows HIV Tests with Just Spoken Consent.

Jun 26:  A Brief Skill-Building Program Can Reduce STD or HIV Risk among Inner-City African American Women.

Jun 22:  Performers Getting HIV Tests to Raise Awareness of Virus Among Africa Americans.

Jun 21:  CDC Launches Redesigned National HIV Testing Resources Website.

Jun 19:  American Academy of Pediatrics to Review Policy on Male Circumcision After Studies Find Procedure Reduces Men's HIV Infection Risk. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 14:  Nevada Governor Signs HIV Testing Bill Aimed at Pregnant Women, Infants.

Jun 11:  Targeting HIV Better Than Broad Screening, Study Says.

Jun 6:  Better Access to Testing Urgently Needed to Fight HIV in Asia-Pacific.

Jun 6:  Leading Web Resource for HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria Information Now Available in French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi and Simplified Chinese. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 4:  Group Hopes to Spread AIDS Education to Latinos.

Jun 4:  AIDS Seen as New Threat to African Democracy.

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May, 2007

May 30:  WHO and UNAIDS issue new guidance on HIV testing and counselling in health facilities. Exit Disclaimer

May 22:  Georgia to Add HIV Tests to Its Prenatal Exams.

May 21:  Behavioral Intervention Reduces Risk of HIV Spread, Study Says.

May 18:  Experimental HIV Vaccines Likely Will Offer Limited Immunity, Might Delay Onset of AIDS, Commentary Says. Exit Disclaimer

May 18:  HIV Screening in Hospital EDs Might Be More Cost Effective Than Other Screening Methods, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

May 16:  The Quest for an Effective HIV Vaccine Presents New Possibilities, Challenges.

May 15:  Australian Prime Minister Howard Preparing Plan That Could Tighten Regulations Concerning HIV-Positive Immigrants. Exit Disclaimer

May 14:  FDA Approves Abbott, Roche HIV Tests. Exit Disclaimer

May 14:  New Jersey Senator Introduces Bill That Would Require Pregnant Women, Infants To Receive HIV Tests. Exit Disclaimer

May 14:  Tennessee Senate Approves Bill Requiring People Convicted of Promoting Sex Work To Be Tested for HIV. Exit Disclaimer

May 11:  United Press International Examines Vaccine Development for HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases. Exit Disclaimer

May 8:  NIDA Looks at Non-Injection Drug Use and Spread of HIV/AIDS: CDC estimates 250,000 Americans Unaware they are HIV-Positive.

May 7:  Religious response to AIDS to be studied. Exit Disclaimer

May 3:  Imaging Techniques Reveal that HIV Infects Host Cells Using a Molecular Entry Claw.

May 1:  Illinois House Considers Bill That Would Remove Written Consent Requirement for HIV Tests. Exit Disclaimer

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April, 2007

Apr 23:  AIDS Cases Among American Indians Increasing, Improved Prevention Efforts Needed, Advocates Say. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 19:  American Indians Face AIDS Threat.

Apr 18:  Pharmaceutical Companies Should Partner With Gates Foundation on Development of HIV/AIDS Vaccine, Report Says. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 12:  L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Data Show MSM Five Times More Likely To Test HIV-Positive if They Used Crystal Meth. Exit Disclaimer

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March, 2007

Mar 28:  The World Health Organization and UNAIDS announce recommendations from expert consultation on male circumcision for HIV prevention.

Mar 15:  A more complex HIV family tree discovered - impact of viral evolution changes direction of AIDS research.

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February, 2007

Feb 27:  CDC and the Public Health Training Network will present a satellite broadcast and Webcast entitled, “Preventing HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Challenges and Innovations,” on May 17, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. EDT. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 22:  The Lancet Publishes Details on Two Studies of Adult Male Circumcision to Prevent HIV.

Feb 21:  HIV Testing Essential in Fighting Spread of Virus, NIAID Director Fauci Says. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 14: Press release from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/ National Institutes of Health (NIH), "Scientists Unveil Piece of HIV Protein that May Be Key to AIDS Vaccine Development".

