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Undiagnosed and untreated people with HIV may be responsible for more than nine out of 10 new infections

Undiagnosed/Untreated HIV Implicated in Most New Cases

Findings suggest there's a long way to go in containing spread of the disease
Fast-replicating strains of HIV damage the immune system in the very early stages of infection

Fast-Replicating HIV Strains Damage Immune System Earlier

These fast-replicating strains appear to result in quicker progression
All babies born with HIV should receive the same rapid medical response as the young Mississippi girl born with the virus who suffered a disappointing relapse last July

‘Remission’ Replaces ‘Functional Cure’ in HIV Case

Doctors pinpoint why Mississippi child who appeared free of HIV suffered relapse
For individuals with HIV and chronic pain

Various Strategies Used by Patients With HIV, Chronic Pain

Some, such as substance use, may have negative health consequences
A detailed guide has been presented for clinicians who manage dyslipidemia in HIV-infected patients. The guide

Limited Evidence on Management of Dyslipidemia in HIV

Recommendations based on existing guidelines for general population; many gaps in knowledge
New research from South Africa suggests that HIV may not be a barrier for kidney transplants between people infected with the virus. The study appears in the Feb. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

HIV+ to HIV+ Kidney Transplantation May Be Feasible

South African researchers report 'impressive' results in 27 cases
In a population of predominantly young

Low Adherence to Daily HIV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Women

Products that do not require daily use may be more suitable for some women
A smartphone accessory that can detect HIV and syphilis has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The findings were published in the Feb. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis

Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
The prevalence of HIV-related mortality is still highest among blacks

CDC: HIV-Related Mortality Disparities Persisting for Blacks

And, blacks account for 45 percent of CDC-funded testing events, 54.9 percent of newly positive

January 2015 Briefing – HIV & AIDS

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for January 2015. This roundup includes...