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AIDS 2006: Index of Coverage

Antiretrovirals in Development

Merck to Offer Experimental Integrase Inhibitor in Worldwide Expanded Access Program (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Potent Antiretroviral Effect Seen With the Integrase Inhibitor MK-0518 as Part of Combination ART in Treatment-Naive, HIV-1-Infected Patients (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Brecanavir Shows Good Cross-Resistance Profile (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
Aplaviroc's Potency Against HIV Is Linked to Its Slow Dissociation From the CCR5 Receptor (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
Brecanavir Shows Favorable Pharmacokinetics When Combined With Select PIs in Double-Boosted Regimens (August 15, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
Merck Releases Promising Findings From Clinical Trials of Experimental Integrase Inhibitor (August 14, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Complications of HIV/HAART

Highly Resistant TB Strains Appearing Among HIV-Positive People in South Africa, Study Says (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Nevirapine-Associated Toxicity Less Frequent in Non-Naive Patients (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Metabolic Complications at the XVI International AIDS Conference: Part 2 -- Lipids (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Initiation of HAART May Increase Free Testosterone Levels and Fat-Free Mass (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Metabolic Complications at the XVI International AIDS Conference: Part 1 -- An Overview of New Data (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Combination of Isoniazid, HAART More Effective at Preventing TB in HIV-Positive Patients Than Monotherapy, Study Says (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Hepatotoxicity in IDUs and Non-IDUs Receiving Nevirapine-Based HAART (August 16, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Encouraging 1- to 3-Year Outcomes for HIV-Infected Liver and Kidney Transplant Recipients (August 16, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Abacavir Hypersensitivity Becoming Easier to Predict Using Pharmacogenetic Markers (August 16, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference

Epidemiology

Indian Researchers Find Problems With Common Method of Determining HIV Prevalence (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
The Shifting Tide of HIV in Developed Countries: New Trends in Lifespan, Illness and Risk of Death (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
HIV Prevalence Increases in the U.S., 48% Are Black (August 14, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference

First-Line/Second-Line Therapy

Simpler, Less Expensive Methods of Controlling HIV Progression Possible, Studies Suggest (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Switching From Lopinavir/Ritonavir to Unboosted Atazanavir May Yield Benefits, but Verdict Remains Uncertain (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
Potency of Boosted Fosamprenavir Matches Lopinavir/Ritonavir for First-Line Therapy (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
Efavirenz-Based Regimens Best Lopinavir/Ritonavir Regimens in Head-to-Head Trial (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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SMART & Staccato: Two CD4-Guided Treatment Interruption Trials With Contradictory Results (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Treating Patients With Lopinavir/Ritonavir Alone Still Risky (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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ACTG 384 Substudy: DEXA Outcomes in Antiretroviral-Naive Patients Randomized to Efavirenz or Nelfinavir or Both Plus Nucleoside Backbone (August 16, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Optimal Timing of HAART Initiation Does Not Differ With Regimens That Include Efavirenz or Ritonavir-Boosted Protease Inhibitors (August 15, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Zidovudine/Lamivudine Inferior as First-Line NRTI Backbone (August 15, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Five-Year Study Demonstrates Similar Outcomes for NNRTI-Based and PI-Based Regimens (August 15, 2006)
In The XVI International AIDS Conference
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Study: No Advantage to Adding Fourth Drug to AIDS Cocktail (August 15, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Does Early Treatment of Primary HIV Infection Delay Treatment Indication? (August 14, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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HIV Drug Resistance

Increased I50L Prevalence Found After Unboosted Atazanavir Use in PI-Treatment-Experienced Patients (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
Sustained Virological Response Still Seen in Treatment-Experienced Patients With K65R and Other Resistance Mutations (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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HIV Prevention/Transmission

