Scientists at UCL have developed a way to use MRI scans to help identify when HIV is persisting in the brain despite effective drug treatment.
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HIV swollen lymph nodes: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
What is the link between HIV and swollen lymph nodes, and when should a doctor be consulted? What may be other early symptoms and complications of HIV?
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Home HIV test kits: Uses, what to expect, and benefits
What types of home HIV test kits are available? How effective are they, what do they cost, and where can they be acquired from? Who should use the tests?
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HIV and diarrhea: Causes, treatment, and remedies
What is the connection between diarrhea and HIV, when might it occur, and how long does it last? Are there any complications with HIV and diarrhea?
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Acute HIV infection: Symptoms, diagnosis, and management
How is acute HIV infection diagnosed, what are the causes, and what is the outlook? How can an acute HIV infection be managed and can it be prevented?
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Western blot and ELISA tests for HIV: What to expect
What are the Western blot and ELISA test, what are they used for, and who has them? How can a person prepare for the tests and what do the results mean?
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Trial finds huge success in HIV treatment
Researchers have been successful in increasing HIV treatment success rates by almost 18 percent.
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New nano approach could cut dose of leading HIV treatment in half
Successful results of a University of Liverpool-led trial that utilised nanotechnology to improve drug therapies for HIV patients has been presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and…
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HIV+ kidney failure patients face hurdles in receiving necessary transplants
A new study finds that HIV-infected individuals with kidney failure are less likely to receive a kidney transplant – especially from living donors – than their uninfected counterparts.
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HIV vs. AIDS: Differences and connections
What are the causes and symptoms of HIV and AIDS? How does HIV lead to AIDS? How are they tested and diagnosed, and what treatments might be used?
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