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January, 2007

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December, 2006

Dec 13:  Adult Male Circumcision Significantly Reduces Risk of Acquiring HIV: Trials in Kenya and Uganda Stopped Early. 

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Treatment and Care

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August, 2008

Aug 12: FDA Approves Gilead AIDS Drug for Hepatitis B Exit Disclaimer

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July, 2008

Jul 24: Congress Sends Bush Legislation Tripling Funds for Fighting AIDS Around the World Exit Disclaimer

Jul 23: AIDS among Latinos on Rise Exit Disclaimer

Jul 7: SF Study: Streamlined Consent Increases HIV Testing Among High-Risk Populations, Notes AHF Exit Disclaimer

Jul 7: GeoVax Reports Progress on Its AIDS Vaccine Technology Exit Disclaimer

Jul 3: Updated Prevention and Treatment Guidelines for Opportunistic Infections

Jul 1: Risk of death for people with HIV now similar to that seen in the general population Exit Disclaimer

Jul 1: AIDS treatments accelerate aging process Exit Disclaimer

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June, 2008

Jun 24: Children, Adolescents Living With HIV Have Higher Rates of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Issues, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 23: Study Shows That Small Protein Can Broaden Immune Response in Humans.

Jun 20: Updated Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections Guidelines Released.

Jun 19: Heart Risks Emerging in People With HIV.

Jun 13: HIV Birth Witnessed.

Jun 6: Longer Treatment With Antiretroviral Nevirapine Reduces Risk of HIV Among Infants, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 5: Freezing HIV Med Prices for U.S. Agencies. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 2: HIV treatment access improves, but coverage low.

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May, 2008

May 27: Monitoring Board Recommends Stopping Experimental Treatment Regimen in International Study of Patients New to HIV Treatment.

May 27: US study confirms long-term use of AZT, d4T result in lipoatrophy. Exit Disclaimer

May 20: Cancer risk soars in HIV-infected people: study.

May 20: NIAID to Advance B-Cell Approach to HIV Vaccines.

May 16: Researchers Discover ‘Reservoir’ That Allows HIV To Remain Infectious Despite Treatment. Exit Disclaimer

May 15: Essay Examines Progress, Challenges in HIV/AIDS Research. Exit Disclaimer

May 14: Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen.

May 9: HIV reduces body's ability to control hepatitis C replication. Exit Disclaimer

May 5: University of California-San Francisco Researchers Studying Cognition in Older HIVers.

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April, 2008

Apr 30: Adverse effects of HIV therapy differ by race, sex.

Apr 28: Research Findings Open New Front in Fight Against HIV.

Apr 28: Survival Rates Among HIV-Positive People Who Receive Lab Tests Similar To People Who Do Not Receive Tests, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 14: Los Alamos Lab Suggests HIV Spreads Faster Than Thought.

Apr 9: ADAP Recipients Hit All-Time High in 2007. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 2: HIV Drugs Linked to Increase Risk of Heart Attack.

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March, 2008

Mar 28: Capsaicin patch helps relieve neuropathy. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 27: Early FDA Communication About an Ongoing Safety Review of Ziagen (Abacavir) and Videx (Didanosine).

Mar 26: New pediatric dosing recommendations for Reyataz Capusle, patients ages 6 to 18 years old.

Mar 25: Genetic Variations Might Be Causing Mutations to HIV, Making It Less Potent, Study Says. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 25: Ban on Travelers with HIV into US Reviewed.

Mar 24: Food Poisoning May Be Fatal for People With HIV. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 19: Researchers Discover Genetic Circuit in HIV That Controls Whether Virus Activates, Remains Dormant. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 12: Dear Healthcare Professional letter from the FDA regarding prescribing information for Prezista (darunavir).

Mar 11: Updates to Prezista (darunavir) tablets labeling.

