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Microbicide Research and Development: What's in the Pipeline? (PDF) (March 2007)
From Global Campaign for Microbicides

Blog: U.S.-E.U. Antimicrobial Resistance Task Force Has Promise (November 13, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Got Lube? (November/December 2009)
The slippery slope for African men who don't.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
An HIV-Blocking Gel for Women (August 10, 2009)
New "molecular condom" meant to prevent AIDS.
From University of Utah
Microbicide Under Research for HIV Prevention Examined (August 5, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Early Tests of Maraviroc as Microbicide Produce Less Activity Than Expected (July 23, 2009)
Preclinical ex-vivo tests of the entry inhibitor drug maraviroc as a possible microbicide have found that the drug only produced a moderate protective effect against HIV: a 50% to 60% inhibition of HIV infection of penile tissue and an 85% inhibition in colorectal tissue, when given at high doses.
From aidsmap.com
Prevention, Vaccines Addressed at IAS Conference (July 22, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Green Tea Cream Could Hold a Key to Blocking HIV Infection, Study Suggests (May 19, 2009)
A compound in green tea appears to neutralize a protein in semen that enhances semen's ability to transmit viruses, including HIV.
From Agence France-Presse
Use of Certain Antibiotics in Topical Cream Could Prevent HIV Transmission, Study Says (April 29, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Protein Grown in Tobacco Plant Could Result in Low-Cost Microbicide, Study Says (April 1, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Scientists Debate HIV Prevention Products (March 13, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Microbicide Containing Natural Compound Provides Protection in Monkeys Against Simian Version of HIV, Study Says (March 5, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Microbicide Development: Positive Women's Concerns (Winter/Spring 2009)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Microbicides: Failure and Success (Winter/Spring 2009)
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Experimental Microbicide Shows Small Level of Protection Against HIV for Women, Study Presented at CROI Indicates (February 10, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-Scale Study in Women (February 9, 2009)
From National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Human Trial of Microbicide Gels Finds Promise for PRO 2000, Not for BufferGel: Press Conference Transcript (February 9, 2009)
Salim Abdool Karim, M.D., Ph.D., reveals that PRO 2000 appeared to confer 30% protection compared to placebo in women using the gel as a vaginal microbicide, though the results failed to reach statistical significance. Meanwhile, another microbicide candiate, BufferGel, failed to show any protective effect whatsoever.
In The 16th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from The Body PRO
Human Trial of Vaginal Microbicide Gel PRO 2000 Finds Some Level of HIV Protection (February 9, 2009)
Salim Abdool Karim, M.D., Ph.D., reveals that PRO 2000 appeared to confer 30 percent protection compared to placebo in women using the gel as a vaginal microbicide, though the results failed to reach statistical significance. Meanwhile, another microbicide candidate, BufferGel, failed to show any protective effect whatsoever.
In The 16th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from The Body PRO
Virginia School's Research on HIV Continues After Drug Setback (February 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Carraguard Ineffective for Preventing HIV Transmission, Study Finds; Researchers Say That Microbicide Research Should Continue (December 9, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Merck Provides International Partnership With Experimental Drug to Develop Microbicide (March 13, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South African Trial of HIV Drug Disappoints (February 19, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Researchers Use Technique to Identify, Generate Molecules for Microbicide Research, Development (February 6, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
IPM Reaches Landmark Agreement With Pfizer to Develop FDA-Approved Antiretroviral Drug as Vaginal Microbicide (January 30, 2008)
From International Partnership for Microbicides
Highlights of Biomedical Prevention Strategies (November/December 2007)
Methods to prevent HIV from the angle of biology offer hope.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Microbicide Candidate Ushercell Not Effective in Preventing HIV (July 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lemon Juice Not a Killer Weapon in Fight Against HIV (July 24, 2007)
In The Age
Trials Begin on HIV Gel for Women (July 10, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International Community Must Increase Efforts to Prevent Spread of HIV Among Women, Opinion Piece Says (June 10, 2007)
From Medical News Today
Uganda: Women Call for Own HIV Measures (June 10, 2007)
From allAfrica.com
South Africa: High Hopes for ARV-Based Gel (June 4, 2007)
From allAfrica.com
Ongoing Microbicide Clinical Trials (By Product) (PDF) (May 17, 2007)
