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Following the last “International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies”, scientists are now working into translating the recent basic discoveries into clinical trials for patients. Toulon, France, January 04, 2012 — Although a number of promising approaches have led to testable hypotheses for an HIV cure, for which small animal and primate models …

Now that several potential ways have been defined to eventually reach an HIV functional cure, clinicians have to design the first clinical trials able to test these hypotheses, with a balance between audacity and safety. Toulon, France, January 02, 2012 — Despite more than 15 years of successes with antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV remains present …

Following the last edition of the “International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies” held earlier this month, scientists envision the practical ways of implementing the first eradication trials in the clinic. Tucker, GA, December 30, 2011 — The failure of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to eradicate HIV infection lies in the fact that HIV …

The last edition of the “International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies” took place in St Maarten, December 6-9, 2011. It is now time for the 210 participants to translate into their personal research what they have learned from this meeting. Toulon, France, December 29, 2011 — The workshop allowed to understand better …

  Report Summary GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “HIV/AIDS Therapeutics Market to 2017 – Superior Combination Therapies and Decreasing Mortality to Sustain Market Growth Despite Major Patent Expiries”. It provides in-depth analysis of the unmet needs, drivers and barriers that affect the global HIV therapeutics market. The report …

Although a cure is not yet within reach, experts are optimistic that they will unlock the secret to eradicating HIV with in the near future. Toulon, France, October 01, 2011 — Although great strides have been made in the area of HIV eradication research, some experts still estimate that as much as 70% of the …

The prospects for a cure now look brighter because of technological and medical advances. Toulon, France, September 26, 2011 — To this day, the "Berlin Patient" is believed to be the only person to ever be cured of HIV, and that cure was basically stumbled upon-a cure by serendipity, if you will. What was originally …

A number of different methods are being looked at to deal with the HIV reservoirs, and the majority of the most recent clinical trials are studying the effectiveness of HDAC inhibitors. Toulon, France, September 16, 2011 — Normally, after antiretroviral therapy (ART) is stopped, the suppressed HIV dwelling inside HIV-positive people reemerge from their dormant …

The time between now and the day when a cure for HIV is found is rapidly decreasing. What didn't seem possible a generation ago is now within striking distance. At this point, it's not a matter of if an HIV cure will be found, but when. Toulon, France, September 11, 2011 — The time between …

  Blantyre, Malawi – On 26-27 August, North Star Alliance and global security services company G4S teamed up to conduct cricket clinics with young people focused on raising awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV in Malawi, and about North Star Alliance’s local roadside health clinic. The event was hosted by Mpumelelo “Pommie” Mbangwa, …

The various approaches to HIV eradication all address a problem, and that problem is the HIV reservoir. HIV reservoirs have been called the last hiding place for HIV within the body. The final step toward finding a cure against HIV lies in dealing with HIV reservoirs. Toulon, France, August 30, 2011 – What can be …

Recent research has found that while antiretroviral therapy (ART) is effective at significantly reducing the number of plasma-to-T-cell transmissions of HIV, it's not as effective against T-cell-to-T-cell. The remaining virus hides in infected T-cells, which allows it to easily be passed on to non-infected ones; this, in fact, is one of the reasons why HIV …

With a combined effort and continued research the goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic seems more in reach when comparing HIV Eradication Now and Then. It will take an ongoing combined effort, but with continued research a cure could be near. Toulon, France (August 20, 2011) — When HIV/AIDS first began infecting people the likelihood …

The future of fighting the AIDS epidemic and possibly leading to HIV eradication rests on two new approaches. Drugs that activate the latent cells and gene therapy are the two new possible strategies in the future fight against the disease. Toulon, France (August 19, 2011) — HIV in its early years seemed like an impossible …

Financing is one of the main obstacles toward cracking the final piece of the HIV cure puzzle-HIV reservoirs-and the backing of the NIH helps out in that regard. Toulon, France – August 13, 2011 — The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a division of the National Institutes of Health, has recently earmarked …

The 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies will take place this year from December 6th to December 9th in St. Martin in the West Indies. Toulon, France, July 14, 2011 — The 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies will take place this year from December 6th to …