Mar 11: Vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia effective in HIV-positive men. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 10: Repeatedly HIV-negative patients with very advanced HIV disease: only 16 ever reported. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 5: Researchers Discover Protein That Could Lead to Development of HIV Vaccine, New Treatments, Study. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 3: Gene Could Stop Progression of HIV, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

Mar 1: Scientists Study How HIV Hides in Body.

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February, 2008

Feb 29: Updated Pediatric Treatment Guidelines Released.

Feb 25: New mg tablet strength for Prezista (darunavir) approved.

Feb 22: New Therapy Helps Boost Immune System of HIV Patients.

Feb 10: NIAID Scientists Identify New Cellular Receptor for HIV.

Feb 7: New Epivir tablets to facilitate pediatric dosing approved.

Feb 6: Tests Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug.

Feb 6: Los Angeles Times Examines Aging Among Long-Term HIV Survivors in U.S. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 5: Anticipated “Slam Dunk” Treatment Fails.

Feb 4: Researchers Examine Immune Cells Where HIV Can Lie Dormant, Possible Treatments. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 1: Scientists Study How HIV Hides in the Body.

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January, 2008

Jan 29: Updated Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents Released.

Jan 22: US health care staff should be `mindful` of ways they behave towards HIV patients, study finds. Exit Disclaimer

Jan 18: FDA Approves New HIV Drug After Priority Review.

Jan 16: Reyataz (atazanavir) package insert revisions.

Jan 10: New Proteins That Help HIV Grow Identified. Exit Disclaimer

Jan 7: HIV-Related Hospitalizations Decline.

Jan 7: HIV/AIDS Experts, Doctors Voice Concerns About Health Problems Seen Among Long-Term HIV/AIDS Survivors. Exit Disclaimer

Jan 7: Amino Acid Mutations in Protein Might Make HIV Vulnerable to Immune System Attack, Study Finds. Exit Disclaimer

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December, 2007

Dec 20: Labeling update for Lexiva (fosamprenavir).

Dec 5: Start treatment when CD4 cell count is 350, say revised US guidelines.

Dec 1: “Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents” updated.

Dec 1: Overlooked Mutation Can Spur HIV Drug Resistance.

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November, 2007

Nov 15: Estimated One in 22 MSM in Florida Living With HIV/AIDS, Report Says.

Nov 15: Adherence to HIV therapy linked to health literacy. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 13: FDA OK’s Lower Does of AIDS Drug.

Nov 6: AIDS Conference to Focus on Social Services.

Nov 5: FDA Releases Final Guidance for Industry on the Role of HIV Resistance Testing in Antiretroviral Drug Development.

Nov 5: TB vaccine sickens HIV-infected children.

Nov 2: Updated Public Health Service Perinatal Treatment Guidelines Released.

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October, 2007

Oct 30: Some HIV-Positive People Taking Longer to Initiate Treatment, Study Says.

Oct 26: Many US TB Patients also HIV-Infected, Report Finds.

Oct 22: Genetic Factor in AIDS Progression is Higher than Thought: Study.

Oct 22: Keeping Tabs of AIDS Virus Changes.

Oct 22: Dual infection possible in nonprogressor HIV patients.

Oct 22: Study Finds Genetic Influence on Pace of HIV Progression.

Oct 12: New dosing regimen for Lexiva approved.

Oct 12: FDA approval of Isnetress (raltegravir).

Oct 8: AIDS Cocktail Preserves Brain, Study Finds.

Oct 4: FDA announce traditional approval of Aptivus (tipranavir).

Oct 4: Obesity a Problem in HIV Population.

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September, 2007

Sep 20: ICAAC: Incidence of non-AIDS-defining cancers remains higher for HIV-positive individuals despite HAART.

Sep 19: Pregnancy May Offer Some Protection Against Full-Blown AIDS.

Sep 19: Pfizer Touts Successful Tests on New Anti-AIDS Drug.

Sep 18: Johnson & Johnson Says Prezista Matches Kaletra in HIV Trial.

Sep 13: Falling Platelet Counts May Signal HIV-Linked Dementia.

Sep 12: Pillboxes help HIV-positive stick to drug regimens.

Sep 10: Important information about Viraceptfrom the FDA.