Microbicides, the Future of HIV Prevention? (October/November 2006)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
People With Access to Rapid HIV Tests More Likely to Get Tested, Collect Results, Study Says (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New AIDS Nightmare Looms for Gay Men: Study (August 21, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada: Survey Suggests High Rate of HIV Exposure for Health Care Workers (August 21, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada: The Herpes-HIV Connection; McMaster University Professor Leads AIDS Conference Panel Exploring Risk Factors (August 21, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Treating Sexually Transmitted Infections Can Reduce Spread of HIV, Panel at XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto Says (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Rumored Use of AIDS Drugs as Preventive Aids Overblown (August 18, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Los Angeles Times Examines Efforts to Develop Microbicides (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Cases of HIV Infections With Multiple Strains More Common Than Previously Believed, Researchers Say (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Tenofovir for HIV Prevention: Early Results From PrEP Study Promising, but Inconclusive (August 17, 2006)
In The XVI International AIDS Conference

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International: Worldwide

At AIDS Conference U.N. Envoy Calls for Gender Equality, Criticizes South Africa's Response to Pandemic (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Advocates at AIDS Conference Call for End to U.S. Trade Pacts That Hinder Local Production of Low-Cost Antiretrovirals (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV-Positive People in Developing Countries Risk Having No Antiretroviral Treatment, HIV/AIDS Advocates Say (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
World Needs to Address Food Shortages Among HIV-Positive People, Groups Say (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Sex Workers Worldwide Should Receive Legal Recognition, Rights to Control Spread of HIV, Researchers at AIDS Conference Say (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Illegal Drug Trade, Focus on Enforcement Promotes Spread of HIV Worldwide, Expert Says (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
1.65 Million Worldwide Now Receiving Antiretrovirals; More Children, Pregnant Women Need Drug Access, World Health Organization Says (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
About 4 Million Additional Health Workers Needed Worldwide to Fight HIV/AIDS, World Health Organization Says (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Microfinance Projects Help Individuals With HIV/AIDS Increase Incomes, Improve Health (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
France: Chirac Calls on World to Keep AIDS Promises (August 16, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Clinton, Gates Address Stigma, Other Challenges to Combating HIV/AIDS Pandemic (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Global Fund Receives Funding Requests of $5.8 Billion for Sixth-Round Grants, Asks for Additional Donations (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Suffer, Little Children: AIDS Forum Spotlights Smallest Victims (August 15, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

International: Africa

African Traditions at Risk in AIDS Fight that Pits Healers vs. Drugs (August 21, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rising HIV Prevalence, Resistance to Antiretrovirals in Some African Countries, Studies Say (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Low Condom Use, Multiple Sex Partners, Low Levels of Male Circumcision, Main Factors Fueling Spread of HIV in Southern Africa, Report Says (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
African Nations' Experience With ABC Prevention Method "Mixed" as Reported at AIDS Conference (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Rwanda, Uganda Conscripted HIV-Positive Fighters to Spread HIV During War With D.R.C., Report Says (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
African Grandmothers Raising AIDS Orphans Share Experiences With Canadian Grandmothers Ahead of XVI International AIDS Conference (August 14, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

International: Asia/Pacific

China Is "Strongly Committed" to Fighting HIV/AIDS, Official Says (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Thailand's HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention Programs Should Serve as Model for Other Countries, Report Says (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
India's World Trade Organization Compliance Threatens AIDS Drugs: Protestors (August 16, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
South Asian Nations Must Prevent Spread of HIV Among High-Risk Groups, Report Says (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Prevalence High Among MSM in Asia-Pacific Countries, Lack of Government Resources, Stigma, Ignorance Primary Causes, Report Finds (August 14, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

International: Latin America/Caribbean

Ford Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Kaiser Family Foundation Pledge $1 Million to Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV/AIDS Treatment, Care Improving in Haiti, Despite Political Instability, Violence (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

International: Middle East

Iranian, Israeli, Lebanese, Palestinian Delegates at AIDS Conference Address HIV/AIDS in Middle East (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Media Coverage

Boston Globe Examines Debate Over PEPFAR Progress, Funding Requirements (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Highlights Broadcast Coverage Related to XVI International AIDS Conference (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Editorials, Opinion Pieces Related to AIDS Conference (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Washington Post Examines Topics Discussed at XVI International AIDS Conference (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Boston Globe Examines World Health Organization's Strategy to Increase Health Workers Worldwide by Four Million to Fight HIV/AIDS (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Highlights Broadcast Coverage Related to XVI International AIDS Conference (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Editorials, Opinion Pieces Related to AIDS Conference (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Highlights HIV/AIDS-Related Articles (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Highlights Broadcast Coverage Related to XVI International AIDS Conference (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Editorials, Opinion Pieces Related to AIDS Conference (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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Other News/Summaries

Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Reports Released at XVI International AIDS Conference (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaisernetwork.org Daily Video Round Up From XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Friday, August 18 (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Reports Released at XVI International AIDS Conference (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaisernetwork.org Daily Video Round Up From XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Thursday, August 17 (August 18, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Toronto Notebook: XVI International AIDS Conference (August 17, 2006)
Kaiser's Jackie Judd interviews Science Reporter Jon Cohen.
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Global Fund Director Feachem, Rev. Warren Partner to Increase Funding for Faith-Based Groups (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Reports Released at XVI International AIDS Conference (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaisernetwork.org Daily Video Round Up From XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Wednesday, August 16 (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Pledges Long-Term Commitment to Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Addresses PEPFAR, Other Issues (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Reports Released at XVI International AIDS Conference (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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Pathogenesis

Researchers to Study HIV-Positive "Elite," "Viremic Controllers" (August 17, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Protests/Activism

San Francisco Chronicle Examines Advocates' Concerns About Ongoing Challenges in Fight Against HIV/AIDS (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Canadian Government Holds Off AIDS Announcement: Conference Too "Politicized" (August 18, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada Doesn't Treat All HIV/AIDS Patients Equally: Activists (August 18, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada: Activists Protest Richard, Bill, Bill & Melinda Detract From the Real Story of AIDS (August 17, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Salvage Therapy

Ritonavir-Boosted Tipranavir More Effective Than Other Ritonavir-Boosted PIs in HIV-Infected Patients With PI Resistance (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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The Role of Double-Boosted Protease Inhibitors Still Unclear (August 17, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Use of Tipranavir for Patients With Little Prior PI Experience (August 15, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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48-Week TMC114 + Ritonavir Data Set New Bar for Efficacy in Triple-Class-Experienced Patients (August 15, 2006)
In XVI International AIDS Conference
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Higher Degree of Medication "Forgiveness" in Use of Boosted Protease Inhibitors (August 15, 2006)
In The XVI International AIDS Conference
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Women & HIV

Nevirapine to Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Does Not Undermine Health of Women, Study Says (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Leaders, Donors Need to Address Role of Violence Against Girls, Women to Curb Spread of HIV, Report Says (August 21, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New Regimen Slashes Mother-to-Child HIV Risk: Study (August 18, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Testing Can Have Severe Consequences, Especially for Women: Robinson (August 17, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Youth & HIV

Experimental Antiretroviral Combination Therapy Effective in Reducing Viral Loads in Children, Boehringer Ingelheim Study Says (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Pricing, Lack of Tools Hamper Child AIDS Treatment (August 16, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pre-Conference News

Canada: Organizers of Global AIDS Conference Insist Security Glitches Will Not Curb Summit (August 14, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Reports Released in Advance of XVI International AIDS Conference (August 11, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
XVI International AIDS Conference Should Focus on Integration of HIV/AIDS Programs, Public Health Programs, Opinion Piece Says (August 11, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Canada: A Gathering of Grandmothers at International AIDS Conference (August 11, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International AIDS Conferences Have Transformed From Small Scientific Meetings to Big Venues for Many Affected by HIV/AIDS, New York Times Reporter Says (August 8, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Agence France-Presse Publishes Series of Articles on Status of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Advance of XVI International AIDS Conference (August 8, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Women's Network Plays Role in AIDS 2006 in Toronto (August 8, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada: AIDS Healthcare Foundation to Head Global Rally August 13 in Toronto (August 2, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Conference Is Ramping Up (July 18, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
XVI International AIDS Conference Announces Program, Including Prominent Leaders and Scientists (June 30, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
XVI International AIDS Conference, Toronto, August 13-18, 2006; Record Number of Abstracts: India, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil, Uganda Strongly Represented (June 29, 2006)
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
Canadian Researcher Elected President of International AIDS Society (February 24, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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