Scientific Advances In Hiv Vaccine

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Drug Treatments, Scientific Advances Fuel Hope for HIV Control as AIDS 2012 Conference Draws Near

"A cure for AIDS remains a distant prospect but a host of drug treatments and other advances have fueled fresh hope that new [HIV] infections may someday be halted for good," Agence France-Presse reports. "Strategies for ending the 30-year AIDS... Read more »

XVI International AIDS Conference Was Characterized by "Guarded Optimism," Scientific Advances

The XVI International AIDS Conference , which was held August 13 through August 18 in Toronto, was characterized by "guarded optimism," the Los Angeles Times reports. According to the Times , the "feeling of hope was palpable." Bill Gates,... Read more »

HIV Vaccine Development Faces Several Scientific Obstacles, Fauci Says in Opinion Piece

Although it is a "very reasonable query" to wonder why the scientific community has not developed an HIV/AIDS vaccine, research on developing such a vaccine has faced many scientific obstacles, Anthony Fauci, director of NIH 's National Institute... Read more »

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no true scientific proof that hiv exists - see website (AIDS DENIALISM, 2010)

hey, I know you have adressed this topic multiple times, however it would be good to know whether it is a lie that hiv has never been seen under EM as is stated in this article about how the virus through rna pcr is detected and in testing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below. I've already addressed this Web site and the topic of AIDS denialism extensively. Don't be fooled by the nonsense and pseudoscience of that Web site or the rapidly dwindling number of AIDS denialists who support these... Read more »

scientific questions, from a prospective microbiologist

Hey Dr. BOB, I have 2 questions, that have been bugging me.1.Since we know that the black plague offered a resistence to HIV due to a genetic mutation. Are scientists out there using this information on genetic mutation of cells to develope a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Future Microbiologist,Vaccines don't induce genetic mutations. They elicit immune responses. To answer your question about genetic factors involved in host immune defenses to HIV, yes, studies are indeed underway.One such study is the... Read more »

First claim of aids cure from the scientific community and qualified medical doctors! (BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT,"FUNCTIONAL CURE"

Hi Dr. Bob,While I dont have hiv nor have been at risk, I follow your posts just for your great sense of humour and expert knowledge.Anyway, the news just broke that German doctors have had a breakthrough which might be a big step in finding a CURE...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below.Dr. Bobbone marrow transplant???Nov 14, 2008 Hi Doctor, My boyfriend just showed me this article http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-11-12-aids-cure_N.htm Is this possible true? what do you think about it? Response from Dr.... Read more »

How do medical advances affect HIV prevention efforts?

As an HIV Prevention Specialist, I am concerned about how recent medicaladvances such as Protease Inhibitors and talk about an AIDS vaccine willaffect people's decision-making process regarding risky sexual practices andinjection drug use....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. I am not aware of any recent study thusfar, looking at the effects of recent improvements in therapy, to that ofpeople practicing safer sex. Many in the HIV prevention field have concernsthat as treatments... Read more »

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Spirulina Latest Scientific Research

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

Effects on the AIDS Virus, Cancer and the Immune System.
by Richard Kozlenko DPM, Ph.D M.P.H. and Ronald H. Henson. Copyright 1998

Spirulina is gaining more attention from medical scientists as a nutraceutical and source of potential... Read more »

HIV Vaccine Scam

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

(article courtesy of RedFlagsDaily.com)

I told you so. I told you so in the scientific literature. I told you so on the internet. I told you that an HIV vaccine would never work.

This week, the long-awaited results from an independent trial of the... Read more »

i have an advance hiv infection...

Posted by Anonymous

Hi all: My name is Jim, I have an "advanced" HIV infection, and I
write to hopefully give a bit of TURBO-BOOST to all who find
themselves in that moment of darkness that comes when you may
think you are nearing your end. NEVER just "give up", LIFE... Read more »

oraquick advanced rapid hiv1/2 (oral swab)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have taken the test using the oraquick advanced rapid hiv1/2 antibody test (oral swab). I thought I was sure of the negative result that I rcvd at 15 weeks post expo. But I find my self doubting, since the symptoms are more convincing.
How much... Read more »

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