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UN says nearly 40 million people had HIV in 2023 -- and every minute someone died

UN says nearly 40 million people had HIV in 2023 -- and every minute someone died

UN says nearly 40 million people had HIV in 2023 -- and every minute someone died
Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:44 AM IST
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World AIDS Day 2023: How AIDS affects your skin; measures to prevent infections

People with AIDS are susceptible to various skin conditions due to their compromised immunity. Here's how AIDS affects your skin. Know preventive measures.

Skin infections in HIV/AIDS patients can be caused by bacteria, fungus, virus and other germ or the treatment they are getting to manage the condition. (Freepik)
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 11:10 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Zero Discrimination Day 2023: History, significance, theme

Zero Discrimination Day 2023: The ultimate aim of celebrating this day is to initiate a movement of solidarity on an international level to eradicate all forms of discrimination.

Every year, Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated under a particular theme.(Representative image)
Published on Mar 01, 2023 03:21 PM IST

What is a stem cell transplant?

A third patient was reported HIV-free this week after receiving a stem cell transplant. Here's everything you need to know about the procedure.

Mouse cells used for stem cell research at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, where researchers are looking into stem cell therapies. (Mpi Muenster/dpa/picture alliance)
Published on Feb 23, 2023 12:46 PM IST
By, Delhi

Researchers reveal new strategy to develop an effective vaccine against HIV

Researchers have long studied how a small percentage of infected individuals with HIV are able to make bnAbs. However, researchers have demonstrated that bnAbs can protect against the virus if they are present before a person gets infected.

The findings of the new HIV vaccine study were published in the journal Immunity in two individual papers.(Pixabay)
Published on Oct 04, 2022 05:17 PM IST
ANI | , Washington [us]

4 kids ‘test HIV positive’ after blood transfusion, NHRC notice to Maha govt  

The four children were reportedly being treated for Thalassemia for which NAT-tested blood (Nucleic Acid Test) had to be transfused, but in the absence of the facility, the blood got contaminated.

One of the children died following transfusion of contaminated blood.
Published on May 27, 2022 07:02 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Covid-infected HIV patient developed 21 mutations, shows new study

The study adds to evidence that Covid-19 may mutate rapidly when harboured by immunosuppressed individuals, such as those not taking medication to treat HIV, and this may lead to the development of new variants.

Covid-infected HIV patient developed 21 mutations, shows new study(Pixabay)
Published on Jan 31, 2022 10:10 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi
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