Findings Support Pausing ART for Research Purposes
New research shows patients who briefly stop taking antiretroviral therapy in order to participate in HIV trials don’t suffer any long-term damage.
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Why Chronic Fibromyalgia Pain Can Be Treated With Physics
New research suggests hyperactivity in patients’ brain networks—known as explosive synchronization—leads to chronic pain in fibromyalgia.
Why HIV Genetic Diversity Varies Between Vaginal Tract, Blood Stream
Samples of the female genital tracts of women infected with HIV show that the virus loses much of its genetic diversity by the time it hits the bloodstream.
Adolescents, Young Adults Refill Opioids at Rate Similar to Adults
A first-of-its-kind study suggests teens and young adults become persistent users of opioid painkillers at rates similar to their older peers.
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Higher When Mother Has Other STIs
Having a second sexually-transmitted infection can significantly increase the chance that an HIV-positive pregnant woman passes the virus on to her infant.
ART Therapy Appears to Lower HPV, Cervical Cancer Rates
A new meta-analysis suggests ART therapy has a positive impact on HPV and cervical cancer rates.
Major Meta-analysis Yields New Asthma Risk Insights
A new study looked at thousands of asthma patients in order to better understand the genetic associations of asthma.
Half of Chronic Pain Patients Halt Opioids With Topical Analgesic
Topical analgesics can help ease patients off of opioids, offering a ray of hope in the midst of a growing opioid addiction crisis.
Excess Weight Exacerbates Asthma Symptoms in Preschoolers
New research shows overweight preschoolers have more frequent asthma symptoms, but inhalers are still effective.
Virus Seems Able to Destroy Latent HIV-Infected Cells
Researchers in Canada say a viral therapy developed to target cancer cells can also be used to target latent HIV-infected cells.
For AD, 2017 Marks Ushering In of 'New Era'
Two important new therapies for atopic dermatitis were approved in 2017. With a robust pipeline following behind, researchers say more major advances could be on the horizon.
Analysis: Federal HIV/AIDS Goal Achievable with Just 25% PrEP Uptake
A new analysis suggests the US could meet its goal of reducing new HIV infections by 25% if just one-quarter of men having sex with men were to adopt a daily Pre-exposure Prophylaxis regimen.
Study Exposes Major Gaps in Post-Incarceration Care for Patients with HIV
Inmates who are HIV-positive struggle to connect with HIV care after they are released from jail or prison.
Metabolite Taurine Boosts Oligodendrocyte Production in MS
A new study finds an endogenous metabolite, taurine, can make certain MS therapies more effective at spurring oligodendrocyte precursor cells to mature.
Major Immune System Research Could Lead to MS Breakthroughs
A major research effort is aimed at decoding the human immune system. It could advance clinical understanding and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Major HIV Vaccine Study Soon to Be Launched
A promising new vaccine designed to target multiple strains of HIV will be the subject of a major new study.
Study: Two Molecules Speed Up Cell Reprogramming
Researchers found that 2 naturally occurring molecules can make the process of cell generation faster and more efficient. This could have major implications for multiple sclerosis therapy research.
Blood Test Could Predict RRMS Disease Activity
New research finds that levels of a specific nerve protein spike in the weeks before new lesions appear in patients with RRMS.
HIV-Positive Patients Less Likely to Get Common Cardiovascular Treatments
Common cardiovascular health interventions are prescribed at higher rates for patients who are HIV-negative compared with HIV-positive patients.
Complicated Link Between Allergies, Atopic Dermatitis, Asthma
A new study helps better define when allergic sensitization and atopic dermatitis are predictive of asthma in infants.
Plant-Based Diet Linked to Fewer Relapses in Patients with RRMS
A new study found patients who ate mostly fruits and vegetables had improved disability scale scores and fewer relapses compared to patients on a traditional Western diet.
RRMS Drug Shows Promise After Earlier Disappointment
New results from a Phase 2b study show a novel relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis treatment reduces inflammation and sparks remyelination.
Trans Women More Likely to Get Tested for HIV
A new study looks at demographic groups within the transgender community and finds that significant gaps exist.
MS Biomarkers Could Bring Diagnostic Blood Tests
A new study could allow physicians to diagnose a patient’s multiple sclerosis disease state using a simple blood test.
Insurance, Age, Time of Treatment Impact HIV Prophylaxis Compliance
A lack of insurance and being an immigrant were found to lower the likelihood that a patient will comply with a prophylaxis regimen designed to prevent infection after exposure to HIV.
HIV Diagnosis on the Rise Among Older Europeans
A large number of older patients are being diagnosed with HIV, and are being diagnosed later in the disease due to a lack of testing and stigma about sexuality.
Blood-Clotting Protein Prevents Remyelination in MS Patients
A new study finds that when a blood protein crosses the blood-brain barrier, it can inhibit the brain’s ability to effect remyelination.
Re-engineered T Cells Show Promise in Fighting HIV
An attempt to re-engineer T cells to fight HIV, shows promise to warrant new clinical trials.
Researchers Leverage Stem Cell Interaction to Spark Oligodendrocytes
A team of researchers has successfully created oligodendrocytes from human and rodent cells.
HCV 2020 Goals No Longer Feasible
Just 55% of the 2.7 million people believed to be living with HCV in the US are aware.