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Symptoms of Ebola present in patient at Howard University Hospital
A patient with Ebola-like symptoms is being treated at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. The patient recently traveled to the U.S. from Nigeria.
American doctor cured of Ebola thanks to experimental drug, may be hope for black Africans who suffer from illness
As far as we know it, there is no known cure for the deadly West African Ebola virus. But one American doctor appears to be cured thanks to an experimental drug created by Emory University researchers. Kent Brantly contracted the virus while treating infected patients in Liberia late July.
Healthy U.S. man in Africa dies after being denied re-entry due to Ebola outbreak
A 24-year-old Maryland man has died after being denied re-entry into the United States despite not having the Ebola virus. Nathaniel Dennis passed away Wednesday morning in Liberia after a week-long coma. His family is blaming the government for the loss of their loved one.
The black HIV epidemic: a health mystery in Atlanta’s gay community
The following post originally appears on The Washington Post under the title, “The black HIV epidemic: A public health mystery from Atlanta’s gay community.” By: Jeff Guo ATLANTA — In the early 2000s, a young researcher at the Centers for Disease Control named Greg Millett set out to solve an epidemiological mystery. Nobody could explain why […]
Research from Temple University could lead to cure for AIDS
Temple University researchers announced a major step forward in the battle against AIDS and the HIV virus. Researchers successfully eliminated the HIV virus from cultured human cells for the first time.
It’s time: end the ban on gay blood donors
The following post originally appears on RedEye under the title, “End the ban on gay blood donors.” It was written by Zach Stafford. By: Zach Stafford The first time I tried to give blood, I was turned away. It was my freshman year of college. A friend in my dorm told me about an […]
National HIV Testing Day: 3 of the riskiest ways to catch HIV
Today is National HIV Testing Day. We cannot stress enough the importance of knowing your status. HIV prevention and transmission is critical, especially within the African-American community. Here are 3 of the riskiest ways to contract HIV as published on Rolling Out.
Rare case of female-to-female HIV transmission reported by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control reported what it suspects to be a rare case of HIV transmission between women on Thursday. Female-to-female transmission of the virus is extremely uncommon, but can be passed through fluids.
2nd baby born with HIV may be cured
A second baby born with HIV may have had her infection sent into remission and possibly cured, doctors say. The case was revealed Wednesday at an AIDS conference in Boston. The child was born last April in suburban Los Angeles, and was treated four hours after being delivered.
PR Exec fired after offensive tweet about Africa goes viral, issues apology
A communications director who posted an offensive tweet about AIDS and Africa has been fired. Justine Sacco, formerly a PR executive for InterActive Corp., parent company of Match.com and Vimeo, says that she is “ashamed” for her insensitivity to those living with the virus. Sacco’s tweet, which read: “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get […]
President announces $100M HIV research initiative
President Barack Obama has announced a new initiative to combat the spread of the HIV virus. His administration is redirecting $100 million into the project which will live at the National Institutes of Health.
People with HIV could face jail time even if safe sex is practiced
Exposing someone to HIV is a crime in at least 35 states, even if the virus is not transmitted. According to an investigation conducted by Pro Publica, it is also a crime even if the sex in question was safe. The investigation looks at the case of Nick Rhoades, who was sentenced to 25 years […]