Sep 6: Panel Backs AIDS Drug.

Sep 5: One-fourth of HIV Patients Believe Their Doctors Stigmatize Them.

Sep 1:  HIV Protease Inhibitors Show Potential as Cancer Treatments.

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August, 2007

Aug 22:  Aging with AIDS: It's a Good Thing, but Challenging.

Aug 22:  Alcohol Consumption Linked to HIV Disease Progression, Study Shows.

Aug 16:  Drug Labeling Safety Information: Baraclude (entecavir) Tablets and Oral Solution.

Aug 14:  CDC updates HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics/Latinos fact sheet.

Aug 13:  Important Dear Healthcare Provider letter about pediatric dosing.

Aug 10:  Over 50s do just as well on HIV treatment but more likely to be diagnosed late and to change treatment sooner.

Aug 8:  IAS: Incidence of some cancers increasing significantly in HIV-positive individuals.

Aug 6:  FDA Approves Maraviroc.

Aug 1:  HIV Patients Anxious as Support Programs Cut Back.

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July, 2007

Jul 25:  Label changes for BARACLUDE (entecavir) Tablets and Oral Solution.

Jul 25:  Treating HIV-Infected Infants Early Helps Them Live Longer.

Jul 22:  Despite Progress, World Still Failing HIV Carriers: AIDS Chief.

Jul 19: Combo HIV Drug Therapy May Restore Healthy Immune System.

Jul 19:  First Genome-Wide Study of Infectious Disease Opens New Avenues for HIV Treatment, Vaccines.

Jul 13:  Booster therapy after starting HIV treatment may offer way of reducing long-term drug burden.

Jul 6:  HIV Infection Raises Lung Cancer Risk: Study.

Jul 5: New Combo Drug Therapies Prove Effective Against HIV.

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June, 2007

Jun 26: New Report on AIDS Drug Assistance Programs Released.

Jun 11: Navajos Continue to Battle AIDS and HIV Despite Cultural Taboos: Progress Cited.

Jun 5: Puerto Rico's AIDS Care in Disarray Over Funds.

Jun 1: Australian Prime Minister to Review Acceptance of HIV-Positive Immigrants.

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May, 2007

May 17: Early Treatment With Three Classes of Antiretrovirals Quickly Reduces Viral Loads, Study Says.

May 16: Boehringer To Reduce Price of Antiretroviral Nevirapine in Low-, Middle-Income Countries, Official Says.

May 16: About 13M Injection Drug Users Worldwide Need Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment Services, UNAIDS Says.

May 15: Australian Prime Minister Howard Preparing Plan That Could Tighten Regulations Concerning HIV-Positive Immigrants.

May 7: 40% of HIV-Positive, Transitional Housing Residents in New York City Experience Discrimination From Health Care System, Study Says.

May 2: Report Examines HIV/AIDS Among Blacks.

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April, 2007

Apr 30:  Supplement to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1 Infected Adults and Adolescents Released.

Apr 27:  HIV Rates Up For Black, Hispanic Gay Men.

Apr 24: HIV Infection Seems to Raise Heart Attack Risk.

Apr 24:  Rep. Waters Introduces Bill That Would Require Federal Prisons To Provide Inmates With HIV Testing, Treatment, Counseling.

Apr 23:  FDA Voices Concerns Over New HIV Drug Class.

Apr 20:  Safety Worries Persist as First in Novel Class of HIV Drugs Seeks FDA Approval.

Apr 20:  Advocates Discuss U.S. Law Banning HIV-Positive Foreigners From Entering Country.

Apr 20:  Peptide Found in Human Blood Inhibits 60 Strains of HIV, Study Says.

Apr 19:  Survey: Medicare Part D Failing People with AIDS.

Apr 17:  Merck's Antiretroviral Raltegravir Found To Reduce Viral Loads Among HIV-Positive People With Drug Resistance, Study Says.

Apr 11: Annual Report From Kaiser Family Foundation / National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors Gives Update on AIDS Drug Assistance Programs. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 7: Important notice from GlaxoSmithKline about Combivir and Ziagen.

