AIDS
After 40 years of struggle: Scientists approach the greatest goal in medicine
Although existing treatments allow a full life with the HIV virus, now, more than ever, scientists are close to developing a mechanism that will completely remove the virus from the body.
A breakthrough in the war against AIDS: In two trials, patients were “cured” of the disease
World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses in Israel drop 22% in 2024, Health Ministry reports
New, promising oral HIV medication receives promising results in late-stage trial
Study predicts surge in HIV, TB and malaria deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic
The United Nations AIDS agency and the WHO warned last week of stock shortages, with more than a third of the world's countries already saying they are at risk of running of antiretrovirals.
Case of HIV patient in remission raises hopes for future AIDS cure
The intensified treatment was halted after 48 weeks, doctors said on Tuesday, and 57 weeks later his HIV DNA in cells and his HIV antibody test remain negative.
Larry Kramer, author known for his AIDS activism, dead at age 84
Kramer, who co-founded the ACT UP movement that made AIDS a national issue, died of pneumonia after enduring illness for much of his life, including his own battle with AIDS.
Lessons learned from other Pandemics in the Jewish community
While there are stark contrasts between today’s coronavirus pandemic and HIV/AIDS epidemic, Jewish law gives us a road map that applies to both.
Clinical trial of HIV vaccine halted after failing to show benefit
"Research continues on other approaches to a safe and effective HIV vaccine, which I still believe can be achieved," Fauci said in a statement.
First in Israel: Medical centers shine red to mark world AIDS day
The largest medical centers in Israel – Sourasky, Sheba, Hadassah-University and Rambam Medical Centers – will illuminate their main buildings in red, marking World AIDS Day
A cure for HIV? Gilead VP says one in development
“We have chosen to work with the community to fight the stigma of being HIV positive in a number of ways.”
Global deaths from AIDS reduced drastically, UN reports
"The enormous achievements in the response to HIV in recent decades is one of the best examples of multilateralism in action," said the president of the UN General Assembly.
Groundbreaking study finds HIV treatment makes AIDS ’untransmittable’
According to the study, there were no cases of transmission of the infection to the HIV-negative partner during sex without a condom because the virus was being suppressed by the drugs.
Israeli researchers find AIDS drug also helps stroke patients
It became clear, for the first time, that one of the drugs given to AIDS patients contributes to improving the cognitive ability of patients suffering from stroke and traumatic head injuries as well.