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Better understanding of housing may help minimise HIV risk

Better understanding of housing may help minimise HIV risk

New York, Aug 21 (IANS): Understanding housing background and the multiple dimensions of homelessness can help better identify who might be at greater risk of transmitting or contracting HIV, says a new study.The study, published in the Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Work, highlighted the link between homeless and HIV-risk behaviours.The research looked specifically at residents of single-room occupancy (SRO) housing as they considered themselves homeless, even though they have a place to live, because of uncertainly derived from factors that include concerns about rent increases and an inability to continue to afford even minimal housing such as an SRO.


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Institute for Human Virology wins grant to help with HIV vaccine development

Institute for Human Virology wins grant to help with HIV vaccine development

The Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has received a $14.4 million federal grant to tackle a hurdle in the development of an HIV vaccine.Scientists are unable to produce long-lasting antibodies that protect against HIV infection, said Dr. Robert C. Gallo, the Homer & Martha Gudelsky Distinguished Professor of Medicine and director of the institute."Since our group co-discovered HIV as the cause of AIDS in the early 1980's, I have long stated that any successful vaccine would need to block HIV infection from the start given the nature of retroviruses and HIV's aggressive replication cycle," said Gallo, who co-discovered HIV as the cause of AIDS in 1984 and helped develop a blood test for it.


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Research shows better understanding of housing may help to reduce HIV risk

Research shows better understanding of housing may help to reduce HIV risk

When thinking about how to help minimise HIV risk, the researchers mentioned that it's important to target the right people.When thinking about how to help minimise HIV risk, the researchers mentioned that it's important to target the right people.Understanding housing background and the multiple dimensions of homelessness can help better identify who might be at greater risk of transmitting or contracting HIV, says a new study.

Institute for Human Virology wins grant to help with HIV vaccine development