The battle against HIV has been long ongoing, with many studies made to target the eradication of the chronic virus. While ART has been successful in turning the once fatal viral infection into a chronic but manageable illness, studies have revealed that there is an increasing number of drug-resistant HIV cases globally. However, there seems to be
Read moreAntiretroviral therapy (ART) advancements have been a major turning point in the fight against HIV/AIDS, turning the once fatal infection into a chronic illness that many people can manage. Yet the latest HIV study has shown that teenage girls are most at risk. Nonetheless, the development of HIV medication resistance presents a significant obstacle to various
Read moreResearch data globally has revealed a positive sign – the number of new cases infected with HIV has decreased gradually over the years. While that is indeed great news, the issue is still far from being addressed completely. Many demographics and population segments are still battling with disproportionately difference infection rates, especially in places that
Read moreHIV, till today, is still a virus that is unbeatable. While there are procedures, such as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), that can significantly reduce your risk of contracting HIV, HIV is still not 100% curable. However, researchers have made a significant breakthrough in their HIV cure research, with the possibility to
Read moreFor more than 30 years, despite HIV being impossible to beat, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been known to be the most established and effective treatment for managing and suppressing HIV. During this year’s International AIDS Society Conference in July, the WHO has once again emphasised its importance and effectiveness in curbing the spread of the virus.
Read moreSince the first discovery of HIV in the 1980s, there have been many studies and research conducted on the viral infection. Yet despite the advancement in research and technology, there is still no cure for it. Even non-medical individuals who do not know much about HIV are aware that HIV is a permanent condition. Why
Read moreThe scientific community has recently identified a primary phenomenon standing in the way of discovering an effective cure for HIV. Fortunately, researchers from Cornell have also been given a new grant of 3.4 million US dollars to research further on the phenomenon, overcoming the issue that has been keeping the world from eliminating HIV. The
Read moreChronic inflammation and an HIV-positive status do not sound like the ideal combination, and they definitely are not. However, more often than not, doctors often see patients with both conditions together. In this article, we will shed some light on why they are a terrible combination and how to control them. An overview of chronic
Read moreThere is currently no known cure for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At the moment, antiretroviral treatment (ART) is the only known method utilised by doctors worldwide to control the virus. Through this treatment, the viral load in the body can be lowered to the point where the virus is undetectable, making it possible for
Read moreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that weakens a person’s immune system by attacking the cells that help the body fight infections and diseases. Once classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), HIV is easily transmissible. It is spread through contact with another person’s specific bodily fluids, such as blood,
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