Enfuvirtide Makers No Longer Attempting to Market Their Drug with a Needle-Free Device
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The makers of enfuvirtide (Roche and Trimeris, Inc.) have announced that they are withdrawing an FDA application that requested approval to market enfuvirtide with the . . .
New HIV Diagnoses Rising Among Young MSM in NYC
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During the past 6 years, New York City health officials have documented a 33% increase in the number of HIV infections diagnosed among men younger . . .
Syphilis Cases Increasing in NYC
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A total of 260 syphilis cases were diagnosed in New York City during the first quarter of this year — more than twice the number . . .
HIV Testing Rates Differ by Ethnicity and Sex
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In 2006, approximately one third of all U.S. adults reported ever having been tested for HIV. Testing rates were higher among blacks than among Hispanics . . .
Label Change for Entecavir
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On July 24, 2007, the FDA approved revised labeling for entecavir. Consistent with a recent change in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services treatment . . .
HIV Prevalence Declining in South Africa
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For the first time ever, South Africa is reporting evidence of a decline in HIV prevalence. After several years of relative stability, HIV prevalence dropped . . .
FDA Reaffirms Policy Prohibiting MSM from Donating Blood
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On May 23, 2007, the FDA reaffirmed its policy prohibiting blood donations from men who have sex with men (MSM). The policy has been in . . .
WHO and UNAIDS Recommend Opt-Out HIV Testing
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On May 30, 2007, the WHO and UNAIDS issued new guidelines regarding HIV testing and counseling in healthcare facilities. Unlike previous guidelines, which put the . . .
ADAP Enrollment Rising
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As of June 2006, nearly 142,000 low-income, uninsured, or underinsured HIV-positive individuals in the U.S. were enrolled in state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, an increase . . .
New DHHS Recommendation Regarding Entecavir in HIV/HBV-Coinfected Patients
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On April 30, 2007, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revised its guidelines for using entecavir in patients coinfected with HIV and hepatitis . . .
