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Some HIV-Positive People in Zambia Abandoning Antiretroviral Regimens for Ineffective Cures, Group Says

Some people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia are abandoning their antiretroviral drug regimens for ineffective drugs that in recent weeks have been promoted in the media as cures for the disease, the Network of Zambian People Living with HIV and AIDS... Read more »

Sangamo Presents New Clinical Data at CROI 2012 Demonstrating Persistent Positive Effects of ZFN Therapeutic for "Functional Cure" of HIV/AIDS

Richmond, Calif. -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO) announced that new data from its program to develop a 'functional cure' for HIV/AIDS were described in two presentations at the 19th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic... Read more »

Elite Controllers May Show Way to a Cure

In light of the recent cancellation of two major HIV vaccine studies, unique ideas are desperately needed to help solve the global AIDS crisis. The answer to this scientific riddle may lie in a group of people with HIV who naturally control the... Read more »

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Cure for HIV/AIDS (CURE 2009) (CURE 2009)

Hi,I have been wondering why it is so difficult for HIV/AIDS cure to be found especially for Americans who nothing is impossible for. I am from Africa living with HIV. Would there ever be a cure for this deadly disease and when?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,See below. I have nothing new to add at this time.Dr. Bobcure (CURE)Feb 6, 2009 what are the limitations in finding the cure for hiv Response from Dr. Frascino Hi, Time for an HIV cure reality check, as this question comes up frequently. Care... Read more »

Cure for HIV and Aids (CURE)

Hi Dr Bob,I bet that you are an angel sent from heaven to help people answer questions concerning this plague.I am negative myself (I think, but all my "acts" were protected, so I hope i am safe)Anywasy, I like to hear your opinion towards...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Anywasy"???As for my opinion towards the cure for HIV and AIDS, well, my opinion is that I want a cure yesterday! Unfortunately that's not the reality of the situation.Will there "eventually" be a cure? Yes, I think... Read more »

No cure or vaccine on the distant horizon. Really? (CURE 2009) (CURE 2009)

You are claiming many times that a cure or a vaccine is not even on the distant horizon and that we shouldn't hope for a treatment break or change for the next years. I was reading about the phase II trials of Geovax for a preventive vaccine...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Actually, I'm probably one of the most optimistic people on the planet. However, I'm also a scientist. There are a number of vaccine trials ongoing. However, even a phase II trial is a very long ways away from being ready for primetime.... Read more »

IS THE HIV PATIENT CURED FROM HIV

Recently, Hootone Remedies from India announced and also intimated to National AIDS Control Orgn. that many of the HIV patients who had undergone treatment with Hooimm Plus had recorded Not Detected for HIV Antigen in Proviral DNA PCR Test, although...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No, these patients are certainly not cured. The positive HIV ELISA confirms they remain HIV infected.Dr. BobHIV Cure Medicine Hootone Remedies (ANOTHER SCAM, 2010) Jul 31, 2010Hi Nelson!Did you heard about "HOO-IMM PLUS from HOOTONE... Read more »

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just tested positive..never a cure, just treatment

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

just tested positive in may 05. i'm gonig thru all the stages. denial, anger, depression, thinking about suicide...etc. as much as i want to have hope for a cure within the next 10 years, i dont' think there will be one. there will be treatment, but... Read more »

Cure for HIV not discussed

Posted by new2this2010, 5 Replies

Why does no one on here EVER discuss cure? This is strange to me that no one seems to even be concerned about a cure at all. Everything is being discussed except a cure. There is something wrong with the fact that no one is even concerned about a... Read more »

FIRST IN WORLD TO BE CURED OF HIV !!

Posted by cute_butterfly, 3 Replies

In a sensational development that will bring hope to millions dying of Aids, 25-year-old Andrew Stimpson has miraculously tested NEGATIVE for the disease after having it for more than a year.

The results so dumbfounded doctors they repeated the test... Read more »

Just learned my son is HIV positive

Posted by scaredmom, 8 Replies

I just found out yesterday that my 26 year old son is HIV positive. I am scared and I think somewhat in shock. What do I do now? How do I help him the most? I would love to hear from other parents. Read more »

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