New biosensor can detect HIV earlier and faster than ever before according to : ExtremeTech

The team hopes to see the chip used on a global scale to diagnose HIV infection earlier than ever before. P24 is the same protein some fourth-generation HIV tests detect, but those still won't work until a few weeks after infection. There are more than 2,000 copies of p24 on every HIV virus, making it an ideal target for detection. This silicon chip can spot HIV in the body within days of exposure and it's faster than all previous conclusive tests. Generally, the earliest for a definitive diagnosis of HIV infection is a month after exposure.




The quality improvement programme focuses on service provision, quality improvement and management. It is also necessary to integrate HIV treatment into hospital systems, especially health care facilities in communes and wards to ensure treatment quality and reduce drug resistance. Illustrative Image (Source: At Home STD Tests) Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Long, head of the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, said that the strategy aims to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS treatment. According to the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, more than 205,000 people are living with HIV across the country. A new strategy should be applied in HIV/AIDS prevention and control, with a focus on early treatment in HIV-positive cases, ambulatory treatment, and extending treatment services to jails and remote and poor areas, said a Health Ministry official.

Using My Big Mouth for a New Video About HIV

The videos have men, both cis and trans, in different scenes talking about all things HIV, both in Spanish and English. I hope it helps men who have sex with men not to be afraid to talk about HIV. Charles Sanchez (Credit: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC])I have a big mouth. I was asked by the campaign folks to make a little video teaser in anticipation of the campaign launch. There was no script, and big mouth or no, I've always been apprehensive when talking to gay guys that I don't know, especially attractive ones.


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