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16% of New HIV Cases in Canada in 2005 Linked to Immigrants(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report) About 16% of all new HIV cases reported in Canada in 2005 were linked to immigrants from countries where HIV is prevalent, according to a report recently released by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, the CP/Toronto Star reports. According to the study, immigrants make up 1.5% of Canada's population. The figures mean the HIV incidence among immigrants from HIV-endemic countries, or people connected with them, was almost 13 times higher in 2005 than for Canadians. >> Click Here for Kaiser Summary
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AIDS in Asia: Film Screening and Panel Discussion(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report) This amfAR briefing highlights an emerging frontier in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the major factors contributing to the epidemic and the challenges which lie ahead. >> Click Here for Film & Discussion
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Report Examines HIV Rapid Testing in Health Department Prevention Programs(nostad.org) "Update on Implementation of HIV Rapid Testing in Health Department Supported HIV Prevention Programs," National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors: The report is based on a survey conducted by NASTAD of state and local health departments to further ongoing monitoring of the departments' efforts to implement and support rapid HIV testing. The report examines issues associated with the use of rapid HIV tests from various manufacturers, test performance and multi-test algorithms.
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Antiretroviral Treatment Programs Should Take Poverty, Hunger Into Account(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report) Programs that provide access to no-cost antiretroviral drugs have had a significant impact on people living with HIV/AIDS, but they also should take into account the effects of poverty and hunger, according to a report recently released by the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, PlusNews reports. According to CAFOD, the "long-term sustainability" of people living with HIV/AIDS who need treatment is "threatened by the continuing lack of food and economic independence." The report, which includes interviews with several organizations, found challenges in two aspects of sustainability: the need and desire of clients of antiretroviral programs to become self-reliant, and the programs' need for clients to become self-reliant for the programs' own sustainability. Jo Maher, author of the CAFOD report, said that antiretroviral programs "need to take into account the fact that people on treatment still need to eat and still need an income." >> Click Here for Kaiser Summary
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Blacks Are More Susceptible to HIV Than Whites Due to Genetic Quirk(The Body HIV News and Views) A gene mutation that likely protected people living in sub-Saharan Africa from a form of malaria seldom found in the region now could make blacks more susceptible to HIV, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, the New York Times reports. The researchers say if their results are confirmed by other research, important insights into HIV's biology could be gleaned (Wade, New York Times, 7/17). The researchers estimate that the gene mutation could account for about 11% of, or 2.7 million, HIV cases in sub-Saharan Africa (Russell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7/17). According to the researchers, there are no immediate practical implications of the study's findings. However, the findings "in theory" could be used to develop a "susceptibility test" that can identify the mutation. (Study available online) >> Click Here for the Body Review
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Is AIDS still an emergency?(PlusNews.org) The rate of new HIV infections, which has fuelled the global HIV/AIDS epidemic since the 1980s, has peaked throughout the world and is now declining. But population growth and the life-prolonging effects of antiretroviral (ARV) treatment mean that the total global number of HIV-infected people is likely to remain about the same for another two decades and will continue to increase in sub-Saharan Africa. Based on these findings from the study, Has the HIV epidemic peaked?, published in the June issue of Population and Development Review, its lead author, John Bongaarts, believes it is time for the international community and governments to rethink their prioritisation of AIDS over other infectious diseases. >> Click Here for PlusNews Review
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Special Online Collection: HIV/AIDS -- Follow the Money(The Body) In the 25 July 2008 issue, Science follows the HIV/AIDS money trail, with News correspondent Jon Cohen reporting on how billions of HIV/AIDS research dollars have been divvied up over the past decade and what they have accomplished. Two case studies with accompanying videos (filmed and edited by Malcolm Linton with commentary by Jon Cohen) highlight efforts to combat corruption in Uganda and aggressive treatment and prevention programs in Botswana; a pair of Perspectives looks at progress and of microbicide and HIV vaccine research; and related podcast interviews discuss trends in research funding and the future of vaccine research. Rounding out the special issue is a collection of Web resources for additional information on HIV/AIDS research and funding.
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Sexuality and HIV Education: Time for a Paradigm Shift(comminit.com) This brief from the Population Council publication transitions to adulthood examines curriculum-based sexuality education as a cornerstone of school- and community-based efforts to improve young people’s sexual and reproductive health, and, more recently, to prevent HIV infection. A review of the impact of school-based sexuality and HIV education programmes in developed and developing countries found that two-thirds of the programmes reduced the risk associated with one or more reported sexual behaviours. In order to further increase these programmes' effectiveness, the authors examine several key areas in need of rethinking to further address curricular effectiveness.
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Goodbye and Thanks!I have had the pleasure of compiling the HIV Edmonton E-Update for the past several years. It began modestly and in a fairly rudimentary fashion as a glorified email. In the beginning, we had roughly 20 to 30 recipients; today the E-Update is received by approximately 350 persons/organizations. Upon discovery of an online service that allows one to embed several articles and hyperlinks into each issue, the E-Update took on a whole life and personality of its own. Upon leaving HIV Edmonton in April, I was contracted to continue to compile this update as a service to HIV Edmonton's community partners and other interested members. I would like to thank the readers for their comments and dedication to the vast knowledge surrounding HIV/AIDS and related illnesses. I wish HIV Edmonton the best of luck in securing an individual to continue this important service. Best wishes to all and I hope you enjoy the remainder of the summer. - Robert
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