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March, 2007

Mar 16: UNAIDS and WHO underline importance of evidence based approaches to treatment in response to AIDS. (PDF - 35KB) Exit Disclaimer

Mar 9: FDA Announces Approval of Generic Didanosine for Oral Solution.

Mar 1: Findings Reported at an L.A. Conference Signal Possible Fresh Modes of Attack Against Resistant Strains of HIV. Exit Disclaimer

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February, 2007

 

Feb 26: FDA and Bristol-Myers Squibb notify healthcare professionals of revisions to the labeling for Baraclude (entecavir).

Feb 6: FDA gives tentative approval of triple drug fixed dose combination: lamivudine-zidovudine-nevirapine.

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January, 2007

Jan 10:  Women’s Response to Anti-HIV Therapy Improved If Treatment Begins Six Months After Earlier Preventive Regimen.

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Agencies and Programs

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September, 2008

Sep 19:  SAMHSA Awards $105 Million to Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Treatment Services for Underserved

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July, 2008

Jul 24: NIAID Announces Revised Priorities for HIV Vaccine Research

Jul 6: UNAIDS and Kaiser Family Foundation release new report assessing funding for AIDS by G8 countries and other major donors Exit Disclaimer

Jul 2: Bush Urges Congress to Pass AIDS Funds Exit Disclaimer

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June, 2008

Jun 25: NIAID Creates HIV Vaccine Discovery Branch to Promote Synergy Between Basic HIV Researchers and Vaccine Designers.

Jun 23: NIH Launches New Office of AIDS Research Website.

Jun 6: MMWR: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance --- United States, 2007.

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May, 2008

May 28: HHS Invites HPLS Registrants to Session on HIV/AIDS Awareness Days (PDF – 127 KB)

May 21: Tentative approval of generic emtricitabine capsules under PEPFAR.

May 20: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) announces the availability of regional training grants. Exit Disclaimer

May 16: Statement of Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.

May 16: Tentative approval of generic nevirapine tablets under PEPFAR.

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April, 2008

Apr 25: NIAID Seeks Research Ideas for Funding Initiatives in Vaccine Discovery and HIV Prevention.

Apr 21: HHS Secretary Leavitt Meets With Health Officials in Vietnam To Discuss Health Issues, Including HIV/AIDS. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 17: CDC Launches New HIV/AIDS Website Topic: Hispanics/Latinos.

Apr 4: HHS Awards $1.1 Billion for HIV/AIDS Care, Medications.

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March, 2008

Mar 28: Dear Colleague Letter: 2006 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report (PDF - 1.14MB).

Mar 24: CDC Releases New HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report (PDF - 2.56 MB)

Mar 24: Tentative approval of two fixed dose combination products for PEPFAR.

Mar 11: HHS Awards $550 Million for HIV/AIDS Care, Services.

Mar 3: Tentative approval for a generic formulation of efavirenz tablets granted under PEPFAR.

Mar 3: Tentative approval for a generic formulation of stavudine capsules granted under PEPFAR.

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February, 2008

Feb 25: NCMHD Announces HIV/AIDS Expert as New Senior Policy Advisor.

Feb 22: Nominations for New Members for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Working Group on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of HIV-Infected Children.

Feb 14: Approval for a generic formulation of Zidovudine Tablets granted under PEPFAR.

Feb 14: President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Africa Policy, Trip to Africa.

Feb 5: President's FY 2009 Budget Proposal for HRSA Continues March to Expand Health Center Network, Access to Life-Saving Drugs for People With HIV/AIDS.

Feb 5: Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director of NIAID, NIH on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Feb 4: Tentative approval of generic atazanavir sulfate capsules under PEPFAR.

Feb 4: CDC Addresses the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Amongst African Americans.

Feb 1: Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Appointed Director of the NIAID Division of AIDS.

Feb 1: PEPFAR Releases Fourth Annual Report to Congress: The Power of Partnerships.

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January, 2008

Jan 29: Five Named to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, NIH Advisory Council.

