AIDS Alert Archives – July 1, 2006
July 1, 2006
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Special Report: HIV Prevention at 25 Years: HIV prevention over past 25 years had early successes, now treads water
When money and time are put into HIV prevention efforts, they can have a dramatic impact, and the United States is a good example of this. But the reverse also is true, HIV prevention experts say. -
Special Report: HIV Prevention at 25 Years: Open Society Institute criticizes US progress
A new report about the state of HIV/AIDS in America finds fault with how 25 years of presidents and Congresses have handled the AIDS epidemic domestically, which the report says has exploited longstanding inequities in American society. -
amfAR expert: There's a political assault on prevention scientists
AIDS Alert: I have spoken with HIV prevention scientists who have talked about a chilling effect on the research from this administration and Congress in recent years. They say they believe the research will not be funded if it targets certain populations or uses certain words. -
Special Report: HIV Prevention at 25 Years: Prevention costs much less than treatment
Each new HIV infection may reach more than $200,000 in medical costs and result in the loss of nearly 24 quality-adjusted life years, according to a new study. -
Computerized intervention increases condom use
Researchers have developed a computerized condom use intervention that significantly improved consistent condom use among participants randomly selected at a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic. -
Low transmission rate among Georgia inmates
Public health officials have relied on sparse data about HIV transmission in prisons, even while knowing that HIV infection rates among prisoners typically are higher than in the general population. -
FDA notifications: Update: Accessing CCR5 meeting Webcast
The Forum for Collaborative HIV Research and the FDA's Division of Antiviral Products hosted an open public meeting on May 31, 2006, to discuss issues regarding the development of CCR5 co-receptor antagonists for the treatment of HIV infection. Those who were unable to attend the meeting, may view it via a Webcast until June 2007. -
AIDS Alert International: U.S. officials continue to weaken UN political declaration about HIV/AIDS
The United States wielded its power at the United Nations' high-level review meeting on HIV/AIDS in early June and weakened a political declaration by opposing the setting of clear targets and time frames for stopping the epidemic, critics say. -
AIDS Alert International: GAO report finds problems with PEPFAR's int'l rules
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) basic requirements have created confusion and problems for many countries receiving the funds, according to a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). -
AIDS Alert International: Sub-Saharan Africa: Two reports criticize strategies
Two new international reports highlight the world's continuing failure to rein in the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa and in other economically-challenged regions.