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- PREZISTA(R) (darunavir) Receives Expanded Marketing Authorisation In The Euro...
Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 10:00am
Tibotec Pharmaceuticals announced today that the European Commission adopted the decision to broaden the indication for PREZISTA® (darunavir), a protease inhibitor, in combination with ritonavir and other antiretroviral medicinal products to the treatment of HIV-1 infection in all treatment-experienced adult patients. Darunavir was developed by Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, Cork, Ireland.
- AP/International Herald Tribune Examines Progress In Reducing Number Of Afric...
Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 6:00am
The AP/International Herald Tribune on Sunday examined how "after years of despair, Africa is making progress in protecting unborn [infants] from AIDS -- and in prolonging the life of the parents." According to a United Nations report titled "Children and AIDS" and published for
- HIV Risk Factors, Misconceptions Could Lead To 'Rapid Spread' Of Virus In Egy...
Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 6:00am
Although Egypt has a low HIV prevalence at 0.02%, numerous risk factors and misconceptions about the virus could lead to a "rapid spread" of the disease, Egypt's Daily News reports.
- India's Hijra Community Promotes Safer Sex, HIV Awareness
Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 6:00am
Members of India's community of hijras -- pre- and post-operative transsexuals and cross-dressers -- who work as commercial sex workers are helping to promote awareness about safer sex and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, AFP/Google.com reports. According to AFP/Google.
- American College Of Physicians Releases Guidelines On Routine HIV Screening
Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 6:00am
The American College of Physicians on Tuesday released guidelines urging physicians to begin routine HIV screening among patients at age 13, regardless of whether they engage in risky behaviors, the New York Times reports.
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