Jan 29: Tentative approval of generic lamivudine for PEPFAR.

Jan 11: HHS Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents Welcomes New Members.

Jan 9: Request for Proposals for HIV Vaccine Research and Education Initiative National Partnership.

Jan 8: CDC publishes the HIV Prevention Strategic Plan: Extended Through 2010.

Jan 8: HHS Secretary Leavitt Visits Indian Facilities That Provide HIV/AIDS Care, Treatment. Exit Disclaimer

Jan 8: U.S. to double support for anti-AIDS fight. Exit Disclaimer

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December, 2007

Dec 20: Tentative approval of generic formulation of efavirenz under PEPFAR.

Dec 18: FDA Grants Tentative Approval to First Generic for Anitretroviral Viread Under PEFAR.

Dec 14: Winter 2008 issue of Mental Health AIDS released.

Dec 14: GAO releases report: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Dec 2: CDC statement on pending HIV incidence estimates.

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November, 2007

Nov 30: Statement by Elizabeth M. Duke, Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration Regarding World AIDS Day.

Nov 30: FDA granted tentative approval for a generic version of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets under PEPFAR.

Nov 30: President Bush Discusses World AIDS Day.

Nov 30: Statement by Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, on World AIDS Day 2007.

Nov 30: Joint Statement from the National Institutes of Health on World AIDS Day.

Nov 29: Tentative approval granted for a generic formulation of combination lamivudine/zidovudine tablets under PEPFAR.

Nov 29: New Rules for HIV-Positive Travelers Raise Questions.

Nov 27: NIDA Announces New Avant-Garde Award for Innovative AIDS Research.

Nov 26: AIDS and Behavior Publishes Issue of Studies, Articles on HIV/AIDS and Housing. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 20: Report released: Health Disparities in HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Tuberculosis in the US: Issues, Burden and Response (PDF – 2.75 MB).

Nov 20: UNAIDS/WHO revises global HIV/AIDS estimates; AIDS is among leading causes of death globally (PDF – 112 KB). Exit Disclaimer

Nov 20: UNAIDS releases 2007 AIDS epidemic update. Exit Disclaimer

Nov 13: CDC Probes HIV Cases Among Transplant Recipients.

Nov 8: MMWR: Syringe Exchange Programs---United States, 2005.

Nov 2: Tentative approval of lamivudine/stavudine fixed dose combination under PEPFAR.

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October, 2007

Oct 29: Tentative approval of staudine for oral solution under PEPFAR.

Oct 26: MMWR: Reported HIV Status of Tuberculosis Patients---United States, 1993-2005.

Oct 23: NIADI Funds $51 Million Contract to Create Comprehensive Model of Immune Response.

Oct 12: MMWR: HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics---United States, 2001-2005.

Oct 10: Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, on National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, October 15, 2007.

Oct 10: HUD Announces $32 Million in HIV/AIDS Housing to Help 31 AIDS Programs Nationwide.

Oct 2: SAMHSA Awards Nearly $159 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services.

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September, 2007

Sep 28: SAMHSA Awards $24 Million to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment in Targeted Areas

Sep 27: Federal Money Boosts State AIDS Program.

Sep 27: CDC Awards $35 Million to Support HIV Testing and Increase Early Diagnosis of HIV among African Americans.

Sep 18: HHS Announces $42 Million for AIDS Medications and Care.

Sep 15: Anthony S. Fauci Awarded Lasker Award for Public Service.

Sep 7: National Institute on Aging, NIH, Offers New Spanish Language Website With Information on HIV/AIDS.

Sep 6: Nominations Are Being Accepted for New Scientific Members for the HHS Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents. (PDF - 17 KB)

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August, 2007

Aug 31: HHS Awards $16.7 Million to Provide HIV/AIDS Care.

Aug 28: Sec. Leavitt blogs about his visit to a rural Rwandan health center during his trip to Africa evaluating HIV/AIDS programs.

