UC San Francisco : reported that New Golden Compass Program Helps Older HIV Patients Navigate Health Services

To meet the health needs of this growing population, Ward 86 launched the new Golden Compass medical program in January. Ward 86." He is using Golden Compass for cardiovascular care and emotional support in addition to HIV treatment. Though ART is effective in prolonging the lives of HIV patients, their aging process may be accelerated. "The name came from our patients," says Meredith Greene, MD, associate medical director of Golden Compass and a geriatrician with HIV expertise. For instance, HIV patients experience increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and memory problems, which may result from the disease itself, older medications or other factors like smoking.

Cuba's Lauded Medical System Starts New Trial for HIV Vaccine

Testing looks promising so far for the vaccine designed to improve living conditions of people who are HIV positive. Cuba's medical and health care system, particularly in regards to doctor training and disease prevention, has been seen as an ongoing success. Scientists in Cuba are currently undertaking phase one of a clinical trial for a vaccine to help improve the health of people who are HIV positive, Cuban media reported this week. In 2015, the World Health Organization recognized Cuba as the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis. Prieto Correa said that the long-term project will go through several more testing phases to determine if it should continue.

New biosensor can detect HIV earlier and faster than ever before

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.


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