South African organization supports HIV patients
Tens of millions of people around the world are living with HIV. An organization in South Africa is helping to bring treatments and new hope to people suffering from the epidemic.
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HIV and Influenza drugs ineffective against COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage for a second year, another pandemic has managed to persist for over three decades and has continued to claim thousands of lives a year the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Presenting results that can advance the treatment of HIV, scientists have created molecules that prevent the virus from invading immune cells.
In a study led by researchers from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), researchers have reported the development of small molecules known as CD4 mimic that can trick the HIV virus from attaching itself to the surface of immune cells.
Researchers develop enzymes to block the reactivation of HIV
In a breakthrough study, researchers have developed artificial enzymes to block the reactivation and replication of the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) in the immune cells.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a virus that hinders the body’s ability to combat foreign pathogens weakening the system. According to the data by WHO, approximately 38 million people have been infected with the disease. One of the reasons behind the surge is that there is no cure for HIV so far. But current antiretroviral treatments available prevent the progression of HIV and allow infected people to live longer. Also, studies have suggested that HIV-1 can dodge the immune system by hiding in the immune cells. To block the reactivation of HIV, scientists have developed an artificial enzyme.
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UNAIDS warns that violence in Myanmar is impeding access to services for people living with and affected by HIV 17 March 202117 March 2021
GENEVA, 17 March 2021 As the situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate and f
GENEVA, 17 March 2021 As the situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate and fatalities rise, UNAIDS is warning that the violence also threatens access to life-saving essential services, including services for people living with and affected by HIV.
Ensuring the safety and protection of health-care workers and outreach and community volunteers across the country is critical, as is ensuring continuity in the procurement and delivery of essential life-saving services. Of priority concern across the country is maintaining access to HIV services, including the supply and delivery of antiretroviral medicines and harm reduction services for people who inject drugs.
Uganda to start making HIV tabs from goat milk
March 17, 2021 Goats on a farm
The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Databank (NAGRC&DB) has finalised plans to introduce highly-efficient and productive dairy goats for adoption by the livestock-rearing communities to avail milk rich in nutrients required for boosting the human immune system.
This is revealed in a new report about the state of goat farming in the country. Dr Peter Beine, the NAGRC&DB acting executive director, confirmed the development but did not provide the specific timeframe for the start.
“On the recommendation of our scientists and researchers, we are bringing the Toggenburg breed, a dairy goat that has been found to withstand conditions here,” he noted.