Aug 26: HHS Sec. Leavitt blogs about opportunities to expand care for HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

Aug 21: HHS Secretary Leavitt Blogs After Arrival in Africa to Observe HIV/AIDS Efforts.

Aug 15: HHS Secretary to Visit Africa.

Aug 14: CDC updates HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics/Latinos fact sheet.

Aug 14: Tentative approval of new triple fixed dose combination tablet of lamivudine, stavudine and nevirapine under PEPFAR.

Aug 13: Tentative approval of nevirapine tablets under PEPFAR.

Aug 13: HHS Awards $70.6 Million for HIV/AIDS Care for At-Risk Communities.

Aug 13: FDA Grants Tentative Approval for 50th and 51st Anti-Retroviral Drugs Under President's AIDS Relief Plan.

Aug 10: AIDSinfo Adds Audio Drug Name Pronunciations to the AIDSinfo Drug Database.

Aug 10: MMWR: Percentage of Adults Aged >18 Years Who Reported Ever Being Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006.

Aug 9: Tentative approval of generic lamuvidine and zidovudine combination tablets under PEPFAR.

Aug 3: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Launches Redesigned Web Site.

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July, 2007

Jul 23: CDC Releases Updated Slide Set: AIDS Surveillance - Trends (1985-2005).

Jul 18: FDA's advisory committee meeting scheduled to discuss raltegravir.

Jul 13: Tentative approval of generic efavirenz under PEPFAR.

Jul 12: Tentative approval of generic nevirapine under PEPFAR.

Jul 11: FDA Expert Panel to Review Merck's New HIV Treatment Isentress in September.

Jul 10: Institute of Human Virology Program Nigeria Program Receives $43M PEPFAR Grant. Exit Disclaimer

Jul 5: CDC Releases Updated Slide Set: Pediatric HIV/AIDS Surveillance (through 2005).

Jul 5: CDC Releases Updates Slide Set: HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Urban and Nonurban Areas (through 2005).

Jul 2: HHS Awards $22 Million for Early Treatment of HIV/AIDS.

Jul 2: Statement: NIAID Modifies Trial Involving Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected Infants.

Jul 2: HRSA and IHS Officials Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Collaborate on HIV/AIDS Initiatives for American Indian/Alaska Natives.

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June, 2007

Jun 25: Mrs. Bush Discusses 5-Day Trip to Africa, Highlights PEPFAR.

Jun 22: MMWR: Rapid HIV Testing in Emergency Departments - Three U.S. Sites, January 2005-March 2006.

Jun 22: MMWR: Rapid HIV Testing Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Men at Gay Pride Events - Nine U.S. Cities, 2004-2006.

Jun 18 : CDC Launches Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Health Portal.

Jun 7: U.S. Providing Ministry of Health with HIV and AIDS Drugs for 40,000 Zimbabweans.

Jun 6: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH Releases MDR/XDR Tuberculosis Research Agenda.

Jun 4: Fogarty International Center to Hold Anniversary Meeting for Disease Control Priorities Project.

Jun 4: WHO welcomes United States' call for renewed commitment to AIDS. Exit Disclaimer

Jun 1: United States Government, Global Fund Collaborate to Treat 1.58 Million People Living With HIV/AIDS.

Jun 1: G8 Members To Announce Plans To Increase HIV/AIDS Spending at Summit. Exit Disclaimer

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May, 2007

May 30: President Bush Announces Five-Year, $30 Billion HIV/AIDS Plan.

May 23: HHS Awards $147 Million to Cities for HIV/AIDS Care.

May 23: FDA Posts Updated Policy on Blood Donations From Men Who Have Sex With Other Men.

May 22: Global Fund Helps Deliver Sharp Increases - Over 1 Million on AIDS treatment, 30 Million Malaria Nets Distributed. Exit Disclaimer

May 16: Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day May 19, 2007.

May 14: Statement of Margaret I. Johnston, Ph.D., Gary J. Nabel, M.D., Ph.D., and Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Friday, May 18, 2007.

