A roundup of HIV-related news from Australian and selected international media.
In this edition:
Top story
The Body (US), 31 Jul
A quick synopsis of important oral and poster presentations on antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. therapies at AIDS 2012 conference in Washington, D.C.
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Conference news
Global Health Policy Center (US), 31 Jul
An overview of former President Bill Clinton's address to the closing session of the International AIDS conference.
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International Business Times, 2 Aug
Reflections on the issues raised at AIDS 2012, including questions about how to achieve UN's getting to zero targets, funding, and the state of the HIV epidemic in the US.
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Star Observer Online, 2 Aug
VAC HIV educator Tex McKenzie found the recent National HIV Gay Educators Conference in Manly helpful to the work he and his colleagues undertake in HIV health promotion.
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Our Region
The Sun Daily (Malaysia), 2 Aug
Article about Chevron Malaysia's collaboration with the Malaysian Aids Council, its active participation in the Malaysian Business Consortium on HIV and AIDS Forums, and its 'best practice' HIV and AIDS awareness policy for employees.
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BBC News (UK), 2 Aug Gallery
A gallery of photos with stories of efforts to reduce HIV transmission in Malaysian fishing communities through needle exchange and peer education.
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International
AIDSMeds (US), 2 Aug
Lessons learned during the global scale-up of HIV treatment can be used to address epidemics of tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases (such as those associated with ageing or lifestyle), which have become leading causes of death for HIV-positive people in low- and middle-income countries.
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Star Observer Online, 2 Aug
Report on the study results released last week that show disturbing rates of new HIV infections occurring among African-American gay and bisexual men in the US (also known as men who have sex with men, or MSM), particularly young African-American MSM.
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nupge.com;ca, 1 Aug
France will be the first country in the European Union to introduce a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions. Money raised will be partially used to fund AIDS research and is expected to generate 170m euros in 2012 and 500m euros by next year.
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HIV Treatment and Care
Aidsmap (UK), 2 Aug
Studies presented last week at the Nineteenth International AIDS Conference showed that health care workers also hold negative associations of people living with HIV, but that basic education can help to combat misinformation and discrimination.
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HIV Prevention
Aidsmap (UK), 2 Aug
Studies presented at the Nineteenth International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington DC called attention to the benefits of increasing male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) efforts.
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AIDSMeds (US), 1 Aug
Gay and bisexual men who experienced domestic violence were twice as likely to not use condoms during their last sexual encounter, according to research based out of Atlanta and presented Friday, July 27, at the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington, DC.
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HIV Criminalisation
AIDSMeds (US), 2 Aug
Overview of presentations at a symposium at AIDS 2012 on criminalisation of people living with or at high risk for HIV, with speakers from Jamaica, South Africa, the United States and Egypt
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Friday Viral Video
YouTube, 28 Jul
Interview with Timothy Brown, believed to be the first and only man cured of HIV.
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Hepatitis
Long Island Press (US), 2 Aug
Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is suspending a midstage study of a potential hepatitis C treatment because of a serious patient safety issue.
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Society & Culture
WatchPro.com, 1 Aug
American watch brand Tourneau has announced its support of the fight against AIDS through a partnership with the RED Campaign. The company recently unveiled two watches for which a percentage of proceeds will be donated to The Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
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