The 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence is coming up at the end of the year, and anticipation in the HIV research community is increasing as the event draws closer. Toulon, France, June 27, 2011 — The 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence is coming up at the end of the year, and anticipation in …

Scientific advances towards an HIV cure will be the main topic of the second day of the “International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases”. Toulon, France, June 23, 2011 — Although there have been major antiretroviral therapy improvements in the last 15 years, there is still no cure for HIV. Dr. Alain Lafeuillade, chair …

Though there are many scientists working towards finding a cure for HIV, nobody was successful. The “International Workshop on HIV reservoirs and Eradication Strategies” has been formed in 2003 only to find a solution to the issue of HIV persistence. Tucker, GA, June 04, 2011 — For 3 decades now HIV has created jitters everywhere. …

Global commitment needed towards HIV cure: this call is forming a special research task force that works for the creation of a HIV cure, linked to the organization of the “International Workshop on HIV Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies”. Toulon, France, June 02, 2011 — HIV is said to be the only disease that is spread …

The ISHEID AIDS 2012 conference announced that the focus will be on topics such as understanding the survival and maintenance mechanisms of HIV, attempting to develop a permanent cure. Toulon, France, May 30, 2011 — The ISHEID AIDS 2012 conference announced that the focus will be on topics such as understanding the survival and maintenance …

Dr. Alain Lafeuillade and Dr. Mario Stevenson, are pleased to announce the 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence During Therapy, to be held December 6-9, 2011 in St Maarten, West Indies. The Workshop will be of invaluable importance for scientists working towards a HIV cure. Toulon, France, May 29, 2011 — Dr. Alain Lafeuillade, Toulon, …

Alain Lafeuillade (France) and Mario Stevenson (USA) co-authored a paper on HIV reservoirs that claims these reservoirs are the main hurdle to achieving HIV eradication. This paper provides information on the mechanisms of HIV persistence and a discussion on the critical questions facing researchers in the field. Tucker, GA, May 28, 2011 — Alain Lafeuillade …

Hope is definitely the key word at the 2012 ISHEID Conference, and the discussions on finding a cure, developing an HIV vaccine, and becoming more effective when it comes to preventing the disease from spreading will hopefully open some eyes and foster more discussion amongst the HIV research community and health professionals across the globe. …

The 2012 International HIV AIDS ISHEID Committees and Alain Lafeuillade Chairman, offers advance interviews related to hot topics in the upcoming HIV AIDS International Conference. The current interviewees are Professor Stellbrink from Germany and Professor Gatell from Spain. Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, May 18, 2011 — The 2012 International HIV AIDS ISHEID (International Symposium on HIV and …

The International HIV AIDS ISHEID (International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases) organizers offer program information for the May 2012 Conference in Marseille, France. Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, May 08, 2011 — The Organizers of the 2012 International HIV AIDS ISHEID (International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases) and Alain Lafeuillade Chairman, are pleased to …

The International Symposium of HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases (ISHEID) Congress is announcing its HIV AIDS 2012 conference, to be held in Marseille, France from May 23 to May 25, 2012. Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, May 06, 2011 — The International Symposium of HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases (ISHEID) Congress is announcing its HIV AIDS 2012 conference, …

Tucker, GA – April 12, 2011 — Researchers have just unveiled the advanced program of the reference workshop on ‘HIV Persistence, Reservoirs & Eradication Strategies’ to be held later this year in Sin Maarten. Since 2003, a group of scientists from different fields and countries address the issue of why HIV persists in infected individuals …

Toulon, France, March 06, 2011 — HIV is a disease that caught the world off guard and took many lives, leaving scientists in shock, trying to find a cure. With HIV persistence being such a major challenge that must be overcome, today’s scientists are still burning to find a cure. Every 2 years, scientists from …

Toulon, France – February 18, 2011 — The Fifth International Workshop on HIV Persistence is slated to be held in St. Martin, West Indies from 6th to 9th December 2011. Started in 2003 by Coordinator, Dr. Alain Lafeuillade, MD PhD, this workshop has grown in stature and is today recognized as the major meeting for …