May 11: United Press International Examines Vaccine Development for HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases. Exit Disclaimer

May 10: HHS Grant Helps To Remove 93 People From South Carolina's ADAP Waiting List; State's List Still Largest Nationwide. Exit Disclaimer

May 10: UNAIDS Executive Director Piot Concerned About Keeping HIV/AIDS on Political Agenda Amid Leadership Changes. Exit Disclaimer

May 9: CQ HealthBeat Examines PEPFAR's Progress. Exit Disclaimer

May 8: GAO Report Examines Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria Documentation of Funding Decisions. Exit Disclaimer

May 8: Health Officials Renew Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program.

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April, 2007

Apr 30: PEPFAR 'On Track' To Meet Goals When Authorization Expires, Ambassador Dybul Says. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 27: Global Fund seeks to triple AIDS/TB/malaria outlays. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 27: HHS Awards $26.8M To Provide HIV/AIDS Care Services to Low-Income Individuals, Families in South Carolina, Senators Say. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 25: FDA Panel Recommends Agency Approve Pfizer's Antiretroviral Maraviroc. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 25: House Committee Praises Bush Administration for Efforts To Fight HIV/AIDS Pandemic, Cites Further Challenges. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 23: Tentative approval of generic stavudine under PEPFAR.

Apr 20: infoSIDA - The New Spanish-Language HIV/AIDS Information Web Site From AIDSinfo Launched.

Apr 20: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Announces Request for Proposals: 2007 AIDS Community Information Outreach Projects.

Apr 18: PEPFAR To Provide $59M to Vietnam for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment Efforts. Exit Disclaimer

Apr 15: Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Awarded the Highest Honor of the Association of American Physicians.

Apr 5: HHS Awards $1.1 Billion to Help States, Territories Deliver HIV/AIDS Care.

Apr 5: Tentative approval of generic abacavir sulfate tablets under PEPFAR.

Apr 3: NIH and Institut Pasteur Extend Collaboration Agreement for HIV-1 Diagnostics.

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March, 2007

Mar 28:  HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary McGeein Named Director of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.

Mar 26: Tentative approval of efavirenz tablets under PEPFAR. 

Mar 19:  Tentative approval of lamivudine tablets eligibility under PEPFAR. 

Mar 16: CDC in 2005 reported 360,000 new cases of gonorrhea nationwide, Could Signify Rise in HIV Cases, MMWR Study Says. Exit Disclaimer

 Mar 13:  Statement By Charles W. Grim, D.D.S., M.H.S.A., Assistant Surgeon General Director, Indian Health Service Regarding the First National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 

Mar 13:  Two tentative approvals: stavudine/lamivudine tablets co-packaged with nevirapine tablets, and stavudine/lamivudine tablets for consideration under PEPFAR. 

Mar 12:  The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH) Announces Clinical Trials Units Selected for Newly Restructured HIV/AIDS Research Networks. 

Mar 9: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases new report: A Heightened National Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis among African Americans.

Mar 6: Tentative approval of lamivudine/zidovudine + nevirapine for eligibility under PEPFAR. 

Mar 5: National Women And Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2007 Statement by Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases, NIH.   

Mar 5: HRSA Awards $376 Million to Urban Areas for HIV/AIDS Care.   

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February, 2007

Feb 23: HRSA Delays Implementation of Ryan White Housing Policy to Review Comments. 

Feb 16: Bush Signs FY 2007 $463B Spending Bill That Allocates $1.3B Increase To Fund International HIV/AIDS, TB Programs. Exit Disclaimer

Feb 5: President’s FY08 Budget includes nearly $3 billion to support care and testing programs nationwide. 

Feb 5: President FY08 Budget includes $5.4 billion for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Emergency Plan/PEPFAR). 

Feb 5: Statement by HHS Assistant Secretary for Health regarding National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 

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January, 2007

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December, 2006

Dec 19: President Bush signed the reauthorization of the Ryan White Program into law.

Dec 19: Statement by Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, On President's Signing of Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization.

Nov 30: Statement by Mike Leavitt Secretary of Health and Human Service, On World AIDS Day.

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Last revised: 01/15/2009