Category Archives: Infectious Disease

‘Sharps’ Injuries Have Major Health and Cost Impact for Surgeons

Need for Increased Awareness, Reporting and Prevention, Says Review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 2, 2013) – Injuries caused by needles and other sharp instruments are a major occupational hazard for surgeons—with high costs related to the … Continue reading

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No Increase in Risk of Death for Patients with Well-Controlled HIV, Reports AIDS Journal

With Undetectable Virus and Normal Immune Function, Mortality Risk No Higher than in General Population, Reports AIDS Journal Philadelphia, Pa. (March 11, 2013) – For HIV-infected patients whose disease is well-controlled by modern treatment, the risk of death is not … Continue reading

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AIDS Journal Publishes Findings of Two Important Studies in March 2013 Issue:

1. Research Results Show Current CDC HIV Screening Guidelines Are Too Conservative and Not Cost-Effective 2. Study Says Heavy Drinking Leads to Increased HIV Risk for Men Who Have Sex with Men Philadelphia, Pa. (March 4, 2013) –The results of … Continue reading

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‘Transport Infrastructure’ Determines Spread of HIV Subtypes in Africa

  Study in AIDS Journal Uses Advanced Mapping Techniques to Assess Role of ‘Spatial Accessibility’ Philadelphia, Pa. (December 4,  2012) – Road networks and geographic factors affecting “spatial accessibility” have a major impact on the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan … Continue reading

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Antiretroviral Treatment for HIV Reduces Food Insecurity, Reports AIDS Journal

By Increasing Work Ability, Anti-HIV Drugs May Reduce Hunger as well as Improve Health Philadelphia, Pa. (December 4, 2012) – Can treatment with modern anti-HIV drugs help fight hunger for HIV-infected patients in Africa?  Starting antiretroviral therapy for HIV reduces … Continue reading

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