From Alliance for Microbicide Development
Planned Microbicide Clinical Trials (PDF) (May 16, 2007)
From Alliance for Microbicide Development
Evaluating the Safety of Vaginal Microbicides: The Fundamentals (PDF) (March 2007)
From Global Campaign for Microbicides
Microbicide Clinical Trials: Are They Ethical? (PDF) (March 2007)
From Global Campaign for Microbicides
International AIDS Society Hails Cancellation of Ushercell Microbicide Trials, Notes That More Candidates Are in Advanced Development (February 1, 2007)
From International AIDS Society
Statement on the Closing of Cellulose Sulfate Gel Trials Due to Concerns of Potential Increased Risk of HIV Infection (January 31, 2007)
From International Partnership for Microbicides
Early Tests Promising for Algae-Based Microbicide (January 16, 2007)
In BBC News Online
The Latest on Microbicides: Highlights From the Microbicides 2006 Conference (April 27, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Effective Microbicide Could Be Available by 2010, Researchers Say (April 24, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
FDA Grants Accelerated Review of Microbicide Developed by Australian Pharmaceutical Company (January 10, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Agreement Paves Way for Use of Experimental Entry Inhibitors in Microbicide Development (November 1, 2005)
[Archived Article]
In San Francisco Chronicle
Drug Companies Agree to License Experimental Entry Inhibitors for Use by Microbicide Researchers (November 1, 2005)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Effective, Female-Controlled Barriers on the Way, Researchers Say (August 15, 2005)
[Archived Article]
Summary of a review published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Agreement Will Speed Research Efforts on Microbicides for Women (August 4, 2005)
[Archived Article]
NIAID and the International Partnership for Microbicides announce plans to share information and expertise.
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Spermicide Gel C31G Also Might Kill HIV, Doctors Say (July 6, 2005)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Prevalence Rises in Swaziland Despite Efforts to Fight Disease (May 24, 2005)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Microbicide Pilot Study Shows Promise in Women (March 9, 2005)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Microbicide Research Speeds Up; Approval May Be Five Years Away (July 14, 2004)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Report From the HIV Prevention Leadership Summit, Atlanta, Ga., June 16-19, 2004 (June 25, 2004)
[Archived Article]
Recaps of several workshops and roundtables from this four-day meeting, which focused primarily on challenges to implementing new government guidelines on HIV prevention.
In AIDS Action Weekly Update, from AIDS Action Council
Johnson & Johnson Passes Rights for Experimental Microbicide to Global Group (March 30, 2004)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Interview With Robin Shattock, M.D., on Microbicides (Winter 2003/2004)
[Archived Article]
Dr. Shattock is a researcher with St. George's Hospital Medical School in London.
In Positives for Positives, from Wyoming: Positives for Positives
FDA Discusses Clinical Trial Designs for Microbicide Research (September 2003)
[Archived Article]
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
FDA Panel Meets to Discuss Ways to Test Safety, Efficacy of Experimental Microbicides to Prevent HIV Transmission (August 21, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Phase II Trial With PRO 2000 to Prevent HIV Transmission Begins in Africa (August 20, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Microbicide Gel to Begin Human Trials in Late 2003 (August 4, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Microbicide Gel PRO 2000 Found Safe in Trials (June 2, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Australia: Gel May Be Sexual Disease Barrier (March 21, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Awarded Grant for Research in HIV Prevention (January 13, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaginal Contraceptive/HIV Fighter Seems Promising (December 6, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Potential AIDS Preventive Doubles as a Contraceptive (November 13, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Seaweed Compound's Anti-HIV Efficacy Will Be Tested in Southern Africa (May 24, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Practical Prevention of Vaginal and Rectal Transmission of HIV by Adapting the Oral Defense: Use of Commercial Lubricants (October 2001)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Diaphragm and Microbicide Combination May Work to Block HIV (September 21, 2001)
[Archived Article]
In STEP Ezine, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
Nonoxynol-9 Not Effective Microbicide, Trial Shows (June 13, 2000)
[Archived Article]
From UNAIDS
Feasible Microbicides Remain Elusive (Summer 2000)
[Archived Article]
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
NIAID Topical Microbicide Research Fact Sheet (March 2000)
[Archived Article]
Developing new tools to protect women from HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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