[EATG Global HIV News daily digest] Digest #195-2009

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  Scientists explain binding action of 2 key HIV antibodies; could lead to new vaccine design
  Basic Science Wednesday 11 November 2009
					
  
A very close and detailed study of how the most robust antibodies work
to block the HIV virus as it seeks entry into healthy cells has
revealed a new direction for researchers hoping to design an effective
vaccine.
  SOURCE:
EurekAlert!




  Buyer Beware?
  Access to treatment Wednesday 11 November 2009
					
  
 Global Fund grants and procurement of harm reduction supplies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
  SOURCE:
OSI


  Women, harm reduction, and HIV
  Access to treatment Wednesday 11 November 2009
					
  
Key findings from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine.
  SOURCE: OSI




  The effects of drug user registration laws on people’s rights and health
  Access to treatment Wednesday 11 November 2009
					
  
Key findings from Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine.


  SOURCE:
OSI




  Rapid
liver fibrosis progression and successful treatment of acute infection
suggest benefits of routine HCV screening for HIV positive men
  Hepatitis Tuesday 10 November 2009
					
  
Hepatitis C treatment has been highly successful if started during the
acute phase, but less so thereafter. The researchers recommended
routine ALT and HCV antibody testing to allow for prompt treatment and
to prevent liver disease progression. 
  SOURCE:
HIVandHepatitis.com




  Violence against women and HIV
  World Policy Tuesday 10 November 2009
					
  
Women living with HIV are more likely to have experienced violence and
women who have experienced violence are more likely to have HIV
infection. 
  SOURCE:
UNAIDS




  Crystal meth accelerates HIV reproduction
  Basic Science Tuesday 10 November 2009
					
  
Crystal methamphetamine speeds up HIV replication in both test tube studies and in specially bred HIV-infected mice.
  SOURCE:
AIDSmeds.com




  Changes in growth seen in children on peginterferon for chronic HCV infection
  Hepatitis Tuesday 10 November 2009
					
  
During peginterferon alfa therapy, children and adolescents may
experience significant changes in body weight, linear growth, and body
composition.
  SOURCE:
Medscape Today




  Obesity associated with low CD4 cell counts in HIV
  Treatment Tuesday 10 November 2009
					
  
A natural history study of people with HIV has found that obesity has a negative effect on immunity.
  SOURCE:
Medscape Today


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