Adolescents aged 13-24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses, highlighting significant testing inequities across demographics. The study found higher HIV testing odds among older students, those with ...

The test stick is swabbed along the upper and lower gum once and placed into the test tube for 20 minutes before reading the results. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval ...

PITTSBURGH – December 6, 2023 – A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would use at or around the time of sex as an “on-demand” HIV prevention method is being evaluated in a new early phase study ...

Kenya's fight against HIV just streamlined its pit crew. By adopting the WHO's three-test algorithm, the nation aims to slash testing queues - a welcome change considering the near-championship 4.3 ...

CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the World Health Organization (WHO). The new recommendation is part of the ...

Background: Prevention programs often promote HIV testing as one possible strategy of combating the spread of the disease. Objective: To examine levels of HIV testing practices among a large sample of ...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to all infections. One of the major concerns ...

The landscape of HIV prevention has undergone a profound transformation with significant advancements in medical interventions and a deeper understanding of how the virus spreads. These developments ...