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HIV/AIDS in older adults: A case report and literature review

Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its result acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a worldwide problem affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. More than 10% of HIV infection is found in adults age 50 and older; it is difficult to determine rates of HIV infection among older adults, however, because few people over age 50 at risk for HIV routinely get tested.
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Antivirals: Meeting a World of Need

Many still regard FDA's approach as costly and unnecessary. But the prospect of qualifying for purchase by PEPFAR is attracting applicants. The policy has helped bring new AIDS treatments to market.
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Skin cancer and the immunosuppressed patient

The threats of skin cancer and bad outcomes from the disease are significantly higher for those who are immunosuppressed than they are in the general population.
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HIV screening urged for high-risk adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advises physicians to screen all adults at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This recommendation is one of several primary clinical recommendations recently released from the USPSTF.
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Injectable silicone shows new promise

A variety of options are available to treat HIV facial lipoatrophy, but, currently, off-label use of highly purified, medical grade 1000-centistoke silicone oil (Silikon 1000, Alcon Laboratories) as a permanent filler material seems to best fulfill the need for persistent, safe, cost-effective and natural-appearing correction.
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Indications For Post Exposure HIV Prophylaxis Are Expanded

 


HIV screening urged for high-risk adults

 


Filler offers longevity, hope for lipoatrophy

 


GSK Inks Deal with Non-Profit to Develop AIDS Vaccine

 
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